Nigel Whitfield

Nigel is one of the series editors for Computeractive's Ultimate Guides. He has been writing for Computeractive since 1998 and enjoyed being News Editor so much he did the job twice. A former contributing editor for Personal Computer World and editor of Computer Buyer, Nigel has worked in television and radio as well as writing for a number of other magazines and newspapers on a wide range of technology-related topics.

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Play any media file on your PC

Having trouble using your photo, video and music files? Find out how a free tool can help 19 Jan 2010

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Nokia E72

An ultra-slim phone that makes email easy 25 Dec 2009

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Using Voice over IP to control your phones

Nigel Whitfield explores how you can use Voice over IP to take control of your home phones, without having to break the bank 14 Dec 2009

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Speed up your PC with maintenance software

Many programs offer to speed up your PC – but what do they do, and can they really help? We investigate 04 Dec 2009

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Send and receive email on your mobile phone

Getting email on your mobile phone is easy – we show you how 16 Nov 2009

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First steps in Flash

Find out how to create a simple advertising banner in Flash 19 Oct 2009

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Access music, films and photos at home or away

The latest media network technology lets you listen to your music and view films and photos anywhere 17 Jul 2009

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Hanlin e-Reader

A lightweight ebook reader for less than £200 17 Jun 2009

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Teco XS2008CA internet phone

A desktop phone that lets you use Skype without a PC 18 May 2009

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Vesenet Homeplug 3-port Ethernet power strip

Just plug in to add three ports to your network 14 May 2009

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