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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…

Apple Looking At Flexible Displays

Mobile April 15, 2013

The consumer tech sector continues to feed the curious appetites of its followers, and the major players have been nothing but busy in the past weeks. We’ve heard of Samsung introducing Galaxy mega devices, which is perfect for those blessed with gargantuan hands. Then there’s Microsoft, who is reportedly... Read more

4D Printing Creates Self-Evolving Objects

News April 15, 2013

3D printing is yet a new technique many of us have doubts about and cannot entirely fathom, but scientists are ready to take the process to a whole new different level: they are developing 4D printing. The technique is still theoretical and is actually a subset of 3D printing,... Read more

IE11 Expected to Take Google Chrome Head-On

Internet News April 15, 2013

In the continuing war of tech giants the latest battle takes place on the browser platform. Two of the world’s most renowned companies Microsoft and Google are taking each other head on in a battle to prove who has the best browser. If we take a trip down memory... Read more

Dark Souls 2 Gameplay Revealed

Gaming News April 15, 2013

Hardcore gaming fans who like virtually insurmountable challenges will be happy to know that Dark Souls 2, the much anticipated follow-up to Dark Souls, will be at least just as tough as its predecessor. This became clear when Japanese developers From Software released a 12-minute demo video revealing the... Read more

T-Mobile iPhone 5 Sales Begin

Mobile April 15, 2013

T-Mobile on Friday morning began selling the iPhone 5 and customers were thrilled. Many T-Mobile locations around the United States witnessed lines as customers waited outside stores for the chance to grab a $99 iPhone 5. The low cost of the device is available to customers who are also... Read more

Folding USB Solar Cells: Sun Power in Your Pocket

News April 15, 2013

Does your phone have the nagging habit of dying on you when you need it most? Would you like to make sure none of your favorite gadgets will run out of juice ever again? With the folding USB solar cells kit, you can take solar power with you wherever... Read more

Windows 8 Claims 4th in Desktop OS Market Share

News April 15, 2013

It has taken more time than expected but Windows 8 has finally managed to surge ahead of Linux in the PC market. This was made possible by the 0.5% growth during March. In February, Windows 8 gained 0.4% of the market share to consolidate its position. The 20% improvement... Read more

Defiance: The First Interconnected Game & TV Show

Gaming Software Reviews April 15, 2013

Released earlier this month, Defiance is an ambitious multiplatform, massively multiplayer online shooter created by Trion Worlds. The release was surrounded by more hype than your average MMO, largely due to the fact the game is tied closely to the sci-fi television show with the same name. Trion Worlds... Read more

Does Outlook.com Trump Gmail?

Best Software Email News April 14, 2013

With the release of the new revamped Microsoft Hotmail as Outlook.com, we are truly lucky that both these technical giants keep challenging each other by releasing quality products in a bid to one up each other. Although sometimes these battles can produce frustrating products and situations for the consumers,... Read more

3D Laser Camera Takes Photos from 1km Away

News April 14, 2013

A new 3D laser camera that takes images from distances of up to one kilometer (0.6 miles) may have a revolutionary impact on defense systems and various scientific projects. The camera, designed by Edinburgh Heriot-Watt University scientists, uses highly advanced lasers and superconducting nanowires to take high-resolution 3D photos... Read more

Will Microsoft Be Obsolete by 2017?

News April 14, 2013

The release of a report on market analysis has been released by Gartner who have been so bold as to predict that in 2017, Microsoft will become obsolete. Wait, is that right? Microsoft will become obsolete in three or four years? That’s a situation that is hard to imagine... Read more

Dropbox for Business Launches with Single Sign-on Feature

Internet News April 14, 2013

Widely popular cloud storage provider Dropbox has announced the launch of a new service for large and small companies, practically formalizing its growing business focus. The new service, Dropbox for Business, is actually a revamp of the Dropbox for Teams initially released in 2011. The new name better reflects... Read more

Three Versions of Ubuntu Linux to Be Discontinued After May

News April 13, 2013

With Canonical’s decision to push their offered support period for LTS or Long Term Support versions to a period of 5 years, users who have non-LTS versions of Ubuntu cannot hope for such good news. Not long after making the decision to halve the support available for non-LTS ‘flavors’... Read more

Batman Arkham Origins to be Released This Fall

Internet April 13, 2013

The widely anticipated third installment in the Batman: Arkham gaming universe will hit the shelves this fall, according to Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment. Batman: Arkham Origins is slated for an October 25 release for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U. The Arkham Origins installment is in... Read more

Want An Ebook Reader? Kobo Might Be The Best Choice

Mobile Software Reviews April 13, 2013

There was a time when all I wanted was a Kindle. I told myself I didn’t need an iPad, and since all I wanted to do was to read, the Kindle was the best choice. All that changed when I did get my hands on the iPad, but I... Read more

Possible End of the Road for Windows 8 Hybrids

News April 13, 2013

Microsoft took a big gamble with Windows 8 when they based the operating system around the concept of touch. Given the prevalence of touchscreen devices over the past couple of years, it is only natural to expect that the market for touch is growing. Tapping into this growing market... Read more

Passthoughts – Replace Passwords with Brainwaves

Privacy and Security Software Reviews April 13, 2013

In a world where almost everything about our lives, from personal information to financial data, is on the internet, the need for strong online security is ever greater. We all know that no password is unbreakable, no matter how secure. UC Berkely School of Information researchers have come up... Read more

Samsung Intros Galaxy Mega Devices with Two New Phablets

Mobile April 12, 2013

Samsung must really believe in the phablet market as the company has announced the arrival of two new oversized devices. The company on Thursday said it has added Galaxy Mega devices to its phablet series. If you are unfamiliar with phablet’s they are sized between a phone and a... Read more