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GPS-tracking devices for tracing stolen caravans have been available for some time, but did you know that you could do something similar for your...
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GPS-tracking devices for tracing stolen caravans have been available for some time, but did you know that you could do something similar for your...
We have yet to feature a Rolls-Royce in our towcar tests, but we’re sure all that torque would make its models ideal for hitching...
Solar-powered gear can be a bit hit and miss, particularly in a country that’s isn’t noted for its long hours of brilliant sunshine. These...
If Nigel’s travel diary for his trip to Croatia on a shoestring has whet your appetite for a European jaunt this summer, you might...
Google has updated its Maps app for Android smartphones to add a handful of new features.
Mobile telecoms regulator Ofcom released its first study of 3G mobile broadband at the end of last week, citing O2 as the provider of...
The trend towards ever-smaller mobile phones that cram in increasing amounts of features may please gadget fans, but it’s bad news for those who...
Google has updated two of its mobile applications for smartphones to add more features and make them easier to use.
The news broke late last week that 99% of all Android smartphones suffer from a security problem that allows knowledgeable hackers to access private...
Upgrading from a compact digital camera with automatic everything to a digital SLR means a steep learning curve needs to be climbed — at...
TomTom has announced a new range of entry-level sat-nav devices that bring with them a handful of new and improved route-finding features. The TomTom Start...
Although it’s no doubt anything but news to the older visitors to the Practical Caravan site, a recent survey suggests that four out of...
If space is at a premium in your van, a laptop makes a great replacement for a TV (with a TV tuner or BBC...
Volkswagen cars generally do quite well in our our towcar reviews, but we don’t put them through quite the same kind of exhaustive testing...
You may not realise it, but every photo you take with your digital camera has extra information saved along with the image.
The 20-year old TV series may be a shadow of its former self, but now you can relive the hilarious heyday of The Simpsons...
We wrote about TomTom’s addition of various driver-monitoring features to its commercial fleet management sat-nav devices a few weeks ago, where the option was...
If you were camped out on the Mall with your multi-megapixel digital camera last Friday, you probably grabbed a few acceptable snaps of the...
There’s been a bit of a brouhaha in certain circles of late, following the revelation that the Apple iPhone tracks its owner’s location without...
With the number of in-car gadgets growing each year, the humble 12V cigarette light socket is fast becoming inadequate as a power source. Sat-nav...
Although we hardly needed a survey to confirm it, it looks like quite a few people will be staying away from a television screen...
The digital camera is all but ubiquitous these days, with the technology now standard issue on everything from smartphones to laptops. The very first...
Many iPad owners have admitted that despite the devices apparent shortcomings compared to a standard PC, they still find they’re using it more than...
TomTom has launched a new option for its WORKsmart range of commercial sat-nav devices that allow fleet managers to monitor the habits of their...
Getting online when you’re away from home means relying either upon a nearby Wi-Fi hotspot or 3G mobile internet — neither of which are...
The caravan connection is tenuous, we know, but today marks the 50th anniversary of the first human being ever to travel into space in...
Angry Birds may rule the roost (sorry) for iPhone and iPad gamers at the moment, but anyone who yearns for simpler times as far...
READER RICHARD MINNS has one of the most popular and useful mod cons installed in his caravan – an automatic dishwasher. Previously fitted to his...
If you’re a Facebook user, it’s important to keep abreast of the latest scams that targeting the service. The most harmful scams attempt to steal...
With April Fool’s Day now out of the way, we thought we’d link to a few of the witty stories that car manufacturers released...
An ebook reader like the Amazon Kindle or Sony Reader has obvious appeal for anyone who likes to keep a stack of reading material...
Prevention is better than cure when it comes to caravan theft, but a tracking device hidden inside the van is an easy way to...
If you like to share holiday videos on YouTube, but your camera skills aren’t the best, Google has just introduced a new feature that...
THE TRAILER VISION reversing camera system features a colour camera and monitor, and it is also wireless. This means that it's extremely easy to...
IF YOU TEND TO use a lot of electricity on site, you may have found the mains supply cuts out. Reader Ron Horniblew explains...
Find out how to install an MCB fuse control panel to your caravan
Sky has announced a new set-top box for HD viewers, designed for use with its Multiroom subscription.
O2 has added London to the list of cities that can now enjoy faster 3G access with its mobile phone network. O2 has been repurposing...
Sat-nav maker TomTom has launched a new and improved online traffic map that shows congestion hotspots across the UK and Europe. The TomTom Live Traffic...
Android smartphone users who rely upon Google Maps for getting around just got a free software upgrade. The Google Maps Navigation Android app now includes...
Hikers have long known the benefits that packing a GPS device can bring, but the technology is also adding a new dimension to photography. A...
The iPhone 4 has gained a reputation for being a bit more fragile than previous models, thanks largely to its glass back that gives...