Celebrity chefs have made it increasingly cooler over the last decade to get cooking and with so many resources within our reach there really isn’t any excuse to eat out. Whether you’re looking for the next step up in your culinary journey from beans on toast, or you fancy yourself as the next Raymond Blanc with truffles and lobster to prove it, we’ve found you the apps that will help you tackle life in the kitchen.
Continue ReadingWith App downloads at an all time record over the Christmas period and with the cold, frugal months of January and February ahead, it seems that we’re all stocking up on boredom busters to help us through until Spring. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of the best games (some old classics, some new challengers) for you to get stuck into. iPhones at the ready? Let’s go!
Continue ReadingIt’s only 2 December, so there’s still plenty of time to get those stocking fillers sorted. But just in case you’re looking for ideas, this week’s Fab Find gives anyone’s smartphone a bit of a boost!
Continue ReadingIf you’re tired of taking your gloves off to use your phone, MP3 player or tablet, we’ve got the perfect solution for you. This week’s Friday Find will keep your fingers warm whilst you play away with your favourite gadgets!
Continue ReadingHave you ever wanted to make time travel possible?! Then why not check out this electric DeLorean car modelled on the classic time machine from 80s film Back to the Future.
Continue Reading“Remember the days of way back when… Twitter and Facebook were called paper and pen!” 80s and 90s handheld gaming at it’s best. Oh the sweet joy of nostalgia!
Continue ReadingLooking for free apps for your mobile or tablet? Check out our list of 45 free apps for everything from shopping to travel.
Continue ReadingWith the meteoric rise of online gaming and the resulting production of digital currencies, a new market has been born. Tens of thousands of students and migrant workers make a living across the world by playing online games and selling the resulting virtual assets to wealthier players. A growing number of crowd-sourcing and ‘microwork’ platforms employ unskilled workers in digital…
Continue ReadingIs it about time for you to get a new home computer? This can be a large expense that families today aren’t prepared for. And yet, with computers in the home being such a valuable resource it may be necessary to upgrade even though it can be costly. One way to reduce the cost is to build your own PC….
Continue ReadingBitcoin, a new digital currency, is gaining a lot of traction right now due to a recent upsurge of public interest. The reason for this interest: Bitcoin, a digital peer-to-peer open source system that isn’t connected to a bank, company or government, fundamentally allows users to create money out of thin air. Through a web or software based Bitcoin client,…
Continue ReadingHow much did the PSN outage cost Sony? With 77 million accounts details compromised and a reported $318 per record attached for the third party security firm alone, Sony are looking at a bill of $24.5 billion. If you add that to the recently announced customer compensation package and the revenues from the network itself, then the result is…
Continue ReadingWhether you’re into your tech or not, you must have heard of the latest phenomenon and fashion accessory known as the tablet computer. This can come in different styles, shapes, sizes spec, and from different tech giants like Apple with their iPad. Some may see them as a larger and extended version of a smart phone which if I’m honest……
Continue ReadingThese days, everything is going mobile, in one way or another; our mobile phones have become a vital part of our lives. In 2009, half a billion people accessed mobile internet worldwide in 2009 and usage is expected to double within five years as mobile overtakes the PC as the most popular way to get on the web, Mobi Thinking…
Continue ReadingIt seems that nobody has told the kids – or the Royal Family for that matter – about the recession yet. With letters to Santa already on their way, rumour has it that the Prime Minister has been asking for a royal wedding to cheer the country up. Kids have been ignoring their parents agonised looks, and browsing Apple’s product…
Continue ReadingPhotography is a fun hobby. It can also be an expensive hobby although it’s definitely gotten more affordable now that digital photos are the norm. Frugal folks can save money on their photo habit by using free online photo editing tools rather than paying for a program such as Adobe Photoshop. Another way to save money as a photographer hobbyist…
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We are Kathryn and Captain Frugal two money saving fanatics. Kathryn is a freelance writer living in San Francisco which means that she's had to work hard to maintain a frugal budget. Captain Frugal learned from a young age that a penny saved is a penny earned, he's made it his life's mission to beat "the system" a few cents at a time. "Living the high life is easy!" say's captian frugal, "all you need is a little creativity, to improve your lifestyle and still save money!
