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Last week, I asked (perhaps rhetorically) if Microsoft’s push for people to ditch Windows XP will ever end. I suppose I can keep asking that, as Microsoft is supposed to launch a Windows XP warning popup on the 8th of March; and it’s supposed to look like the screenshot... Read more
Is Microsoft Making A Free Version Of Windows 8.1?
News March 4, 2014
The word is that Microsoft is “experimenting” with a “new” version of Windows 8.1; new because it is supposed to be free. Obviously, if this is true, and Microsoft actually comes out with a free version of Windows 8.1, the chances are that the adoption rate of the operating... Read more
When will it end? I suppose only when Windows XP ceases to exist? Earlier this month, Microsoft urged techies to help their friends and families transition from Windows XP to Windows 8.1. Via a blog post, the company highlighted – not for the first time – that support for... Read more
Office 2013 Service Pack 1 Released By Microsoft
News February 27, 2014
Microsoft Office users, listen up. There’s an important update that you will want to get as soon as you can. This is something you have to know – Microsoft has released Service Pack 1 for Office 2013. That means you need to get downloading to enjoy its benefits. The release... Read more
The Latest Version Of CCleaner is Available Now
News February 26, 2014
CCleaner from Piriform is likely the most popular freeware cleaner out there thanks to the fact that it is quick and easy to use. Effectively CCleaner gives your computer a good spring clean, removing cookies, temporary files and any other unused data that clogs up your PC, slowing it... Read more
It’s not that Siri is all that brilliant. She could be hilarious with her responses, sure, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. Ask Apple users just how often they use Siri, or even if they even rely heavily on Apple’s built-in personal assistant. There is,... Read more
Google Chrome has dominated the browser market and eventually become the most used browser globally since being released six year ago. Google has worked hard to develop and refine Chrome, resulting in a fast and secure browser that can be tailored and customized to suit the user. In Version... Read more
Sony’s PS4 Virtual Reality Headset Is On The Way
News February 25, 2014
According to sources, Sony’s rumoured virtual reality headset is near completion and is nearly ready to be unveiled. The little bird, who wants to remain anonymous for obvious reasons, told TechRadar: “The quality and resolution are really, really good. People will definitely be impressed with what Sony’s built”. Sony’s... Read more
IOS Jailbreak Hacker Gets Position At Apple
Mobile February 25, 2014
‘Winocm’ is a well-known hacker of iOS and OS X. He is responsible for single-handedly rewriting the core of both these operating systems. He did this to allow them to be ported to other devices. ‘Winocm’ has contributed to various jailbreak applications for iPhones, but it seems as though... Read more
Microsoft To Slash Windows 8.1 Price By 70 Percent
News February 24, 2014
Whether you rant or rave about the merits (or lack thereof) of the Windows operating system, there is no doubt that it contributes largely to the cost of a new computer. When manufacturers ship their devices with Windows pre-installed, they have to pay for the license, which Microsoft dictates,... Read more
Last week Facebook announced that it is acquiring the messaging company WhatsApp for an approximate total of $16 billion. Included in the deal is $4 billion in cash, $12 billion of Facebook shares and an extra $3 billion in restricted stock units which will be granted to WhatApp’s founders... Read more
Holographic Memory Device Created
News February 24, 2014
I don’t know about you, but I love escaping every now and then into a good sci-fi movie. Maybe a classic like Blade Runner or Star Wars. I love the idea of the technology used in sci-fi fiction; light sabers, hover cars etc. Who knows? Maybe one day we... Read more
U.S. Navy is Getting Ready To Use Star Wars Lasers in Battle
Internet February 21, 2014
We all knew that it was only a matter of time before Star Wars came to earth. Who doesn’t remember the lasers and the lightsabers? And who could forget the Death Star – especially when its green laser blew Princess Leia’s home planet of Alderaan to dust! If you’re... Read more
Microsoft UX Designer: “Metro is Crap For Power Users”
News February 19, 2014
That comes straight from the horse’s mouth, folks – a guy who is directly involved in designing UX for Microsoft, who goes by the name pwnies on Reddit. Of course, we know just how bad things can go on the site, especially when Redditors get all riled up; and then... Read more
Marty McFly’s Power Laces Are Coming in 2015
News February 19, 2014
If you watched Back To The Future Part 2, (and let’s be honest, who didn’t watch it?) you’ll remember Marty McFly’s shoes. You remember them because they were all kinds of awesome – they laced themselves up without Marty having to do anything! And, if you’re anything like me, you immediately... Read more
Scientists Successfully Control Nanomotors In Human Cells
Internet February 17, 2014
Scientists fro the Pennsylvania State University have successfully inserted and remotely controlled “nanomotors” inside human cells. With further development these “rocket-shaped metal particles” could be used to deliver medicine, perform micro-surgery and even destroy the cell completely. Nanomotors are moved via externally-delivered ultrasonic waves and can be maneuvered by... Read more
A Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion
News February 17, 2014
Nuclear fusion has the potential to produce enough energy to meet humans’ high demands, so it is understandable why scientists invest a lot of time and money into researching this technology. It is unlikely that we will see this energy resource commercially available any time soon but scientists have... Read more
Anyone who has spent some time playing on a gaming console knows just how it can take you to a whole new world (or dimension, if you want). However, there is something to be said about PC gaming, and everyone knows that that experience is hard to beat. Of... Read more