Noemi Tasarra-Twigg

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Never Lose Again Your Digital Memories

Back Up and Recovery Sep 30, 2024

Losing photos and precious videos is incomparably much more than just a technical inconvenience: it is an emotional loss of dear memories. Cherished captured moments from family gatherings, vacations, and personal milestones hold deep sentiment. It’s as if part of our past has been torn out when these things disappear….

How to Clean Up Your Computer or Laptop after the Holidays

Best Software Sep 19, 2024

Your laptop most probably carries more than just travel photos and memories from your holidays. Using it to stay in touch, watch movies, or navigate your way around an unknown location during your vacation adventures, it’s no surprise that digital clutter builds up. From downloading huge files and accessing unfamiliar…

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…

Now You Can Use The Samsung Galaxy Gear With Other Phones

News October 30, 2013

The smartwatch niche is a booming one, with practically every manufacturer that matters making their own version. One of the most interesting smartwatches to come out this year is the Samsung Galaxy Gear. While Pebble and Cookoo have made it to the scene first, the Galaxy Gear certainly made... Read more

Is BBM For Android & iOS A Hit?

News October 29, 2013

About six months ago, BBM for Android and iOS was announced. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: BBM is the one thing that BlackBerry can be totally proud of. Outages notwithstanding. Of course, we know just how limited you can be with using BBM, as BlackBerry... Read more

How Apple’s Mavericks Hurts Windows

Mobile Windows October 28, 2013

Apple’s iPad latest event may still have the critics in their nitpicking mode, but there is a LOT to be happy about – not the least of which is the fact that the newest OS, Mavericks, is available as a free upgrade. For Mac users who may not have... Read more

Meet SecureDrop: The Open Source Submission System For Whistleblowers

News October 25, 2013

Whistleblowing is the trend these days, and in spite of the strongly differing opinions on the matter, it seems that people who have some secrets to share won’t be stopped. After all, with strong convictions and other entities lending their support, why shouldn’t whistleblowers bring to light things that... Read more

Square Cash Allows You To Send Money Via Email

Internet October 24, 2013

Sending and receiving money online is not always as easy as we would like it to be. Purchasing items online is easy enough, with merchants offering a variety of payment methods, but when it comes to transferring cash, it’s a different matter. Not only can it be a slow... Read more

The iPad Dilemma: iPad Air Or iPad Mini Retina?

Mobile October 23, 2013

Apple has done it again. While critics have been criticizing, and fanboys have been staunchly defending, Apple showed everyone that they still have some breath left in them. More than a few gasps, in fact. For a while there, the consensus was that it was unlikely that the iPad... Read more

Facebook Eases Up On Posting Restrictions For Teens

Internet October 22, 2013

Yesterday, the world seemingly came to a standstill when Facebook went down for a little bit. Some people probably took advantage of the downtime to experience life offline. I honestly did not check Facebook during that time, so I did not experience it firsthand. One thing is for sure:... Read more

Lenovo Announces Miix2, Its First 8-inch Windows 8.1 Tablet

News October 21, 2013

While a huge chunk of the tech world is looking forward to tomorrow, when Apple makes the official announcements about its latest iPads, the rest of the world continues breathing. In fact, other tablets are being designed, announced, and released as well. One of them is the Lenovo Miix2,... Read more

Disney Touchscreen Lets You Feel Textures

Mobile October 18, 2013

“Rendering 3D tactile features on touch surfaces” – that’s how Disney Research describes their new creation. While many of my generation would probably think Ariel, Belle, and all the other not-your-usual princesses of our childhood, this new development will certainly catch the attention of any tech head, Disney princess... Read more

Major Torrent Sites In UK Have Domains Suspended

Internet October 17, 2013

In June of this year, the UK government announced a new unit dedicated to dealing with intellectual property cases. Dubbed the Intellectual Property Crime Unit (City of London Police) – shortened to PIPCU – is supposed to have a £2.5m fund. Launched in September, the unit has not been idle,... Read more

Foursquare Update Now Gives You Unsolicited Advice

Internet News October 17, 2013

Foursquare is supposed to “help you find the perfect places to go with friends,” and since its launch, it has wormed its way into daily routines. While I have to admit that I did use it for a while, I am not a big fan of checking into each and... Read more

ARCHOS GamePad 2 Tablet Available In The US In Q4

News October 16, 2013

Android device pioneer ARCHOS has made the official announcement regarding the second version of its gamer-centric handheld device, the GamePad 2. While it may not have reached the mainstream status of the iPads, Kindle Fires, and Samsung tablets, the ARCHOS GamePad did make waves in its niche: the handheld gaming sector.... Read more

Best Buy Offers Trade-In Program For iPhone 5S And 5C

Mobile October 15, 2013

Have you been wanting to get an iPhone 5C or iPhone 5S, but you’re just not convinced about the price? You know very well that we won’t be seeing Apple iPhone prices take a dive any time soon, unless you’re willing to get a much older version, but here’s... Read more

Android Fingerprint Sensor To Come – Very Soon!

Mobile October 11, 2013

Apple’s new iPhones were announced with a lot of noise, as usual, and while there are people who (correctly or not) say that there isn’t anything revolutionary about the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, the fingerprint sensor certainly got a lot of attention. Unsurprisingly, Android is reported to be... Read more

The Fitbit Force Puts Fitness Tracking & Smartwatch Together

News October 10, 2013

Fitness trackers and smartwatches are the “in” devices these days, whether it’s because of the size or they actually do add to one’s life experience. You already know what I think about the Pebble (it’s still sitting here gathering dust), although I have high hopes for smartwatches of the... Read more

Facebook Building A $120-Million Company Town

Internet October 9, 2013

Last weekend was a silly slash stupid movie weekend, and I finally saw The Internship, which I really would not recommend to anyone who does not have a huge sense of humor. It was silly funny, as only Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson can be, but don’t expect anything... Read more

Apple iPad Mini Retina Unlikely To Arrive This Year

Mobile October 8, 2013

If you’re an iPad owner, and weight matters a lot to you, then you have probably been waiting for the official announcement about the new iPad Mini. We are already hearing rumors about the “iPad Mini 2“, especially since we know that some new pieces of hardware will be... Read more

Microsoft Returning To CES Las Vegas

Internet October 7, 2013

The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES as most people who care about it like to call the event, is the biggest show in the niche. It is traditionally held in January, and as early as now, preparations for CES 2014 are already underway – not to mention the buzz online.... Read more