New Tricks – Page 3 – Technology for the technologically challenged: explained, reviewed, in easy to understand, jargon-free language. You may think that you're an old dog, but we'll teach you some new tricks.

Samsung Galaxy S4 with Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Samsung Galaxy S4 – Unboxing and First Impressions

Gary Stark May 28, 2013

Last week I took delivery of a new Samsung Galaxy S4 mobile phone. This is a phone that, if Samsung has its way, will out iPhone the iPhone. First impressions are quite positive: it has a nice metal band around …

Jawbone Up – Review

Gary Stark May 24, 2013May 24, 2013

I’ve now been using the Jawbone Up for a couple of weeks. In terms of overall usage, there’s probably not too many devices that are easier to use than this: you just make sure the battery is charged (a full …

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Review

Gary Stark May 23, 2013May 24, 2013

For the last couple of months, I’ve been very fortunate to have been using the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 mobile phone. I was very impressed with the original Galaxy Note last year, and its successor does not disappoint. This phone …

Gary Stark, on his bike. A very rare sight

Installing The Magellan Cyclo 100

Gary Stark May 18, 2013May 18, 2013

Before you can use the Magellan Cyclo 100, it needs to be installed onto your bike. This is a very easy task, and the Cyclo 100 comes with everything that you need to complete this task. The “everything” means that …