Rich Parris

Pity the poor software manufacturers of this world – they’re clearly scratching their heads and trying to figure out how on earth to make money these days. Do you buy software, or do you stick to the free stuff? (more about subscription software...)

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Make no mistake, Facebook knows all about you. It already holds loads of data on its users, and with Facebook Home powering phones, the amount of info you could be handing over could go through the roof. (more about Facebook Home...)

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I’m terrified of hard drives. Scared to death of them. They’re fragile, they're prone to disconnecting with a knock of the USB connector, they make odd whirring noises and they’re the right size to lose with ease... (more about cloud computing...)

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There was no shortage of new cameras buzzing about CES 2013 in Las Vegas. But do any of them have enough new ideas to save the faltering compact camera market? (more about digital cameras...)

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So, I was sad to hear that national camera retailer Jessops is going into administration. And then a second feeling came over me… a small measure of culpability. (more about Jessops going bust...)

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No wrapping, no trudging to the shops, no fuss. Digital gifts - what’s not to like? Well, in a way, the lack of everything I just mentioned. Would you want to give or a receive a digital gift this Christmas? (more about digital gifts...)

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If you own something, should it be yours to sell? The website Redigi thinks so, even when you’re talking about digital music files. It’s getting sued to pieces in US courts for hosting second-hand MP3 files on its site. (more about digital ownership...)

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Whether it's Google Streetview or Microsoft's Bing Streetside, it's handy to see locations down at street-level. But how would you feel if your car number plate was clearly visible? (more about Bing streetside mapping...)

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What’s causing your slow internet speeds? Could it be background noise from cars and trains? Perhaps interference from your household fridge? Or could it be caused by a tractor taking out the broadband line? (more about broadband speed excuses...)

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Mobile phones just keep getting smarter and smarter, but the more features they offer, it seems the less likely we are to use our mobiles for their core function - actually making phone calls. (more about texting...)

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After years of sitting back and watching Apple and Google have all the fun, Microsoft has finally stepped into the fray with its own-branded tablet, known as Surface. But would you put it on your shopping list? (more about Windows tablets...)

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Have you ever sold an old computer? Given it to charity? Or sent it to the scrapheap? If so, you could be among thousands of Brits who may have unwittingly put their personal data at risk in the process. (more about data recovery...)

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