Stephen Hewitson
Columnist
An Engineer by training and a geek at heart. When not at work, or looking after his wife and two children, Stephen can be found huddled over some electronics trying to breathe life into them. He thinks that ideas should be free; free as in speech and free as in beer. These traits have found their way into Intuition in the form of "Breaking the Law so You Don't Have To", a column about improving household appliances; with instructions so easy, even a Humanities under-grad can follow them.
Breaking the Law so You Don't Have To: Cracking
May 2010
This month, I will walk you through the first steps of software cracking so you can join the 1337 (that's leet speak for elite - what an odd culture), as well as offer a conclusion to my Assassin's Creed 2 problems.
Central Heating Mod Pt.2
April 2010
Now entering Part2, I have yet to convince "Her Indoors" that not only do we need this modification, but that I also have to document it for you. I get down and dirty with some code, and discuss the benefit of picking a multimeter over instinct.
Breaking the Law so You Don't Have To: Pirating
April 2010
The month, I look at some of the implications of the Digital Economy Bill as well as tell you what I have and haven't been downloading and three important pieces of advice.
Breaking the Law So You Don't Have To: Menacing Twitter
March 2010
Stephen Hewitson talks parent/child parking spaces, face-stabbing, Twitter, snow and a bit about the Communications Act 2003.
Helpful advice from your favourite parenting club
March 2010
If your mother knows best then she must work for the Government.
Central Heating Mod Pt.1
March 2010
Not quite Breaking the Law, but true to that ethos our Resident Engineer is fed up of being kicked out of bed in the middle of the night. What follows is the most ambitious challenge yet, a central heating modification that will please The Wife.
Point and Click's Place in Today's Market
February 2010
Has the genre moved beyond Tandy sound, and CGA graphics, and how has it grappled with modern technology? I take a look at a brief history, pick up on some of the common pitfalls, and review a pair of German offerings.
Breaking the Law so You Don't Have To
February 2010
This month I talk about 9/10's of the law, and some Laws of Physics. The only thing missing is a quote from Judge Dredd.
Avatar
January 2010
Two for one: An explanation of the technology behind the film as well as a review of the Wii game adaptation.
Breaking the Law So You Don't Have To
January 2010
Resident law-breaker, Stephen, gives us the pros and cons of 'borrowing' WiFi, as well as a more legal alternative. But remember, it's only breaking the law if you get caught...
Knitting for Dummies
January 2010
In a break from our regular programming, an engineer reviews a not-particularly blockbusting non fiction title on the manipulation of wool for cardigan ends.
Breaking the Law So You Don't Have To
December 2009
Internet phishing scams - arm yourself against them or start your own. But remember, it's only breaking the law if you get caught...
Windows 7 Review
December 2009
Stephen Hewitson debates the workings of Windows 7 compared to Vista and XP.
Breaking the Law so You Don't Have To
November 2009
Not content with "it'll do" electronics our Resident Engineer is trying to make the world a better place by improving appliances and gadgets, breaking any laws that stand in his way.
Wii MotionPlus Review
November 2009
After 3 years of waggling, we have been treated to the MotionPlus: a peripheral designed to get realistic 1:1 mapping. Let's see how it fairs.