Articles written by Paul Read

Computerized speech now allows for the reading of PDF documents, RSS feeds and emails via Apple's OSX operating systems.

Jan 10, 2008 - Paul Read

Older productivity applications organised your life. Now a new approach to productivity focuses on simply rationalising your work flow by cutting out repetitive tasks.

Dec 27, 2007 - Paul Read

Unlike Apple´s Front Row, iTheatre, XHub and MediaCentral are offering compatibility with older machines and more choice for playing media content on a Macintosh.

Dec 4, 2007 - Paul Read

Every day, computer users have to process ever greater amounts of digital data. Notifiers, relaxation sounds and energisers can help cope with this information overload.

Nov 16, 2007 - Paul Read

Posting to various blogs and uploading images to different accounts used to be time-consuming and tiring, but with Mars Edit it is now easy and fast.

Nov 2, 2007 - Paul Read

Computer related illnesses, such as RSI, are the result of poor working practices. These programs will keep you healthy and increase your productivity at the same time.

Sep 19, 2007 - Paul Read

Typing Tutors have previously been dull and uninspiring, but with Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor learning to touch type can productive as well as fun.

Aug 24, 2007 - Paul Read

Each year as laptops gets thinner and our planet gets hotter, over-heating becomes a real danger. Here are three cheap solutions for keeping your laptop cool

Jul 15, 2007 - Paul Read

When a recent software update provoked a minor disk failure, many Mac users had no idea how to run a simple disk repair service. Here are eight steps to a healthy disk.

Jul 8, 2007 - Paul Read

Google´s Gmail, Blogger, Picasa and Desktop Search are now making Apples .mac account look expensive and unnecessary.

Jun 26, 2007 - Paul Read

Leopard promises to be more than just an upgrade: It could be defining personal computer use for the decade ahead.

Jun 21, 2007 - Paul Read

New software for the Mac based on the principles of GTD, promises to offer powerful tools that could transform how we manage our daily activities.

Jun 13, 2007 - Paul Read

One year later and the negotiations are over. ETA declares a return to the struggle, whilst the President laments and the opposition calls for an early election in Spain.

Jun 6, 2007 - Paul Read

Firefox provides a series of tools that can turn your web browsing into an efficient and very customisable experience.

May 25, 2007 - Paul Read

With an iPod and a selection of simple programs, it is now possible to recreate a language learning environment almost anywhere.

May 24, 2007 - Paul Read

If you know where to look, Spain continues to offer sound investment opportunities in rural and inland areas.

Apr 28, 2007 - Paul Read

Whatever your email program, emails have an disorganising influence These 3 steps will help you awake each morning to a clean and fresh Inbox.

Apr 20, 2007 - Paul Read

As the Madrid bombing trial reveals new evidence, questions are asked about the conduct of the last Government and its politics onthe use of terror

Apr 16, 2007 - Paul Read

A new report issued this week highlights the environmental resources available to this country of sun and sea.

Apr 14, 2007 - Paul Read

I-Photo has its limitations, but awareness of these can help in overcoming them and, in some cases, superseding the basic functions of this essential Apple image program

Apr 11, 2007 - Paul Read

Steer clear of the textbook examples of Holy Week in Spain if you want to see something other than a public show.

Apr 7, 2007 - Paul Read

With local elections looming, the crisis in the negotiations for peace reaches a climax with the threatened criminalisation of the Batasuna political party.

Apr 3, 2007 - Paul Read