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Do not trust DVD for long-term backup

If you have old photos, videos or other files that are backed up on DVDs, you should check if they're still OK. 1

Send PDFs to Kindle, via email

When you have a PDF document you'd like to read in E-Ink comfort, here's how to send it to your Kindle.

Active Inbox for Gmail

Use your Gmail as a serious system for tracking everything you need to get done with this free add-on.

Make a free font from your own handwriting

Get ready to create presentations and letters, all typed out in your very own script. 1

Making old games work on new PCs: Chrome and Chrome: Specforce

Sometimes, publishers don't bother updating old games before putting them up on your favourite digital-distribution system. Here's how to make them play more nicely with your new machine.

Making old games work on new PCs: Beyond Good and Evil

Sometimes, publishers don't bother updating old games before putting them up on your favourite digital distribution system. Here's how to make them play more nicely with your new machine.

Control your camera using a TV remote

Want to kick back in style and review your favourite photos from your camera on the TV, without leaving the couch? 2

Save power with smart-sensing power boards and timers

With power bills on the rise and ever more tech gadgets entering the home, it can pay to be power conscious. 1

Turn your body into art with DNA prints

Artworks based on your DNA are just a few clicks and a swab away.

Command-line screenshot tweaks for Mac OS X

If a PNG screenshot being dropped on your desktop is less than ideal, this is the tip for you.