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Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?

With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.

Tech takes a holiday

Whether you're headed to Bali or Belgium, a good holiday can become a great one with the addition of a few tech items to your suitcase. Here's how to tech yourself to paradise in five easy steps.

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Reviews

  • The Sims 2 University

    The Sims 2 University provides loads of intriguing new options and challenges as you lead their sims to fame and fortune. A deceptively deep strategy game just got deeper.

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Features

  • Gadget Buzz

    From MP3 sunglasses to floating pod homes, we show you the latest gadgets from around the globe.

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  • Vista flexes its power

    Companies have long known the benefits of making sure their workers get a good night's sleep -- and they would be wise to let their PCs do the same, Microsoft says.

  • China opens game addiction clinic

    China game addiction clinic uses electroshock and psychotherapy to treat gamers whose long hours online affect their physical and mental health.

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DIYs and How-to

  • All about laptop batteries: Updated

    Ever wondered why your laptop's battery doesn't last longer? We explain the technology behind battery power, and provide tips on how to maximise it.

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Downloads

  • Electric Sheep

    Screensaver of morphing abstract animations, shared over the Internet.

  • Electric Sheep

    Share the work of creating morphing abstract animations known as 'sheep'.

  • GoodNightPC

    Automate your PC shutdown, restart, stand by and hide all windows fast.

  • Free Shutdown Timer

    Automate shutdown of PC after a certain time interval or at a particular time.

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The Explain Series

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