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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…

EverNote Update Has Added Security Features
The Evernote Corp. has released Evernote 5.3.0.3360, which sees some security improvements as well as bug fixes. This handy tool makes it easier for you to remember all things, big and small, using your computer, phone, tablet or the web. The improvements include: xAuth allows userse to remain authenticated... Read more
UI Improvements in Malwarebytes 2.0.1
In the latest version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, you can expect to see changes to the user interface and automatic updates for the database. A full list of all changes include: Improvements     Database is now updated automatically after installation     Notifications are no longer displayed if the Dashboard is... Read more
Scientists Genetically Modify Trees To Make Greener Paper
For years now we have been advised to re-cycle and re-use our products whenever we can, and it’s a good thing isn’t it?  We all want to live in a sustainable world and be able to pass on to our children a better environment for their future. The environmental... Read more
Prototype Battery Can Fully Recharge A Phone In 30 Seconds
An Israeli startup company claims to have created a smartphone battery that can charge in just 30 seconds, thanks to the use of nanotechnology. StoreDot revealed its prototype battery at Microsoft’s Think Next conference on Monday. They showcased how a smartphone that has 0% battery, can be revived to... Read more
Dropbox Project Harmony Announced
Leading cloud service Dropbox, announced this week that they have unveiled a fresh suite of apps and for business users, a new collaboration tool for Microsoft Office called Project Harmony. Project Harmony is for Dropbox for Business users.  It allows users to see when others are viewing the same Microsoft... Read more
Watch This Poor Dad’s Hilarious Vine Videos
I can pretty much guarantee that every parent out there can relate to Tony Serafini, or Bottlerocket as he is known on Vine. He regularly shares short videos, most of which include the humourous antics of his family; in particular the eventful Saturday mornings spent with his pop-obsessed daughter.... Read more
Electrical Spinal Implant Allows Paralysed Men To Walk
Technology is now achieving modern medical miracles!  Things that would have never seemed likely are now made possible through major advances in medical technology. Paralysis has plagued many people throughout the world.  However, new technology called the Restore Advanced Stimulator, has allowed victims of paralysis to make small movements.... Read more
OneNote Mac: The Les Miserables Parody Music Video
OneNote for Mac was released last month, and while the app has been rather popular before this release, we still have to see how things pan out with the new release, including the free version for Windows. One thing we know, though, is that the OneNote Engineering team seems... Read more
Google Delays I/O Registration; The System is Not Ready!
You are going to have to wait a little longer to get your hands on a Google I/O ticket this year, after Google announced that is holding off I/O registration for another week. The date has been rescheduled from 8th April to the 15th April. Why? you may ask... Read more
Overdose Treatment Gets FDA Approval For Public Use
The misuse of drugs is an ever-increasing pandemic that all too often ends in a death.  The treatment for a drug overdose has always been in the hands of police departments and healthcare professionals.  That has now changed. The FDA approved the first drug-delivery device that is designed for civilians... Read more
Flash Player Update Has Added Functionality And Bug Fixes
Flash Player 13.0.0.182 (Non-IE) is an update now available for both Flash Player and AIR.   It has new and improved functionality, important bug fixes and security updates. The AIR Runtime and SDK version number has now been increased to 13, bringing it in sync with Flash Player. Flash Player... Read more
Scam App Virus Shield For Android Removed From Play Store
Virus Shield, the popular anti-virus app for Android, has been found to be a scam. In response to the discovery, Google has removed the bogus app from its Play Store. The app had previously held the top spot in the Play Store’s apps chart but has since been labelled... Read more
‘Heartbleed’ Bug: ‘Change ALL Of Your Passwords’ Warn Security Experts
Do you listen to sound advice? Is there too much vulnerability on the Internet?  What happens when you get a potentially dangerous issue and don’t listen to what people say?  Let me just say that there will be consequences for sticking your head in the sand, so to speak.... Read more
Turn Your Smartphone into A Microscope
Most of us have wished we had a decent microscope at one time or another. Whether it’s to look at some kind of an insect sample, or to just look a water sample, a portable microscope would make that a whole lot easier. Trouble is, most of us don’t... Read more
Space X To Launch Robot Capsule To ISS
Space X‘s Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company’s unmanned Dragon vehicle, loaded down with supplies, is expected to launch from Cape Canaveral, in Florida on Monday April 14. This will be the third official robotic mission of this kind. This mission is part of a $1.6 billion contract with... Read more
10 Ways To Improve Your iPhone Battery
I’ve noticed that lately I seem to be forever plugging my iPhone in to charge. As well as being rather inconvenient, it’s really annoying, so I decided to hunt for ways to make my iPhone battery last longer. Some of them are pretty obvious but others had never occurred... Read more
GOGO 2KU Promises 70Mbps in Flight Wifi
GOGO is a leading aircraft communications service provider.  They have announced the next step in their technology plan for global connectivity and its called 2Ku.  GOGO is expecting this new technology to outperform other global connectivity solutions which are currently available.  Among the first to trial this advanced technology... Read more
Kids Are Healthier When Parents Limit Their Screen Time
We all know that kids spend a heck of a lot of time in front of various screens throughout the day. What we may not know, however, is actually how much time they’re really spending in front of those screens. According to a fairly large study conducted by the... Read more