Stories by Andrew Brandt

Article | 19/01/2010 Free watermark tool marks your images
When it comes to embedding a watermark--a partially transparent text overlay, typically used to identify that an image is a sample, or credit the sour...
Article | 24/11/2009 PhotoFilmStrip turns photos into video
Popularized in many of the highly acclaimed PBS documentaries produced by filmmaker Ken Burns, the technique of turning historic still images into som...
Article | 18/11/2009 Corel Digital Studio 2010
As a longtime user of Corel's Paint Shop Pro, I had high hopes for Digital Studio 2010.
Article | 17/11/2009 TechSmith Camtasia Studio 6
Producing a quality video that's pleasing to the eye isn't easy. Using an intuitive package like TechSmith's Camtasia Studio 6 takes one layer of comp...
Article | 10/09/2009 GSplit
Backing up your data rarely is an easy undertaking, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't do it.
Article | 28/01/2009 How to safeguard your online security
Social networks are fun to use, helpful for job hunting, and great for keeping in touch with friends, business contacts, and relatives. The downside: ...
Article | 28/01/2009 How to lock down the data in your apps
Your everyday office applications store more hidden information in the documents you create and work on than you may be aware of. Here's how to make s...
Article | 28/01/2009 How to stop operating-system attacks
Your PC's operating system is under constant threat of invasion, whether the attacker's aim is to spread malicious malware or to convince you to buy p...
Article | 17/06/2008 Stupid user tricks: IT admin follies
For those of us who make our living behind a keyboard in IT, it's hard to imagine a more time-tested vulnerability than the end-user. Armed with netwo...
Article | 6/05/2008 Stupid hacker tricks: The folly of youth
Ah, youth. Ready to take on the world, today's generation of dynamic, tech-immersed youngsters have grown up alongside the Internet. Firsthand, and so...
Article | 12/05/2005 Nikon Coolpix 5600
Both novice and experienced digital photographers will appreciate the Coolpix 5600's intuitive controls. Measuring 85 x 60 x 35mm, the 5600 fits easil...