David Nield is a freelance journalist who has been writing about technology, apps, gadgets and the web since 2002.
June 2016
Transport
How drones are sparking a transport revolution – in pictures
You may have seen miniature drones flying above your neighbourhood and parks – but the ways in which they can be used go far beyond the casual and recreational. Here is how they could affect the transport industry of the future
April 2016
Children's rights and business
Smartphone schools could help Syria's child refugees
Educating children fleeing conflict is all but impossible – but non-profit Aliim thinks the answer may be just an app away
March 2016
Want to wrest back some privacy from Mark Zuckerberg?
The Zuck has his eye on 3.5bn social media accounts – that’s a lot of data for advertisers. Here’s how to cover your tracks
February 2016
20 ways to use a tablet in the classroom
21 tips, tricks and shortcuts for making movies on your mobile
January 2016
Circular economy
Innovation or e-waste? Apple's rumoured plan to ditch headphone jack
Streaming for joy: how to master internet TV
December 2015
Children's rights and business
Is technology in the classroom good for children?
El Capitan - 21 tips, tricks and shortcuts for the new Apple OS X
November 2015
Android 6.0 Marshmallow: 21 tips to master Google’s OS update
Whether it’s voice control and fingerprint recognition you’re after, or improved ways to save time, energy and memory, this expert list will help you master Google’s latest confection
October 2015
iOS 9: 21 tips and tricks to unlock Apple's new functions
Adblocker? Splitscreen? An automated selfies folder? These expert insights into Apple’s latest OS will surely put you on cloud 9
September 2015
Windows 10: tips and tricks for Microsoft’s most powerful operating system yet
Hello Cortana? Give me 21 features and tools to master Windows 10
July 2015
Schools of the future
Wearable technology in the classroom: what's available and what does it do?
Learning to code can help entrepreneurs stay ahead of the game
Are you hack-proof? Take our test
Boost your fitness: 21 tips for Nike+, Strava and more
June 2015
Are you ready for the future? Take our test
Are landlines dead, is DNA private, and what will you do if a robot takes your job? Answer these questions and more to find out how future-proof you are
May 2015
21 tips, tricks and shortcuts to get the best snaps from your photo apps
Mastering the rule of thirds, adjusting vertical perspective, removing undesirable people from your photograps; all explained in list of techniques for Instagram, Snapseed, Afterlight and more
