Hugh Thompson - The Globe and Mail

Hugh Thompson

FreelanceGadget/Electronics Columnist

Hugh Thompson is a Consumer Electronics enthusiast, writer, Internet Marketing Consultant, and former owner of Digital Home, a consumer electronics news and information website. As a voice for the Canadian consumer, Hugh is a frequent guest on radio and television programs across the country discussing the latest in consumer electronics.

Latest articles

Slash the bundle: How to cut your Internet-phone bill

Hugh ThompsonOctober 10

HDTV? Pffft. Ultra HD is 4 times better

Hugh ThompsonSeptember 14

Don’t get hacked: Tips to manage online passwords

Hugh ThompsonAugust 22

How to stretch your smartphone’s battery life

Hugh ThompsonJuly 5

How to protect your home from Internet filth and malware

Hugh ThompsonJune 6

Don't own a PVR? Do you like watching 28,000 commercials?

Hugh ThompsonMay 19

Back it up: How to avoid losing your digital treasures

Hugh ThompsonMay 1

The post-PC world is real and it's here

Hugh ThompsonApril 5

Create walls of sound with whole home audio

Hugh ThompsonFebruary 28

Should you get an extended warranty on pricey electronics?

Hugh ThompsonDecember 7

How to choose between plasma, LCD or LED

Hugh ThompsonNovember 1

With Fibre Internet, the future is here, but not for most Canadians

Now is the time to switch wireless providers

Tips and tools for the over-the-air TV enthusiasts

Hugh ThompsonAugust 22

On the PVR's 10th anniversary, device sets sights on the whole home

Hugh ThompsonJuly 6

Essential iOS apps for the home theatre enthusiast

Hugh ThompsonJune 1

How to save money in your digital home

Hugh ThompsonMay 3

Time for a new computer? Consider building it yourself

Hugh ThompsonApril 6

What is IPTV? Here's your primer

Hugh ThompsonMarch 2

What is a fair price for Internet service?

Hugh ThompsonFebruary 1