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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…

Is The Internet Replacing Doctor’s Consultations?
How often do you pay your doctor a visit? Do you look forward to it? How do you interact with your doctor? Are you totally comfortable asking whatever questions you have, or do you hesitate to bring up certain topics? If you’re anything like many people, you might consider... Read more
Airbnb’s Neighborhoods And Local Lounges
In spite of the understandable misgivings of people about letting their apartments to complete strangers, Airbnb has gone a long way since it was founded in 2008. The service has given countless people all over the world an opportunity to book unique accommodations and to earn from their extra... Read more
Striiv: The Fitness App That Will Get You Addicted
I don’t know about you, but if I shed pounds for every minute I play my game of the month (current addiction: Pocket Planes; you really should try it), I would be thinner than Kate Moss in her heyday. If engaging in fitness exercises were as addictive as these... Read more
The One Dock To Rule Them All
How many mobile phones and tablets do you have at home? If your household is into gadgets – and what household isn’t these days? – then the chances are that you have at least one Apple device and one Samsung device. This is perfect especially for those who work... Read more
Entrepreneurs in the Palestinian Territories
This week marks an exciting period in the lives of young entrepreneurs worldwide. From the 12th to the 18th of November, this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week will be held. The event was launched in 2007, but has since then expanded to involve more underrepresented parts of the world, encouraging... Read more
Aakash 2 Launched In India

Aakash 2 Launched In India

News November 13, 2012

Proponents of making technological devices, such as tablets, readily available to everyone in the world were thrilled when the world’s cheapest tablet, the Aakash, was announced in India last year. Produced by UK-based company DataWind, the Android-based tablet was the first in a planned series of very affordable tablets... Read more
Gmail’s New Compose Email View
Does anyone remember the days when email was mentioned using its “full name”, electronic mail? How about the times when email was practically synonymous to Hotmail or Yahoo? Then Google entered the email scene, and the rest, as they say, is history. Sure, other webmail platforms still have a... Read more
Will Microsoft Surface Give Mac Users A Reason To Switch?
They say that once you go Mac, you won’t go back. To Windows, that is. However, with all the hype that has been surrounding Microsoft’s Metro interface, it might just be a step in the direction of going back to what many personal computer users started with. Microsoft officially... Read more
How Technology Helped During Hurricane Sandy
As the whole world followed the news about Hurricane Sandy, the Americans who were actually affected hunkered down and got ready to face a beating from nature. Something that is not all that common in that particular part of the world. One element of the preparations and disaster response... Read more
Hue Is The Lightbulb For Apple Fanboys
Let’s take Apple fanboyism (or fangirlism, to cover both genders) to the next level, shall we? I’ve been accused of being one, mind you, and I really can’t be bothered. The truth is, Apple’s products are awesome, and I just don’t feel the need to switch brands just yet.... Read more
The Rise of King.com
The world of video games has changed drastically over the years, with the target audience broadening in spectrum. Gone are the days when “people who play video games” was synonymous to “nerds living in their parents’ basement”. Not that that may still be the case for some. Thanks to the burgeoning... Read more
How to Sell Your iPad 3
I love my iPad 3. I said that the day I bought it, and I will not hesitate to say it again. And again. I have to admit, however, that the announcement of the 4th generation iPad kind of threw me off guard. Just like the horde of Apple... Read more
Worst Passwords of 2012
The year 2012 is not quite over yet, but we have had a lot of incidents of security breaches. Correct me if I’m wrong, but hackers seem to be getting smarter and more creative, while some users just continue being lazy and lax when it comes to security.  How... Read more
Why Apple’s Fusion Drive Matters
It’s been more than a week since we all got suckered into staying up late – or taking an hour or so off from work, as the case may be – because of the Apple iPad Mini event. While most of us held our breaths till the iPad Mini... Read more
Apple’s Commitment to Education
The special event that Apple held last week brought mixed reactions as usual. There were some things that only “meh” could be used to describe, but one thing that really caught my attention was iBooks textbooks for iPad. Dubbed “The next chapter in learning”, the improved platform highlighted one... Read more
Must-Have Safari Extensions
We all have our browser of choice, and for me, that’s Safari. While I have had some issues lately with crashing when right-clicking to open a link in a new tab, I have to say that this browser still remains my default. That’s not saying I don’t use alternative... Read more
Health Apps That Can Make Your Life Better
The mobile phone has changed the world, and continues to do so, making an impact on almost every aspect of our lives. I don’t know if it’s just me, or if there really is a significant increase in the visibility of health-related apps and platforms. From big names to... Read more
10-inch Nexus And 3G-capable Nexus 7 In The Works?
Before we were all blown away (take it with sarcasm or not) by the Apple Special Event the other day, the Android community was all abuzz with rumors about the iPad line’s competitor. Thanks mainly to the invites that Google sent out for its own event, which is slated... Read more