25 bank holiday projects

bank holiday projects

Build a PC

There should come a point in every tech-head's life when he lovingly crafts his own PC from scratch. It's genetically encoded deep within us along with the desire to hunt and make fire [citation needed]. The journey starts at picking your parts and bolting them together, and cumulates in the glorious first power up. Keep an eye out for an upcoming Stuff series on how to build your own PC (teaser photo above), where we'll help you get back to the core of you geek roots.

bank holiday projects

Supercharge your TV

The Olympics and Euro 2012 will make for a formidable double team, blanketing the nation in a fever of athleticism, competition and flags. Give all the events and matches the attention they deserve by setting up a Smart TV which will let you to browse the Web, keep up with the latest results and check up on your mates, all without having to leave the safety of your sofa.

bank holiday projects

Set up your own blog

In your four day stint away from word documents and spreadsheets, you may suddenly regain your own thoughts long enough to share them with the rest of the interwebs. Whether it's your musings on the economy, or sharing your passion for antiquated ice cream scoops, setting up your own blog is the ideal way to channel your interests.

bank holiday projects

Hack something

No no, we don't mean an anti-establishment Anonymous-style takedown, just little things that make your life easier. From apps that find your lost phone, to tips and tricks that will give you a friendly boost in games, a bit of light tinkering here and there can save you both time and stress. Check out our 10 of the best instant gadget hacks for a quick rundown.

bank holiday projects

Watch a Stuff movie list

You've got four days off, and the sun is shining. So why not lock yourself in your living room and motor through some cinematic classics? Power through our 15 best prequel movies ever before checking out how Ridley Scott's Alien prequel Prometheus measures up. Or get some inspiration from the list below…