No slouching around – how I built a standing desk for less

Like so many IT professionals, I lead a mostly sedentary life. So I try to break up my eight hours of sitting at a desk each day by hitting the gym at lunchtime and going running (see MoneySavingExpert runs the marathon), but I’m pretty sure us humans weren’t made for sitting all day. In my previous job...

The MSE Forum Team goes to Parliament

I’m sure many would agree that parliamentary bills can be long and somewhat arduous to digest. But Parliament’s on the hunt for new ways to communicate these in the digital age and on Friday, myself and the MoneySavingExpert.com Forum Team gave it our views. Hosted by the Parliament Digital Outreach team, we headed to Westminster for the...

Like magazines? Head to your local library for free digital copies

I know public libraries have moved into the digital era by loaning out e-books (see our Free e-Books in Libraries note) and even MP3s for no charge, but I recently discovered that many offer another digital delight. A couple of months ago, I was wiling away a Tuesday afternoon in my local library in a vague attempt...