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A Shattered Collection of My Best Memories: An Immediate Solution Thanks to Stellar Photo Recovery

Who doesn’t love creating new memories and saving them as photos on a smartphone, PC, or any other digital media? While many of us share some on social media, we keep the most precious and private ones to ourselves. Sadly, my hard drive of photos became corrupted, which held images…

Adobe Acrobat Pro is the ultimate solution for increased productivity

Disclosure: Our team is always looking for things we think our readers will value. We have received compensation for publishing this article. Despite our many technological advances today, we still sit with situations where we open several apps for a task. You use one to compile a document, another one…

GOM Mix Max’s Big Launch

GOM & Company is releasing its newest video editing software, GOM Mix Max, with a big launch celebration. Focused on balancing high-quality and plentiful features, GOM Mix Max will be a powerful tool for new editors and veterans alike. Users who sign up now can get GOM Mix Max for free for…

Windows Messenger Retired, Users Transitioned To Skype
Microsoft on Tuesday officially announced the retirement of Windows Live Messenger. The legacy system will be fully phased out for all users in the first quarter of 2013. In a company blog post Microsoft President of Skype Division Tony Bates said the program would phase out everywhere but mainland... Read more
Big Things From The Little GoPro Hero3 Camera
You wouldn’t expect too much from a camera that is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.  However, the little GoPro Hero3 camera is determined to surprise you.  It has features that you would expect to pay thousands of dollars for.  The biggest surprise is that... Read more
Hue Is The Lightbulb For Apple Fanboys
Let’s take Apple fanboyism (or fangirlism, to cover both genders) to the next level, shall we? I’ve been accused of being one, mind you, and I really can’t be bothered. The truth is, Apple’s products are awesome, and I just don’t feel the need to switch brands just yet.... Read more
Could Windows 8 Prove to be the Opening Linux Needs?
Microsoft is planning to launch Windows 8 in the best manner possible. They want to target as many users as possible before the year is through. The computer giant has been facing declining PC sales and hopes the new operating system would buck that trend. With the company looking... Read more
What the New Windows 8 Phone Has to Offer
The new Windows 8 has gotten some great reviews and experts say it has improved on the earlier models with better software and hardware. It is a great choice for first-time smart phone buyers because it offers different options from the Android and iPhone devices. It will also appeal... Read more
Apple Sells 3 Million iPads In First 3 Days
Apple walked away with bragging rights over the weekend as holiday shopping sales propelled its line of legacy, 4th generation and iPad mini devices towards more than three million units sold. The tech giant started its weekend with the iPad mini which now adds Wi-Fi + Cellular data connection... Read more
Kiwi Company Sues Facebook For Removing Profile
Profile Technologies, a company from New Zealand, is suing Facebook for shutting down its profile and terminating an agreement they had with the popular social media site.  Facebook denies the accusations and do not believe the allegations have any merit.   Who is Profile Technologies? It is a company... Read more
The Rise of King.com
The world of video games has changed drastically over the years, with the target audience broadening in spectrum. Gone are the days when “people who play video games” was synonymous to “nerds living in their parents’ basement”. Not that that may still be the case for some. Thanks to the burgeoning... Read more
How to Boot Windows 7 & 8 Simultaneously
Finally, the time is near when Microsoft launches the new version of its operating system. The Windows 8 is highly anticipated and has been generating a lot of buzz from the time it was announced. There are a number of new features and a host of changes. The news... Read more
Are Knock-off Products Good for Innovation?
Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb but he didn’t invent all of the components that ultimately made it work. In fact Edison “borrowed” from fellow inventors who had experimented with vacuum tubes and other aspects of bulb creation. Ultimately his “tweaks” to those technologies helped bring about the first generation... Read more
Google Rewards Chrome Hacker with $60,000 Payout
How would you like to get paid $60,000 to find something wrong with a product? That is exactly what one teenager did when he discovered an issue with the Chrome browser. Google is one of a growing list of businesses that are offering rewards to people who discover issues... Read more
This Weeks Top 5 Trending Videos
The Presidential Debate is back and so is the trailer for Marvels next marvel. This weeks line up of videos features an eclectic bunch, from the Secretary General of the UN to the latest gadget coming your way from Apple. Read on and find out the top 5 videos... Read more
Guide Central: Create Your Own How-to Guide
If you have a skill or ability that you would like to share with others, now you can do it – for free. Guide Central is a free app that works on both iPhones and Android devices that allows users to create a how-to guide for anything they are... Read more
How to Sell Your iPad 3
I love my iPad 3. I said that the day I bought it, and I will not hesitate to say it again. And again. I have to admit, however, that the announcement of the 4th generation iPad kind of threw me off guard. Just like the horde of Apple... Read more
Angry Birds Star Wars Edition Available November 8th
Fans of the game just got their first look at the new “Star Wars” edition of Angry Birds. They only get to see 50 seconds of footage, but it gives them an idea of what to expect (check out the footage below). This video game is sure to bring... Read more
iPad Mini Vs. Google Nexus 7
Apple has finally announced its long-awaited 7-inch iPad mini and while Apple fans are sure to flock over to the device many buyers might find a better deal with the Google Nexus 7. Comparing both devices shows their advantages and disadvantages and leaves customers with a touch choice between... Read more
Apple Executive Responsible for Maps to Leave Next Year
In a recent management shake-up, Apple has ousted several executives including Scott Forstall. While everyone saw CEO Tim Cook taking the blame for the Maps mess in the new iPhone, not many people are aware that it was Forstall who was responsible for the app. Over the past year... Read more
Is eBay Trying to Compete With Groupon?
eBay is radically changing its image this year to try and capture more of the ecommerce market.  While eBay has been a giant in the online shopping industry for years, its fanfare has quieted down as new stars like Amazon have taken center stage.  All of that is changing... Read more