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Gmail Labs have a host of new features in the experimentation process. The popular email service from Google has added a new “Labs” feature called Auto-advance which lets you automatically move to the previous or next conversation after Archiving, Deleting or Muting an individual e-mail message.
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So far most of us know that popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter can only be used to share text based status updates or tweets. But Mashable has a list of online resources that let you share your audio messages via Facebook and Twitter (more…)
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Last week we informed you about one of our boring products, the memory card reader. Our latest edition of the Boring Product of the Week features the one and only; surge protector.
Using a surge protector is essential to protect all your electrical appliances from voltage spikes. Voltage spikes can cause a lot of damage to electrical devices from a decrease in performance to fire or explosion hazards. (more…)
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Last week we featured solar chargers in our boring product of the week series. This week we have another peripheral as our boring product of the week; the memory card reader.
Memory card readers are very useful if you don’t like to carry all those clunky USB cables that use different interfaces for (more…)
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Despite the fact that Firefox is the most customisable browser, Google Chrome is ahead in terms of speed and simplicity. It is also getting increasingly popular as of late, with more and more useful extensions and plug-ins being added. However, there are some tips and tricks you can use to make the most of the Google Chrome browser. We’ve picked the Top 5 listed below.
There are many software companies that offer free versions to download. These normally contain the most basic features of the package that can be helpful, informative and save you a lot of time and hassle in the long run. In the following list I’ve picked out my own favourite free software packages that I use.
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Have you just bought a new external hard drive and are wondering how to transfer files to it? Well, we are here to help! Transferring files (such as photos, videos, music and documents) to an external hard drive for the purpose to back-up or free storage on your internal hard drive is fairly simple. Most modern external hard drives have a USB interface and don’t need external power adaptors. So you can simply plug the external hard drive and it’s ready for you to start transferring your files.
Some external hard drives even feature automatic backup software that start backing up your selected folders on your internal hard drive to the external hard drive. However, this post is intended for a normal computer user. (more…)
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Everybody seems to be planning barbecue parties and outdoor concerts with the arrival of summer. Gone are the days when you had to phone a long list of friends and loved ones or send them printed invitation cards. Technology and social networks have made life simpler. The CNN has a list of four ways you can “send digital invites without being obnoxious”. You can use email, Facebook, paperless post and mass texts.
Check out the full details here. Have fun!
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A hard drive has the shortest life expectancy of all components, but when it inevitably fails, it’s always when you least expect it. You might notice it takes a bit longer to boot, or there’s an occasional click that just doesn’t sound right, but it’s still a surprise the day your computer fails or a certain partition of your hard drive gets formatted.
Is it still possible to recover the data even after the hard drive has been formatted or damaged? Well, this depends on what exactly has happened with your drive. However, it is safe to assume that with following a proper method, you will be able to retrieve at least part of your lost data. Follow the tips below to recover your hard drive data. (more…)
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Digital cameras are one of the most popular personal gadgets nowadays. Therefore, when you buy a digital camera, you should have in mind what to avoid when it comes to choosing numerous models offered on the market. Below are some of the top mistakes to avoid whilst buying a digital camera. (more…)
