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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…

New Chrome App For iOS: Fullscreen Mode And Save To PDF

Internet Mobile April 18, 2013

Chrome for iOS was updated early this month, with some features that users will find useful. The browser wars are still ongoing, with no signs of abating any time soon. With Internet browsers being the main thing people use – whether on their laptops or on their mobile devices... Read more

PlaneSploit App Could Hijack an Airplane

Mobile News April 18, 2013

Did you ever imagine that a simple smartphone app could become a deadly instrument used to hijack a plane? As impossible as it may sound, know that the necessary software has already been developed. An experienced IT specialist, security analyst and commercial pilot, Hugo Teso created the app in... Read more

Blackberry Q10 Arrives At FCC, Prepares For US Launch

Mobile April 18, 2013

The Blackberry Q10 has passed mandated FCC testing, the final step in the US release process. The FCC revealed its final approval on Wednesday morning. The Blackberry Q10 is the company’s newest smartphone to feature a QWERTY keyboard alongside a touchscreen based Blackberry 10 OS. The Q10 is already... Read more

Can Artificial Leaf Solve Impending Power Crisis?

News April 17, 2013

Scientists everywhere are trying to come up with solutions to this planet’s imminent energy crisis, but very few ideas actually get to become reality. A project developed by MIT has every chance to be successful: the artificial leaf that can create energy from sunlight and water, much like actual... Read more

Verizon CEO Is The Guy To Thank For LTE On The iPhone

Mobile April 17, 2013

Are you using LTE on the iPhone yet? I’ve been on the iPhone 4 for a couple of years now, and I am still waiting for the right time (read: my contract to end) to get the iPhone 5. While rumors abound that the iPhone 5S is on its... Read more

SimCity Mac Version Due June 11

Gaming News April 17, 2013

Everyone’s favorite city-building simulator, SimCity, will hit the Mac platform on June 11. Developer Electronic Arts (EA) announced that the Mac version will be available exclusively as a digital release and that the popular game will from now on support cross-platform play. The Mac version will cost $60 and... Read more

Logitech Harmony Remotes Become Mobile Inspired

News April 17, 2013

If there is one underlying theme that mobile devices have taught us, it is that they are capable of disrupting entire industries. When Google rolled out Google Maps for free Garmin and TomTom watched stock prices literally tumble overnight. That same type of functionality is also threatening the universal... Read more

WordPress Facing Massive Botnet Attack

News Privacy and Security April 17, 2013

More than 90,000 WordPress sites have been affected by a massive hacker attack that could aim at creating the biggest, most aggressive botnet ever seen. The attack is based on brute force attempts to guess the password, according to several web hosting services that reported the threat. The source... Read more

Your Software May be Fake, Microsoft Says

News April 17, 2013

An astonishing Microsoft study points towards the possibility that almost 33% percent of PC/laptop/tablet users have software that is counterfeit. Whether this counterfeit software is intentionally or unwittingly purchased, the study places the cost of damages by the malware industry at a sizeable chunk of $114 billion. The new... Read more

Beyond Two Souls: The Future of Gaming

Gaming News April 17, 2013

Ever since the 2010 release of award-winning game Heavy Rain, it has become clear that developers Quantic Dream are looking at turning video games into a unique form of art. And with their much anticipated new release, Beyond: Two Souls, it seems they are one step closer to succeeding.... Read more

The First Samsung Galaxy S IV Ads

Mobile April 16, 2013

As bizarre as the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy S IV was, it does not take away from the fact that those who are due for a new phone in the next months are highly anticipating the latest Samsung phone’s release. The Samsung Galaxy S IV has been... Read more

GIGS.2.GO The Paper USB Flash Drive

Software Reviews April 16, 2013

How many times have you found yourself needing a flash drive really badly and not having one on you? Very soon, such worries may stay in the past, as the GIGS.2.GO new portable USB flash drive kit is coming to your aid! The GIGS.2.GO basically consists of four USB... Read more

Windows Blue Rechristened Windows 8.1

News April 16, 2013

Microsoft has made a new announcement that it is renaming Windows Blue. The new name given to the much anticipated update will be Windows 8.1. The name change is unlikely to have much effect as people are only concerned with the actual features of the update. Some have even... Read more

Nvidia Unveils Amazing Graphics with Kepler Mobile Chip

Internet Mobile News April 16, 2013

Would you like to play your favorite PC game on a tablet or another mobile device without turning down graphics quality? This may happen sooner than you think, thanks to the new Kepler mobile graphics chip from Nvidia. The video chip manufacturer has been investing big bucks into adjusting... Read more

Mobile Malware Now Affects 32.8 Million Android Devices

Internet Mobile News April 16, 2013

Mobile malware increased by 163% in 2012 with 32.8 million Android devices now suspected of carrying some form of data mining technology. The team at mobile service provider NQ Mobile released a study on Monday that found 65,000 different forms of app repackaging, SMS phishing, and malicious URL hacks.... Read more

Microsoft Planning Touch-Enabled Smartwatch?

Mobile April 16, 2013

You may already have a Windows phone or tablet, but what would you say about running your favorite applications on a highly wearable Windows device, such as a wristwatch? As the market for gadgets you can actually wear is expanding, Microsoft is reportedly looking to build a touch-enabled smartwatch.... Read more

Microsoft and Google Go Head to Head in Enterprise Market

Internet News April 16, 2013

The rivalry between Microsoft and Google has never been hotter. Both tech giants are going head to head in an unprecedented battle which has got everyone excited. From a customer standpoint this rivalry means better products at competitive prices. The best thing about this battle is that it is being fought... Read more

The Elder Scrolls Online: What to Expect

Gaming News April 16, 2013

The Elder Scrolls Online is the first foray into the world of massively multiplayer role-playing games for Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls franchise, due to be released later this year after six years in development. The game is the first for developers ZeniMax Online Studios and is currently in the stage... Read more