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How to use a Pinout Diagram

Alex shows you what a pinout diagram is and how to use one.

How To Write a Modding Project Log

It sounds simple; it actually is!

How To Machine a Distro Plate

Alex gets into the nitty-gritty of how to machine a water-cooling distro plate yourself.

How to use a Pinout Diagram

Alex shows you what a pinout diagram is and how to use one.

February 12, 2021 | 19:00

How To Write a Modding Project Log

It sounds simple; it actually is!

September 3, 2019 | 16:30

How To Machine a Distro Plate

Alex gets into the nitty-gritty of how to machine a water-cooling distro plate yourself.

July 19, 2019 | 17:30

What Hardware Should I Buy? - April 2009

We've completely rejigged the buyers guide for April - now we have four recommended builds instead of just three. Take a look at our recommendations for the Affordable All-Rounder, Enthusiast Overclocker, Gaming Workhorse and Premium Player to if you're in the mood for a new build!

April 4, 2009 | 11:59

What Hardware Should I Buy? - March 2009

What changed for March? Take a look at our recommendations for building a budget, premium and ultimate system if you're in the market for a new PC. We provide a breakdown of first choice and alternatives to help balance and sift out the best products at your fingertips.

March 3, 2009 | 11:16

Home Theatre PC Buyer's Guide - Q1 2009

Interested in expanding your TV, film or media consumption to an all capable home theatre PC? Check out our latest buyer's guide to see what the bit-tech team recommends - from ultra tiny mini-ITX, to gaming HD behemoth!

February 4, 2009 | 09:30

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Feb 2009

We're back once again with our monthly bit-tech buyer's guide, helping to make it easier to pick out that ideal upgrade and take the stress out of system building. With recommendations to suit any budget, from the the cost effective to the wallet melting, you'd be mad to buy hardware without it!

February 3, 2009 | 14:05

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Jan 2009

Welcome to 2009! Thinking of starting off the year with an upgrade to bring your PC up to speed? Then look no further than our monthly buyers guide. Once again we've brought together a list of components we recommend to help take the stress out of upgrading to suit any budget.

January 5, 2009 | 14:19

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Dec 2008

Want to upgrade your system or build a PC this month and don't know what parts to get? Once again, we've put together a range of components which the bit-tech staff personally recommend to take the stress out of upgrading or system building to suit any budget.

December 1, 2008 | 11:22

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Nov 2008

November 4, 2008 | 08:58

What Hardware Should I Buy? - Oct 2008

Want to upgrade your system or build a PC this month and don't know what parts to get? We've put together a range of components which the bit-tech staff personally recommend to take the stress out of upgrading or system building that should suit any budget.

October 2, 2008 | 09:40

Build your own Router

It seems like lots of people have been picking up Linux love since our Build Your Own Server article. So this time, Ken's back to bring it one step further - making your own home network router. Buckle up and get ready to dive into the world of iptables!

June 27, 2008 | 10:58

How To Start Your Own Games Studio, Pt 4

Introversion's Mark Morris has gone through how to develop an idea, prototype it and approach publishers. Now, you're ready to negotiate a deal and Mark is on hand to give you a guide on what to expect, complete with some entirely fictitious examples...

June 23, 2008 | 08:57

How To Start Your Own Games Studio, Pt 3

Introversion's Mark Morris outlines the next stage; you've got an idea and a prototype, but what's next? Approaching a publisher, of course - but is that the right path for your game and what can a publisher do for you anyway?

June 15, 2008 | 12:44

How To Start Your Own Games Studio, Pt 2

Introversion's Mark Morris is at the microphone again, sounding off about how to start up your own development studio. Last time he covered the basics of forming an idea and developing it.

April 21, 2008 | 08:05

How To Start Your Own Games Studio, Pt 1

All gamers have had an idea for a game, but many don't know how to launch their ideas off the ground. Now, Mark Morris of Introversion kicks off a new series examining how to launch your own independent studio.

April 9, 2008 | 07:06

A Modder's Guide To Acrylic

No matter how much you love it, working with acrylic (in its many forms) can be a difficult task to the new modder. We're here to clear up a bit of the confusion when it comes to bending, cutting, joining and enjoying one of modding's most versatile materials.

March 14, 2008 | 08:08

How to write...a Strategy game

The third instalment in our exploration of how computer game stories are written and designed looks closely at Strategy games. With an in-depth interview from Magnus Jensen, lead designer on World In Conflict.

January 9, 2008 | 10:08

Adding more storage to your Asus Eee PC

The Asus EeePC is an inexpensive phenomenon - but here at bit-tech we're never happy with just leaving things alone. We increase the capacity of the tiny notebook eight fold to over 32GB, with this elegant and very simple mod anyone can do.

December 27, 2007 | 00:42

How To Spend Your Christmas Cash

Christmas is over and, thanks to unimaginative but rich relatives, you've managed to scrape together a little bit of cash with which to treat yourself. Unfortunately, you're so stuffed with turkey that you can't think of what to buy! Never fear though - bit-tech is here!

December 26, 2007 | 08:42

How to write... an Adventure game

As part of our continuing feature on game design, we chat to Dave Grossman and David Cage about how adventure games are written. Whether you're a budding game designer or just a fan with a passion for puzzles, you'll be sure to find this interesting.

October 8, 2007 | 10:49

Building a Modular PSU

It may seem rudimentary and redundant since you can buy one, but sometimes it's better to do it yourself. But PSUs are dangerous, no? Forumite Darth Invader helps us to navigate the dangers in your grey box.

September 21, 2007 | 11:14

Nakamura by Greensabbath

After the successes of Sangaku and Yuugou, Nick Falzone (aka Greensabbath) is back with his latest wood and acrylic fusion - Project Nakamura.

August 9, 2007 | 13:12

Project Enter the USB

Kurtis Kronk takes us through a quick and simple USB key mod which even a novice can handle and which anyone can have fun with.

August 1, 2007 | 14:27

Build your own server: Part 2

You asked for it, you've got it. Ken Gypen is back with another Linux tutorial that builds on the last one, securing your ports and stripping out the bloat of your Ubuntu server.

July 24, 2007 | 10:35

Build your own server

Have you wanted a full-functionality web-server, media host, bit-torrent client and NAS box, all fully remote-controlled? Want to build it out of spare parts? Well then...

June 5, 2007 | 16:26