You don’t have to read the newspaper headlines to realise we are living in an age of austerity. While the economy isn’t technically in a recession, unemployment figures are still rising, spending on public services is decreasing and the cost of living feels like it is going through the roof. It doesn’t take a genius to realise that when piping-hot… read more »

Up until a couple of weeks ago I had never so much as touched an iPad, much less used one, but deep down I supposed I would like them. I’m not exactly a member of Apple’s target audience, I’m not a business professional, I don’t go to coffee shops and I’m not David Hockney. I’m an average man with brown… read more »

As we all know, mobile phones were so big and clunky during the eighties that using one to keep fit was not so much an added feature as an unfortunate by-product of archaic technology. All you had to do was take a few calls each day and you expended as much energy as you would bench-pressing weights for an hour… read more »

Following the collapse of the Empire and the diminished popularity of impractical white suits, identifying British chaps on holiday abroad has long been a hobby of our sniggering continental cousins and a cause for national embarrassment back home. Sock and sandal combinations, resort-bought sun hats, tucked-in work shirts, crotch hugging shorts…it’s fair to say that UK males have, over the… read more »

As you’ll likely be aware a hosepipe ban is now in effect up and down the country as the government takes drastic, but much needed, action in the face of a huge water shortage. Thames Water, Anglian Water, South East Water, southern Water in Kent and Sussex, Veolia Central and South East – which covers much of London and the… read more »

Despite the depressing economic climate, the UK travel industry continues to offer unbeatable value for sun-seeking Brits. Whether you’re planning a long-haul trip to sunnier climes, or prefer to relax in England’s green and pleasant land, Quidblog has 9 top tips to ensure you get value for money and minimise your stress levels ahead of your holiday. Do your research… read more »

You’ve just treated yourself to a brand new Kindle and you’re about to step out in public as one of the cool kids, a member of the e-reader revolution, with a world of literary adventures in your hand. While you may not judge a book by its cover, there’s a lot to be said for judging a Kindle owner by… read more »

How time flies, it seems like only yesterday that the last of the Christmas turkey was being scoffed, unwanted presents were being returned and the kids were being packed off for the start of a new term. Alas, with the sun shining, the clocks changing and summer very much on the horizon we’ve already reached Easter, which means little lambs… read more »

When Samsung released the Galaxy Note last November, it was intended to be the world’s first ‘all-in-one’ device. You see, the Note lies somewhere between a smartphone and a tablet, which is why its kind is often referred to as ‘tabphone’ or ‘hybrid mobile’. The real goal of the so-called tabphone is to fulfil the roles of both smartphone and… read more »

Making your home more energy efficient is probably a lot easier than you think. Always eager to save our readers a few pounds Quidblog have teamed up with the good people at Appliances Online to bring you the following simple tips to help you enjoy a more economical home – and cheaper bills! 1. Switch it off! It’s easy enough… read more »