An updated firmware fixes many problems described in the review, and adds extra functionality. See the end of review for more details. Latest firmware is version 1.5.0.

The author of this review has used the Mediagate MG-25 for two years now and it has worked superbly for the whole time. Highly recommended.

If you have any questions please consult the Mediagate MG-25 FAQ.

You can buy the MG-25 from Amazon.

Most of us have a good selection of electronic gadgets gracing our home. TVs, DVD players, TIVOs, home theatre systems, the list goes on. Almost all of these will have an individual remote control requiring not only a home (just where did you put that remote?), but batteries and in many situations the ability to navigate a particular action (such as watching a DVD) across multiple controls.

With this in mind I set about reviewing the Logitech Harmony 555 Universal Remote Control.

An updated firmware fixes many problems described in the review, and adds extra functionality. See the end of review for more details. Latest firmware is version 1.5.0.

The author of this review has used the Mediagate MG-25 for two years now and it has worked superbly for the whole time. Highly recommended.

If you have any questions please consult the Mediagate MG-25 FAQ.

You can buy the MG-25 from Amazon.

A recent escapade in hard drive recovery made me realise that I wasn't doing anywhere near enough to keep my system safe. Forget all about viruses and spyware and all the other computer-based threats; if your hard drive goes kaput then you are seriously screwed.

I looked into various backup software programs, but they all required me to spend considerable time burning DVDs. The best backup routine is one I don't need to think about. My attention then moved on to a secondary, and larger, hard drive that could be used to make an exact copy of my primary drive. No hassle, no fuss, and painless recovery should anything go wrong. That's the theory.

An updated firmware fixes many problems described in the review, and adds extra functionality. See the end of review for more details. Latest firmware is version 1.5.0.

The author of this review has used the Mediagate MG-25 for two years now and it has worked superbly for the whole time. Highly recommended.

If you have any questions please consult the Mediagate MG-25 FAQ.

You can buy the MG-25 from Amazon.

So what can be said about Apple’s latest product that hasn’t already been said in a thousand other reviews, and hasn’t been dissected in essays and dissertations across the world? Love them or hate them, Apple have managed to create a modern religion by fusing technology with style, and setting a price point high enough that it forces people to part with their money. People will, it seems, pay almost anything for something when it looks good, and when their friends have one.

The latest incarnation is the iPod shuffle, Apple's first flash-based player.

An updated firmware fixes many problems described in the review, and adds extra functionality. See the end of review for more details. Latest firmware is version 1.5.0.

The author of this review has used the Mediagate MG-25 for two years now and it has worked superbly for the whole time. Highly recommended.

If you have any questions please consult the Mediagate MG-25 FAQ.

You can buy the MG-25 from Amazon.

Notebooks are not usually big on upgrade potential. The parts are difficult to obtain, are generally more expensive, and people are nervous about opening up an expensive piece of equipment.

One of the few upgrades paths is the optical drive. Typically a notebook will have a CD burner, possibly with DVD reading capabilities. The latest notebooks will undoubtedly contain a DVD burner, but the great majority will be lacking this feature. Enter the Panasonic UJ-845!

An updated firmware fixes many problems described in the review, and adds extra functionality. See the end of review for more details. Latest firmware is version 1.5.0.

The author of this review has used the Mediagate MG-25 for two years now and it has worked superbly for the whole time. Highly recommended.

If you have any questions please consult the Mediagate MG-25 FAQ.

You can buy the MG-25 from Amazon.

The advent of digital content has opened up new markets for devices that play them back. DVD players now support DivX, Microsoft is pushing the Media PC platform, and media extenders and wireless streaming products are appearing rapidly. These are all attempts to bridge the gap between consumer product and PC, and the Mediagate MG-25 is no exception.