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It’s probably a good idea for you to consider getting yourself a Virtual Private Network (VPN) setup when you find yourself connecting to free wireless hotspots on a regular basis. With a VPN, you will have a free and protected tunnel through the Internet. Your data will be safe... Read more
Finally, after all the rumours circulating about the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, Samsung have confirmed that it will hit markets this summer. They have labelled it the new “rugged” version of their popular Galaxy S4 smartphone. This new handset is aimed at those of you who love the great... Read more
A Guide to Debian 7.0 “Wheezy” Linux OS
News June 6, 2013
Each time a new Debian is out, people get excited. Releases aren’t frequent, which makes one special. The releases are also appreciated because many distributions such as the Linux Mint, Mepis and Pinguy among others have been based on it. Setting Up Your Desktops As opposed to other distributions,... Read more
Fedora 19 Linux Enters Beta Testing
News June 5, 2013
Schrödinger’s Cat is out of the bag – Fedora 19 is now undergoing beta testing! Fedora is always mocked for being late with scheduled releases. However, according to the company, these delays were due to technical overhaul. Moving on from that, Fedora 19 beta has now arrived 6 months... Read more
Tattoos & Electronic Pills to Replace Passwords?
Mobile June 3, 2013
As more and more of our lives is moving on the Internet, the need to protect our privacy with the help of unbreakable passwords is ever stronger. But what can you do to actually remember all the different passcodes you use for your different online operations and accounts? Telecom... Read more
3D Printed Guns Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say
Internet June 3, 2013
The successful test firing of the Liberator last month has triggered a massive wave of criticism, but has also led to the expansion of 3D printed gun designs and plans. Over the last couple of weeks, there have been several reports related to the topic, including the manufacture of... Read more
Intel has announced its latest generation Core i3,i5 and i7 processor, promising that they will offer “the biggest improvement in battery life in Intel history” compared to previous models. Intel is calling these chips “4th generation”. The logic behind this is due to the increased number of people using... Read more
Android To Overtake Apple
Mobile June 1, 2013
Ok, so they aren’t completely taking them over! (I thought it would grab your attention though!) They are however predicted to supercede Apple when it comes to tablets. Apple have dominated this market ever since the tablet was launched. However the tech research company ABI Research think this is about... Read more
Pricing for Xbox One & PS4 Pre-Order Revealed
Internet June 1, 2013
Although official pricing details have not yet been revealed for either of this year’s next-generation consoles, early retail listings for pre-orders suggest may give us an idea about what to expect when Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation 4 are out. According to gaming website IGN, it is common... Read more
Nokia EOS to Have Giant Image Sensor
Mobile June 1, 2013
Any rumors related to smartphones tend to get blown out of proportion. However, this one might actually have some substance. There is no doubt that the Windows Phone 8 failed to capture the people’s imagination and mobile devices running on it didn’t manage to sell strongly. That may change... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Confirmed & Specs Revealed
Mobile May 31, 2013
The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini has been confirmed by the team at Samsung. As expected the Galaxy S4 Mini keeps close to the S4 but with a small display and mid-range hardware options. According to Samsung the S4 Mini features a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display and a 1.7GHz processor that supports 1.5GB... Read more
Google Buys Makani Power: Kite Powered Energy
Internet May 31, 2013
Google has purchased Makani Power, a company it had been investing in from its inception. The US based company will be the latest addition to Google’s ever-growing research and development department. The price which Google has paid for buying Makani has not been revealed but it is rumored that... Read more
A man has been arrested for selling counterfeit copies of multimedia Adobe software, making a killing off his nefarious activities. Postal inspectors had to go undercover to uncover the fraud being carried out by the suspect, who claims he has been doing it for many years now. His modus... Read more
iPhone 6 Rumours And News
Mobile May 29, 2013
Rumours for the next iPhone are flying around, with much speculation surrounding when it will be released and what the new features will be. Perhaps the first question to consider is what will the next model be? Some say the iPhone 5S will be released first and the iPhone... Read more
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With the official announcement that Windows 8.1 will be available on June 26th, Windows 8 lovers and skeptics alike have been scouring news sites to find out exactly what will be included in the free update. While we’ll have to wait until the first day of Microsoft’s Build 2013... Read more
Gigabyte Launches BRIX Mini-PC
Software Reviews May 29, 2013
Computer hardware manufacturer Gigabyte has entered the mini-PC market with the BRIX mini-PC, a miniature system that is nonetheless highly customizable and packs a lot of power. The palm-sized system, known officially as the GB-XM1-3537 but referred to with the much-easier to remember term BRIX, was first unveiled at... Read more
Just a little over two months ago, we were all going gaga about the idea of sapphire screens, with a surprising (or not-so-surprising) readiness to say goodbye to good old trusty Gorilla Glass. Well, maybe not all of us, but the thought of sapphire screens more resistant than Gorilla... Read more
Samsung Galaxy S3 Battery Bursts Into Flames
Mobile May 29, 2013
A Samsung Galaxy S3 is believed to have burst into flames and the results were shared by a Reddit user through several photos. According to the Reddit user the Galaxy S III started to smoke as its battery began inflating. Damage started with melted and burning plastic but quickly caused more... Read more