How-To Guides

iPhone 7: non-contract, prepaid pricing in South Africa

It’s iPhone 7 launch day in South Africa, and that means long lines outside stores and very slow online payments portals. But where can…

rAge 2016: 8 quick tips to keep in mind

Cape Town has already received rAge this year, but we all know that was a token effort. The real deal kicks off this weekend…

Rocking the Daisies: the Gearburn tech survival guide

It’s almost that time of the year once again, when hordes flock to Darling in the Western Cape for the annual Rocking the Daisies…

How to play Xbox One games on your Windows 10 phone

We’ve already seen Microsoft implement Xbox One game-streaming to desktop Windows 10, making for a rather convenient party trick. What about phones though? Sony has Remote…

Here’s how to install Pokemon Go on your Android phone

Mobile game Pokemon Go has been a long time coming. From its beta earlier this year to its launch in several markets this week, many…

How and where to find retro games & consoles in South Africa

When it comes to modern video games and consoles, we’ve got it pretty good in South Africa. Old-school gaming though? Well, that’s a different…

9 awesome gadgets and gift ideas for mom this Mother’s Day

Sunday 8 May 2016. It’s the day that we’ll honour the most important people in our lives — our mothers. Yep, it’s Mothers Day,…

Old Mac, new Mac: refurbishing an older Apple for a brighter future

There’s both a sad and exciting cycle of life between modern computers. While we’re able to hold on to our intrepid digital companions for…

6 (almost) wireless solutions for your home theater PC

If your home theatre setup was a human body, the cables would surely be the veins. Silent and without question, constantly working to transport…

6 easy ways to move from Apple to Android

Let’s say you own an iPhone. A 3GS, a 5, a 4S or maybe you’re even lucky enough to own the 5S. It doesn’t…

The ultimate Android rooting guide

Rooting: maybe you’ve thought about it already, because your device is getting a little slower and you want all the shiny new features you…

15 tips and tricks for becoming a Windows 8.1 pro

Windows 8.1 officially launches as a download, retail copy and on new Windows PCs or laptops on 18 October 2013. Microsoft’s added in loads…

20 classic keyboard shortcuts for PC that everyone should know

I was born in the eighties, eighty-five to be exact (yes, I am very aware of the fact that thirty is not very far…

3 top remote control options for XBMC

Let me start off by saying that since I discovered XBMC, my life has changed. I spend nearly every free minute I have reading…

Google Chromecast hacked: here’s how

People will hack anything, especially if it’s a US$35 media streamer called Chromecast. No-one’s ever happy with what they’ve got, which partly explains the…

Turn an iPad into a games console with Joypad iOS app

As much as I love the current state of technology and the manner in which it has affected video gaming, part of me still…

From HDMI to HTPC: how to setup a home media center

I’m getting old. Not in the sense that I battle with my hearing or that I have to start wearing glasses though. No, I’m…

Sync iTunes with your Android device the easy way

Syncing iTunes with your iDevice is simple and straightforward enough, but what happens when you want to do the same with your Android phone?…

9 deadly sins that are killing your computer

The death of your PC or laptop may be closer than you think, especially if you’re guilty of not taking proper care of your…

Sideload Android apps onto the BlackBerry Z10 with a PC

Personally, I think BlackBerry’s new Z10 full touch smartphone is the best product it’s ever launched. Slick, fast, button-free and iPhone-pretty, the Z10 is…

Why DSLR is best for shooting video

Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras have come a long way. The biggest advantage is the addition of video, and not just any video 1080p…

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