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ESSENTIALS: Photography tools, tips and techniques

Some people like the point and shoot simplicity of a smartphone camera, for others the art of photography is a serious business. Whatever your snappy style, there is something for everyone online. One...
DLTV: Safer Internet Day discussion with leading experts

This month’s DigiLeadersTV fell on the same day as Safer Internet Day, an annual event celebrated in over 100 countries that highlights the positive uses of technology and explores the role we a...
NEWS: London PhotoWalk with Trey Ratcliff

Want to learn how to take photographs like this? Trey Ratcliff is an amazing photographer who has built up a massive online following for his work, in particular standing out with HDR (high dynamic ra...
ESSENTIALS: 8 entertainment apps for tablets

A staggering 2.4-billion tablet computers were sold last year, with analysts predicting that figure will overtake sales of desktop PCs in 2015. They are also becoming much more affordable, with severa...
LIFE HACK: Find the perfect colour scheme for any job

Artists and designers have long understood how colour can change a person’s mood. To help you pick the perfect palette for a creative project or decorating job try ColourCode, a simple site that lets...
NEWS: Special Effect honours Kate Russell & others with VP role

Ever since I found out about Special Effect a couple of years ago – a charity dedicated to helping those with physical limitations through illness or injury have fun playing computer games...
LIFE HACK: Stay ahead of flood risks in England from river or sea

With the wet spring weather comes the risk of flooding – especially in certain parts of the country. The people behind the River Gauge Map project covered here previously have now added data abo...
DLTV: Discussing digitising government with industry experts

This month’s DLTV covered ‘digitising government’ with Mark Thompson, Alan Brown and Dr Jerry Fishenden. These three gentlemen were perfect to untangle the topic as they recently col...
NEWS: Cameron and Obama to stage cyber-attack ‘war games’

Talk about a good plot for a Hollywood movie; David Cameron and Barack Obama have announced plans to stage ‘war game’ cyber-attacks on each other, in a rolling programme carried out by GCHQ, MI5 and...
NEWS: Twitch TV channel raises £7k for @SpecialEffect

Regular followers of this blog will have noticed a ‘hole’ in my posting activity over the Christmas break. This wasn’t down to the typical over-indulgences of the festive season (alt...

Reviews

Make perfect photos out of iPhone videos with Vho.to

February 26, 2015 In: Apple iOS, Create, Photography, Reviews, Smartphones, Video and Images No comments

I like taking photos of my cats; something that will come as no surprise if you follow me on Twitter. One thing that really annoys me is people thinking I’m a crazy cat lady because they cannot see how damn cute the cats are when you catch... Read more

LIFE HACK: Always capture landscape orientation video on your smartphone

February 22, 2015 No comments
LIFE HACK: Save cash on unexpected premium rate calls on your mobile

February 13, 2015 No comments
LIFE HACK: Hassle-free clean install with Ninite

January 29, 2015 No comments
LIFE HACK: Make the internet shut up with Silencer.io

January 24, 2015 No comments

How To

HOW TO: Get a career in the media

October 19, 2014 In: Briefcase, Education, Features, How to Guides, Inspiration, News & Features, Tips and tactics No comments

I get asked a lot for advice about getting a career on TV or writing for magazines. Specific advice is hard as people’s circumstances vary so much. I don’t know about everyone else, but here’s how it happened for me. I hop... Read more