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Deepfake Safety: Five Things You Can Do Today

The generation of images, videos, and voices through artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that demands we establish clear criteria and good habits to defend ourselves from the dangers of abusing these technologies. Deepfakes are already part of our everyday online life, so it is a very good idea…

Top Online Scams to Be Aware of in 2025

The internet is undoubtedly full of great content, hobbies, information, offers, products, and people, but there’s also a darker side to it. We might not realise it, but every day we’re exposed to threats and scams as we navigate the online world. Curiosity and trust can be exploited to lure…

Meet the new features for Avast Free AV and Avast Premium Security

With millions of active users worldwide, Avast stands as a benchmark in cybersecurity. Why? Because of the quality of its solutions, the reach of its tools and because it is a platform in continuous evolution. A platform that today, once again, places our security at the forefront by reinforcing every…

Could You Live Without Your Smartphone? Probably Not.
It sure didn’t take very long before smartphones came into the world and started to dominate our lives. Even sitting here thinking now, I can’t think of very many people I know who don’t own a smartphone. I can still remember when the very first iPhone was released and... Read more
Doctors Look to Watson Supercomputer in Ebola Battle
A supercomputer could help stop Ebola outbreaks, like the one that has killed over 460 people in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. Doctors at Mercy Hospital in Sierra Leone have stated: ”Emerging technologies can help early-warning systems, outbreak response and communication between healthcare providers, wildlife and veterinary professionals.”  Doctors... Read more
11 People Who Probably Won’t See 30
I’m not really a lover of heights, so looking over the edge of a cliff or staring down into a  canyon is not really my favourite pastime. However for some people it is and they get a real thrill from living life on the edge – in some cases... Read more
Use Migration Assistant To Switch From Windows To Mac
To make the jump from Windows to Mac is not one to be taken lightly, but once you have made the decision and you stick with it, you’ll be a happy camper.  I moved from Windows to Mac, as my personal computing choice, approximately 10 years back now and I... Read more
Factory Resetting Android Phones May Not Erase All Data
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably took to sites like eBay or Craigslist to get rid of your used cell phones. And why not? Who wants to keep a drawer full of old phones when there’s some money to be made from them? All you have to do... Read more
How To Fix Your Broken iPhone Display
Apple builds their flagship devices with great care and makes them able to withstand a lot of wear and tear. But people do treat them like they are made of an indestructible material and throw them around a bit, which of course they aren’t and so the occasional cracked... Read more
iPhone 6’s Sapphire Screen Pics Leaked – Have A Look!
As the world inches closer and closer to the month of September, all eyes and ears are searching for anything that might give them more clues as to what to expect from Apple’s iPhone 6. Recent leaks (if you believe they’re genuine) show 2 bigger screen sizes for the... Read more
Apple Hires Tag Heuer Exec, iWatch Rumours Increase
Apple is known for high-end products and kit that people can’t wait to get their hands on!  The world is always waiting for the next amazing creation by Apple.  Right now, its the iWatch.  What makes its arrival even more exciting, is the fact that Patrick Prunjaux, the sales... Read more
Netflix Will Pay You To Stay Home & Watch Netflix
What’s your ideal job? What would you love to do day after day after day? I can think of all kinds of things I’d like to not do all day – and I’m sure you can as well! If you live in the UK, though, Netflix is looking to hire... Read more
FDA Encouraging Pharmaceutical Firms To Tweet About Drug Side Effects
Do you use Twitter?  Millions of people do!  Television, sports’events and various other social events can be followed, keeping you up to date and in the know!  Now another organisation is hoping to join the tweeting ranks: the FDA.  They are hoping drug and pharmaceutical companies will tweet the... Read more
Possibly The Best Use Yet For A Raspberry Pi?
I’ve heard of many uses for the Raspberry Pi but I never knew you could use one to deter a cat from leaving its business in your garden. However, that is exactly what Joshua Thumim created – a feline repellent system. Thumim was disgusted at how many cat turds... Read more
Smart Parking Meters To Charge More For Less Efficient Vehicles
From July 1, newly installed “smart” meters in the Spanish capital of Madrid will charge higher parking fees to vehicles, which consume large amounts of fuel or emit billows of exhaust fumes. When a driver pulls into a parking space, they will be prompted to enter their vehicle’s license... Read more
Video Game Gun Thwarts Home Break-In
Thankfully, I’ve never had my home broken into. I like to think if I was home and it happened that I’d do something creative to stop the robbery (in the style of the Home Alone movies), or that I’d go all Chuck Norris on the criminals. Truthfully, I don’t... Read more
The Latest Version Of Maxthon Cloud Browser is Now Available
Maxthon Cloud Browser is a very powerful tabbed browser that has a highly customizable user interface. The software is based upon Internet Explorer’s browser engine.  Maxthon Cloud Browser is very similar to IE but includes many additional features, which allows you to enjoy a more efficient browsing experience. Key... Read more
The Best Free System Utilities
Everything needs a good clean up from time to time and your PC is no different but finding genuine, free system utilities can be tricky. So we’ve put together a small collection of what we think are the best system utilities that promise to clean up your computer and... Read more
Charge Your Phone On A Soofa Solar Powered Bench
Don’t you hate it when your charge runs out of your phone whilst you are out of your house?  I know I have been caught out a few times and let me tell you, it’s really annoying! You could always shell out some money and purchase a battery case... Read more
Mars Curiosity Rover Might’ve Found A UFO
I don’t know the exact statistics, but many people believe there might just be life on other planets. Even talk show hosts seem enamored with this topic and they go so far as asking past presidents of the United States. And speaking of past presidents, Bill Clinton even stated... Read more
How To Locate Your IP Address
Whether you use Mac, Windows, or Linux as your OS, if you have an issue and need to call customer support, they will almost certainly need to know your IP address in order to fix the issue remotely. But how do you find your IP address? How To Find... Read more