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OLPC XO-1 (One Laptop Per Child)

Digital Living Is this a revolutionary piece of kit or just a high-tech toy? This ultraportable is both a digital lifeline for children in developing countries and a cyber hippy's dream.

Tags: olpc, kit, tech, children

25 January 2008, 11:01

What's the best type of image stabilisation?

Digital Living Whatever kind of image stabilisation you go for, the best way to avoid shaky pictures is the time-honoured low-tech method of steadying the camera yourself. I'm looking to upgrade my digital camera for a new one, but this time around I want...

25 July 2007, 13:16

Format wars: The tech that should have won

Digital Living Our fantasy outcomeIn a fit of 80s Material Girl pique, Captain Tech would banish pre-recorded VHS tapes and ensure that every home records on Betamax and watches movies from Laserdisc. Not because we're afraid of good old-fashioned tech fisticuffs...

23 July 2007, 10:49

The 8-step technology detox

Digital Living After hours running around trying to pick up one of London's finest, I finally settled for one that wasn't quick enough to dodge my tech-coddled hands. Did I reach tech-free nirvana? I guess I'll just have to face the fact that I'm an incurable...

14 June 2007, 17:23

What is the difference between Intel's Centrino and Core Duo?

Digital Living Please could you explain it all to me and rescue me from this tech quagmire! I'm a little confused by all this talk of Centrino, Centrino Duo, Core Duo and goodness knows what else. Hi Greg, It may seem difficult to comprehend but it really is...

30 May 2007, 11:34

What's the difference between noise-cancelling and noise-isolating headphones?

Digital Living We recommend you always test out the effectiveness of any possible purchase before you buy, and consult our reviews for the best advice on individual products -- our high-tech headphones round-up would be a good place to start.

19 April 2007, 10:52

Which Vista version is for me?

Digital Living OEM versions of Vista don't come with full tech support. Normal Vista comes with 90 days of free tech support, but you'll need to pay for any subsequent help. My friend has been telling me how good the new Microsoft Vista operating system is, but I...

7 February 2007, 13:45

How long do LCD TVs last?

Digital Living I am far from a tech expert and read with interest your review of the Sony Bravia KDL-40W2000. I'm seriously considering purchasing this model, but how long can I expect this television to last? Although £1,500 isn't a fantastically expensive...

4 January 2007, 10:59

CES 2007

Digital Living CES is the world's biggest consumer electronics trade show and the number-one event in the tech year. Check out our show coverage to get a first look at the hot gadgets heading your way over the next 12 months.

Tags: consumer, tech, event, gadgets

28 December 2006, 16:10

Apple iPod Shuffle (2G)

Digital Living Is Apple's clip-on player your high-tech jewellery of choice, or will you send it shuffling off? It's the smallest MP3 player in the world, at least for now, and possibly the simplest -- but not the cheapest.

17 November 2006, 15:45

Only network electronically

Digital Living Yet this week I've received invitations to several, which perhaps means it's time to start selling tech shares again. Social networking is one of the building blocks of the Web 2.0 dream: bringing together like-minded people online to create a...

31 October 2006, 10:25

What's the difference between 1080 and 768 resolutions for LCD TVs?

Digital Living I can't see this on Sony's Web site tech specs on either of the models I am looking at. Is there a big difference between 1080 and 768 resolutions for LCD TVs? I am trying to decide between two Sony TVs -- the KDL-40X2000 and the KDL-40V2000.

4 October 2006, 15:17

Beware the industry of cool

Digital Living The reality is that the record business knows all about building an industry of cool and has found its evil twin in the form of Steve Jobs and his polo-necked left-bank tech hipster millionaire act. Do you have an iPod yet?

16 September 2006, 8:00

Which laptop bag should I get?

Digital Living There are quite a few good laptop bag manufacturers around including, tech air, Axio, Crumpler, Targus, Slappa, be.ez, Gravis, Pakuma, JanSport, Timbuk2, knomo, foofbag, Acme made, Casauri, Tucano and Voltaic.

6 September 2006, 16:58

Best Firefox extensions

Digital Living MR Tech Local Install For Firefox users who want to delve into the nitty-gritty of managing extensions, this add-on hacks the default extension and theme tools in Firefox to give you much more control.

24 August 2006, 12:00