This classic series has been remastered, and looks better than ever. You will not find complex tales that span multiple episodes (at least in this season). What you will find is straightforward, well-made stories that provide first-class entertainment while making intelligent points. The acting is generally very good, with the main characters being believable and likeable. There are also some notable guest stars.

If you have fond memories of this series, this is your chance to relive it. If you have never seen it, you may find it a refreshing change from the labyrinthine plots and angst-ridden characters that seem to be a requirement of some modern series. Finally, you get one of the best opening sequences (and themes) in TV history, plus great Hawaiian locations.

As implied by the "Classic" part of the name, the basic design of these moccasins has not changed in years - and that is praise, not criticism.

With the high quality construction you'd expect from ECCO, the moccasins are very easy to slip on and off. Most importantly, they are very comfortable and can be worn for hours. I suppose the ultimate compliment a shoe can be paid is that you forget you are wearing them - a compliment I can pay these shoes.

Any downsides? Well, they are by no means the cheapest moccasins around. However, if they are well looked after (with period application of a leather cream) they should last for years. I know, as I own another pair that have done!

If you are fascinated by this Cold War icon, you need to read this book. Very much an insider's look at the Vulcan development programme, it takes you into the cockpit as the plane underwent the trials needed before it could go into service with the Royal Air Force. And these trials had to be particularly extensive, given the incredibly futuristic design: even now, the unique look still impresses.

Tony Blackman details all aspects of the tests that were undertaken. The only possible criticism I have is that some terms are only defined in a glossary at the end: readers not familiar with the very specialised terminology might have found the book easier going if more of the key concepts had been explained in the body of the book. However, this could have slowed down the narrative.

Amazon won't let me rate the book as 4.5 stars, so four it will have to be. Definitely recommended.

I have now read most of the Apollo astronauts' memoirs, and this is certainly a worthy addition to them. Perhaps inevitably, it shares some similarities with others: the fairly humble beginning in Thirties America, the love of flying, the military career, the decision to apply for selection as an astronaut, and so on. What makes it different is its practical viewpoint. For example, have you ever wondered how the crews managed to put their space suits on in what were not exactly spacious surroundings? Or climb (backwards) through the lunar module hatch on to the exit ladder, when the hatch was hardly wider than they were? Such things may seem mundane, but were of course vital to the success of the mission. Charlie Duke explains how these and other essential tasks were carried out, often using humour to illustrate his points.

In conclusion, this book could be thought of as an everyman's guide to visiting the moon. Of course, Charlie Duke is by no means everyman, but he manages to explain things in a (dare I say?) down to earth manner that almost lets you feel you are there.

I know of no other interdental cleaner as efficient as the TePe range. Using them takes longer using them than a powered tool, but the results are worth it. You will need a selection of sizes (at least two, maybe three or four) to accommodate the various gaps between your teeth. This pink one is the smallest I use, and is really good at getting in the narrowest gaps.

Used twice a day, a TePe lasts several days, and their small size makes them particularly useful when travelling.

Highly recommended.

Sherlock Holmes must be the most famous character in all of fiction, and every serious reader should have a copy of his exploits. If you have never read the stories, this nicely formatted and well illustrated edition will be perfect for your Kindle. And if you have well-thumbed paperbacks of the collection, this will be an excellent backup that is always to hand. Happily, it retains the British English spellings despite being from an American publisher.

The collection consists of four volumes, with the novels and books of short stories being distributed across them. This leads to one small oddity - the first part of Volume II is "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes", which includes the story "The Final Problem" and the apparent death of Holmes. The second part is "The Hound of the Baskervilles", where Holmes is very much alive. Volume III starts with "The Return of Sherlock Holmes", where the story "The Empty House" explains how Holmes survived and in the process concludes the Moriarty mini-arc . So any first-time readers might be slightly puzzled by this, and I am not sure why the publishers placed the "Hound" between.

This torch is nicely designed and easy to hold securely.

Operation is straightforward, with a prominent and easy to find (in the dark) button on the top. The light given is adequate.

Definitely worth considering if you are looking for an uncomplicated and decent-sized torch.

I now only buy Eneloops when rechargeable batteries are needed. As the product description states, they can be used straight away as they are charged in the factory and retain their charge for much longer than traditional rechargeables. Time between charges will of course depend on the workload, but I have found they last a long time with typical usage.

Two useful bonuses with this pack: a fifth battery included in what would normally be a four-pack, and a storage case.

Overall, highly recommended.

OVERVIEW

I purchased this to upgrade my Mac mini Server (mid-2010 model) from 4 GB to 8 GB of memory. It is very easy to fit, and has made a huge difference to performance.

FITTING

The package includes two 4 GB SO-SIMM memory modules that are - thankfully - packaged sensibly. They just lift out of their recesses in the minimal packaging. No need to struggle as can be the case with camera memory cards, some of which require a Swiss Army knife or similar to extract them.

Fitting is shown in some YouTube videos, and consists of the following steps.
1. Shut down your Mac mini and unplug the power cable.
2. With the Mac upside down, use your forefinger (or middle finger) and thumb to unlock the plastic base plate, then remove it.
3. Click open the two catches - one on each side - that hold the uppermost existing memory module in place, then carefully pull the module out.
4. Repeat step 4 for the second existing memory module, located below the first.
5. Slide the first of the new modules into the lowermost slot, using the notch about halfway along one edge to identify the correct orientation, then click the two catches shut.
6. Repeat step 5 for the second new module, which goes into the uppermost slot.
7. Replace the plastic base plate.
8. Reconnect the power cable and start the Mac.

CHECKING FIT

From the Apple menu, choose About This Mac and note the amount of memory shown. If it is 8 GB, you have finished. If it is not, click on More Info on the About This Mac window, then click on System Report followed by Memory. This should show there are two 4 GB modules fitted. If not, check that both of the new modules have been fitted properly and are locked in place.

PERFORMANCE

This will of course depend on your application mix and workload, but I found that resource-intensive applications such as Photoshop opened much more quickly, and overall performance was greatly improved. So, the investment in this product was money very well spent.

This product cannot be faulted on price, or its light weight. So what are its limitations? Primarily, it can only be used safely with small to medium weight cameras - a large SLR, for example, will simply not be supported securely (and I do not expect the manufacturer would claim otherwise). Also, even at full extension it is not very tall.

On balance, this is a very good value and easily transportable tripod that can definitely be recommended.