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Holiday Video Disasters: Common Issues and How to Solve Them

Best Software Aug 28, 2024

The arrival of summer is often accompanied by cameras ready to capture every special moment of our vacations. However, too often we discover upon returning home that those memories have various types of errors. From videos that won’t play to corrupt files that prevent us from reliving our experiences, it’s…

August 24 Tech news roundup: Windows will remove Control Panel soon, Chrome gets a critical security update, Access Apple Podcasts on any browser

News Aug 24, 2024

Windows 11 Control Panel will be removed soon Microsoft has confirmed it will remove Control Panel from Windows 11. This has been coming for a long time, since 2015 to be precise. A recent update to a document on Microsoft’s website reveals that the legacy app is being deprecated, in…

July 6 Tech news roundup: Netflix is discontinuing its Basic Ad-free plan, Authy suffers another security breach, Google Translate supports 110 new languages

News Jul 6, 2024

Microsoft’s Weather app is displaying more ads Microsoft has made a server-side update to its Weather app. The desktop app, which is pre-installed in Windows 11, now displays multiple advertisements. This is not the first time that the Redmond company has made such a change, it did something similar last…

Advanced IP Scanner – Simple Yet Powerful

Desktop Software Reviews Windows April 15, 2016

As a tech writer who has reviewed an awful lot of software products over the years, the ones I like the most are the ones that are good, and also, free. Advanced IP Scanner is just such one product. Its mechanics are robust, its features powerful, and the interface is simple,... Read more

Project Astoria – Windows Bridge for Android

Mobile News Windows November 26, 2015

Microsoft’s updated operating system Windows 10 was launched in 2015 to great acclaim. The latest Windows offering is designed with compatibility in mind, so the system links with a variety of devices. This cross-device functionality was first announced for Microsoft’s latest console, the Xbox One. Shortly after, news broke... Read more

12 Ridiculous Photoshop Fails

News Photo and Image Editing February 24, 2015

This week marks the 25th birthday of Photoshop, the Adobe software that was created back in 1988 so that people could enhance their images. Sadly the software has become synonymous with celebrities and fashion houses using it to produce ridiculously tiny waistlines and slim thighs, leading to the inevitable... Read more

Our Pick Of The Best Fails On The Net

Internet News February 7, 2015

It’s inevitable that if you fail badly enough, it will have been caught on a camera somewhere, either by your not-so-best friend or worse a security camera. It is also inevitable that the footage will end up on the Internet for the whole World Wide Web to see. Rather... Read more

Guy Photobombs Stock Images With Hilarious Results

Internet News Photo and Image February 5, 2015

If you have ever gone through a load of stock images, you’ll know they often feature real people, doing real things, however they tend to look a little fake and staged (which of course they are!). So art director Matthew Vescovo decided to inject some reality into stock images... Read more

Which Drone Is Best For You?

Software Reviews February 4, 2015

Drones have become a popular hobby for many and not just among aerial photography enthusiasts, some people actually enjoy just the thrill of mastering the controls of a quadcopter. A certain amount of skill is required to fly these four-propeller drones but thankfully there is enough choice out there... Read more

Incredible Things You Can Do With Your Smartphone

How To Mobile February 2, 2015

As smartphones get increasingly smarter, it makes sense that we should be able to control more things from just one place. So here are some cool products that you can pair with your smartphone, which will hopefully make your life a bit easier. ICEdot's Crash Sensor Image 1 of... Read more

How To Look This Good In A Selfie

How To Photo and Image Photo and Image Editing February 1, 2015

Whether you love them or loathe them, it looks as though the selfie is not going away any time soon. They have been criticized for making people narcissistic but is there anything wrong with documenting your life and sharing it with those who love and know you best? That... Read more

Why You Should Never Use An iPad To Take Photos!

Photo and Image January 30, 2015

There are many reasons why you should avoid taking photos with an iPad. Firstly because they were never actually designed to have the best camera, so you’re not going to get an amazing shot and secondly because you’ll only end up blocking everyone’s view, annoying the heck out of... Read more

10 Inventions We Can Thank NASA For

News January 29, 2015

When we think of NASA often the first thing that springs to mind is the exploration of new planets and moons, not objects that we use here on Earth everyday. However, because NASA has always been at the forefront of innovation, it has been able to develop new and... Read more

Everything You Need To Know About HoloLens

Software Reviews January 27, 2015

When Microsoft held its Windows 10 event last week at its headquarters in Washington, no one was expecting a new futuristic wearable device. The tech company astounded everyone with the announcement about HoloLens, Microsoft’s sleek-looking headset, complete with transparent lenses. It really does look like something straight out of... Read more

The Most Extreme Selfies Yet!

Photo and Image January 26, 2015

Just when you thought you’d seen everything there was to see in selfies, think again. There are more daredevils out there than we thought possible and thankfully they just love sharing their risks exploits with the rest of the world. Here is our collection of even more extreme selfies... Read more

13 Of The Best Photobombs Ever Captured

Internet January 23, 2015

The following photobombs are among the best that the Internet has to offer, some have been provided by nature, others celebs, whereas others are just out-and-out hilarious! This sea creature tried to hitch a ride... Image 1 of 13 Read more

The Best Viral Moments Of 2014 That Broke The Internet

Internet January 22, 2015

2014 was certainly the year of the selfie, with celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Beyonce stealing the limelight when it came to Instagram and Twitter. However, who can forget the amazing Oscar selfie courtesy of Ellen DeGeneres or the scandal involving naked pictures and numerous celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence... Read more

Windows 10 Will Be Free, And All The Details From The Windows 10 Event

Gaming News Windows January 21, 2015

Microsoft’s event has finally revealed all its secrets surrounding Windows 10; some were expected, while others not so. There is clearly something to appeal to everyone in this major update, whether you are a heavy Internet browser or a gamer. Microsoft’s focus seems to be set on providing cross-platform... Read more

Robot Fails Prove They Will Never Take Over The World!

Internet January 21, 2015

Thanks to scientists and sci-fi movies everyone seems to have a genuine fear of a robot uprising but take solace from these following GIFs. They prove that at best, most robots are still just clumsy pieces of metal that are reliant on humans to program them properly. Here are... Read more

The TechBeat Windows 10 Rumor Round-Up

Windows January 20, 2015

Microsoft’s Windows 10 event is upon us and we will finally get to see what the company has planned for the future of its operating system. This could be a pivotal moment for Microsoft; most new PCs now run Windows 8 but it is surprising how many people never... Read more

“My Day On A Plate” Goes Viral!

Internet News January 19, 2015

The founder of juice company Plenish, Kara Rosen revealed her daily diet in an interview with the Telegraph for the article “My day on a plate”. She explains how she starts the day with hot water and lemon, followed by a green juice to stop her stomach rumbling –... Read more