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Christopher Nickson

Christopher Nickson

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Chris Nickson is a journalist who's written extensively about music and related fields. He's the author of more than 30 books, most recently The NPR Curious Listener's Guide to World Music and Solid Air: The Life of John Martyn. His work is published in a number of magazines on a regular basis. After many years living in Seattle, he recently return to England to live.

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How to choose a computer

If you're in the market for a new computer, choosing the best computer for you can be tough. Here's what you need to know when you choose your next computer.

Apple Denies iPhones Are Exploding

Apple is denying that there's been a rash of exploding iPhones in Europe, instead blaming "external force."

Guitar Hero Gets Teen Spirit

Guitar Hero 5 is getting Nirvana's Kurt Cobain, with the hit Smells Like Teen Spirit and a previously unreleased version of another song.

Microsoft Lets People Play With Natal

For the first time, Microsoft is letting people play with the hands-free Natal Xbox controller at Gamescom.

Iran Wants To Be An International Games Player

Iran is showing its games wares at Gamescom and wants to become more of a power in international gaming, but can it happen?

Five Must-Have Features for the Modern Digital Camera

Brief yourself on some of the most important things to look for before hunting for a camera.

Waiting in line for the iPhone 3GS, Why I Wished I stayed in Bed

Is the 3G S simply not enough of an upgrade over the 3G to attract the usual multitasking multitudes?

iPhone OS 3.0 ? Installation and Overview

Learn what?s new in the much-hyped new iPhone firmware update, and how to download it for yourself.

PC Sound Card Buyer’s Guide

Don?t rule out an add-on sound card just because your PC has one built in. We?ll explain why.

Gadgets: Great Value For The Money

We crunch the numbers to prove why so-called ?extravagant? gadgets are a better value now than ever.

Buying Tech & Gadgets in a Recession

Work the economic downturn in your favor by snapping up electronics on the cheap.

PC Upgrades: Get More for Less

Take advantage of the slow economy and falling prices to get your computer into shape, on the cheap.

The Future of Television and HDTV

Forget LCD and plasma. We look way down the line to the type of TVs you?ll watch decades from now.

10 Fun Things to Do With Photos

We offer creative ways to ensure your shots get seen ? even by family and friends without computers.

10 Best Ways to Convert Photos, Records, Videos and Tapes

Use these simple tools to digitally preserve that dusty box of tapes and photos in the basement.

The Future of PCs and Home Computing

We take a look at the future of home computing and what tomorrow holds for the next generation of PCs.

Amazon Kindle 2: Does it Violate Author’s Rights?

Some critics fear the new Kindle's text-to-speech capability will kill the audiobook business.

Home Automation Made Simple

There?s never been a better time to automate your home, especially with today's technology.

Technology Dictionary: Common Terms Defined

A guide for those who can?t tell the difference between Blu-ray and Bluetooth, HDMI and HDTV.

Digital Photography Tips: Improving Picture Quality

A few simple pointers can help you avoid the most common pitfalls of amateur photographers.

Picking a GPS: Top Features

Find out which features are important when choosing a new GPS system.