Advice

If you fancy a break from the home comforts of the ‘van and want to get a little closer to nature, Ray Mears’ style,...

Orange mobile phone and home broadband subscribers already get to enjoy a free cinema showing every week with Orange Wednesdays, now they get a...

iPad owners who are stuck for something to read during the sun-drenched British summer can rest easy — a new app offers access to...

Google has updated its mobile Maps application yet again to add more new features.

As mentioned last month, the BBC has launched a version of its iPlayer iPad app for viewers who live outside the UK.

Google has updated its Shopper app for Android and iPhone smartphones to make it easier to find cheap deals for restaurants and other services...

Halfords has released a shopping app for Android and iPhone to complement its mobile web site. The free app lets you browse products from...

Getting around a new place by public transport just got a little easier for Android smartphone users, thanks to a recent update to the...

The BBC is in the process of developing a version of its popular iPlayer service for use outside the UK. The service will initially...

Although you really need carry nothing more than a camera to get great photographic results on your travels, packing a few accessories can certainly...

ALK has launched a new version of its CoPilot satnav app for Android smartphones. CoPilot Live Premium (technically version 9 of the app) is...

Android smartphone users can now make use of the ITV catch-up service, thanks to a free app that was recently released. Once installed from the...

There have been a number of high profile security breaches at various large organisations recently by the Lulz Security, or ‘LulzSec’, group of late.

Keeping your web browser up to date is vital if you’re to stay safe online. Bugs and security holes are discovered in all web...

Campsite Wi-Fi can be a hit and miss and, of course, it’s completely non-existent when you’re pitched up off the beaten track. A much...

Keeping a fire extinguisher to hand should be a priority for all caravanners and motorhome owners, and this new handheld model from J&R Fire...

Just when you thought you’d seen every possible permutation of product to milk the popularity of the iPhone, along comes one that really takes...

There’s nothing wrong with snapping just anything that takes your fancy if you’re a keen photographer who keeps a camera in the van, but...

If you have the necessary know-how — or don’t mind working through various online tutorials to get it — ripping your music and DVD...

We’re not entirely sure of the wisdom of packing a dedicated device in the van for a specific task when a multi-purpose plastic bowl...

If you’re the proud owner of a stack of old Practical Caravan magazines that you want to hang on to for reference, but don’t...

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.

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...