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

Desktop Jan 2, 2024

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

Business Sep 1, 2022

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

Video Dec 8, 2021

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…

A Smartphone Unlike Any Other From Amazon

Mobile May 14, 2014

Amazon has been working away on its own series of smartphones for a number of years now but sources claim that an announcement from the company is just around the corner. We know from the rumors that Amazon is promising that this handset will be unlike any other already... Read more

Download The Latest Snagit Update

News Software Reviews Video Recording Windows May 14, 2014

Snagit is the powerful screen capturing tool of choice, for manuals, tutorials or presentations. Techsmith’s SnagIt is a quality image manipulation software that records stills and videos. The captured area can be set to; full screen, window, region or scrolling area. The software has a large range of tools,... Read more

New Hydrogel will Revolutionize Surgery

News May 13, 2014

Hydrogel is the new buzz word in the medicine world! A revolutionary substance that helps bone to grow! Hydrogel has a two step process. Firstly, the body’s temperature helps thermo-gelation to occur. When filling spaces in the body with hydrogel, the gel is heated thus moulding to the bone. ... Read more

Microsoft Backtracks Again, Pushes Back Windows 8.1 Update Deadline

News May 13, 2014

About a month ago, Microsoft released Windows 8.1 update. Users who had automatic update enabled didn’t have to do a thing, but those who didn’t have that setting were very strongly “urged” to update their machines. In fact, when the update was announced, the team behind it were quite... Read more

Thunderbird 30.0 Beta 1 Available

Email News May 13, 2014

Thunderbird is a fantastic, feature rich email client that comes from the minds of the very clever people who make the Firefox web browser. Mozilla’s Thunderbird gives you loads of features and customizable options such as: IMAP/POP support. A built-in RSS reader. Support for HTML mail. A powerful quick search with saved search... Read more

Netflix Increases Price For New Members

Internet Mobile May 13, 2014

Well, all things change with time. Unfortunately, “all things” includes the price of Netflix. Having had an unlimited streaming plan for $7.99 a month for as long as I can remember, I don’t think I’ve ever paid any other amount. And even though it’s not “free”, $7.99 a month... Read more

Google Launches Little Box Challenge with $1M Prize

News May 13, 2014

The search engine giant has just launched the Little Box Challenge. This is an open competition to design and construct a tiny solar power inverter. Google are going to give away a $1 million prize for the inventor who comes up the solution. Google thought it would take the... Read more

[Readers Poll] Which Browser is the Best?

Best Software Internet May 13, 2014

While it is generally accepted that Google Chrome has taken the dominant position in the global browser market, it’s still amazing to see just how big the discrepancies between websites that record user browser preference are. So for example, if you head to Netmarket Share, it tells you that... Read more

DARPA Gets FDA Approval For Mind Controlled Prosthetic Arm

News May 13, 2014

Approximately eight years ago, DARPA, the advanced research agency for the US Defense Department, began their mission to find a better answer for amputees than the current options that are available, i.e. metal hooks and pincers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to one of the... Read more

RoadID Lets Friends & Family Track Your Bike Ride

Mobile Software Reviews May 12, 2014

With biking gaining in popularity, it is more important than ever for bikers to be safe. Over the past few years, there have been all kinds of advancements within cycling to help riders become more safety conscious, such as better helmets, lights and sounds that warn approaching vehicles of... Read more

Man Arrested in Japan For 3D Printed Guns

News May 12, 2014

According to the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, a 27-year-old man named as Yoshitomo Imura, from the Tokyo area, has been arrested for the alleged possession of illegal firearms, which have been made using a 3D printer. A total of five guns (two of which were capable of firing bullets) and a... Read more

Cortana Hacked As Home Automation Controller

News May 12, 2014

Admittedly, Cortana is a latecomer to the game of personal assistant software, but Microsoft’s answer to Siri and Google Voice just might have a fighting chance. Coupled with all the changes and initiatives happening within the company, Cortana’s future looks bright, and in the near future, you may even... Read more

ATM’s Could Soon Spray Thieves With Hot Liquid Chemicals

News May 12, 2014

It seems like I’ve seen a lot of news items lately regarding ATM’s getting robbed all over the world. While they may seem like a pretty tempting target for criminals since they don’t fight back or give them any “real” trouble, ATM’s might not be so simple to break... Read more

Vanhawks Valour: The Smart Bike

News May 12, 2014

There is a new bike on the horizon; Vanhawks Valour and it is smart. Very smart. The Vanhawks Valour uses Bluetooth to relay information from the on-board gyroscope; the accelerometer, a magnetometer, a speed sensor, a GPS receiver, and blind spot detectors form the bike to a smart phone. ... Read more

Best Budget Tablets For Under $350

Best Software Mobile May 12, 2014

When it comes to tablets, you are absolutely spoilt for choice. Even if you are on a tight budget, there are plenty of options for you but it’s important to bear in mind that for under $350 (or £200), the choice is narrowed and you are certainly not going... Read more

Apple Rumoured To Buy Beats For $3.2 Billion

Internet Music May 12, 2014

There is currently a massive deal underway which will see Apple acquiring Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion. Old school Hip-hop artist Dr. Dre and record producer Jimmy Iovine founded the headphone maker and music-streaming distributor. Both Apple Inc. and Beats Electronics have declined to comment officially on the deal,... Read more

Should You Buy The OnePlus One Smartphone?

Mobile May 12, 2014

If you are looking for a budget phone but don’t want to compromise on high-end specs, then the OnePlus One could be the smartphone for you. I know it seems unbelievable that a handset with great specs could be cheap but let’s take a look at some of the... Read more