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Website or App, Which is Your Preference?

Over the last two years one of the biggest complaints I've had to make against tablet computers is that the Internet has simply not kept the same pace of change.  If you […]

Opera Mini 6.5 Update Released For Various Mobile Devices

Opera Software, developers of the popular Opera web browser, have released Opera Mini 6.5 for various mobile devices including Apple's iPhone and iPad, Blackberry devices, Symbian S60 and Java-enabled phones. Opera Mobile […]

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Google Hotel Finder, Google Maps Mashup

It feels rather strange that Google decided to retire the Google Labs section of their site which often showcased new Google services and features that at least sometimes were turned into full […]

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How to Recalibrate Your Laptop Battery

From time to time, you may notice that your laptop’s battery doesn’t stay charged as long as it should. This is sometimes due to the user constantly keeping the battery on mains […]

Why are we still waiting for affordable laptops / netbooks / tablets for schools?

The mobile computing market changed forever a few years ago with the introduction of the netbook.  Finally a small, reasonably lightweight personal computer that could be carried by anybody.  Then the technology […]

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How to Control Specific Programs for Different Users in Windows 7

When it comes to using a shared computer, there are important considerations to think about in terms of programs that users can access. Naturally, you don’t want everybody to have Administrator privileges […]

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Is the Blackberry becoming a dying breed?

You may have heard recently that Research In Motion is planning on bringing out a number of new smart-phones in the coming months. This includes the new Blackberry Torch, which is the […]

BBC Release Worldwide iPad iPlayer App

In one of the most eagerly awaited broadcasting moves of the year, the BBC have now released their iPlayer app for Apple's iPad.  The app is supported in 11 countries and will […]

Why Smartphone Security Has to Come Front and Centre

For the last few days I've been using the new beta update to Microsoft's smartphone operating system, Windows Phone, on my HTC handset.  I've written a full hands-on review of this 'Mango' […]

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Facebook’s Circle Hacks is Fun, but a Thinly-Veiled Reproduction of Google+’s Circlets

It seems the Facebook development team is not at all amused by Google+’s way of handling groups. The new social networking network utilizes “circlets” – small units in which you can arrange […]

Sony Prepares for Tablet Launch As Verizon Leaks a Peek at the Motorola Xoom 4G

Friday and Saturday have uncovered some pretty interesting things about the new contenders entering the tablet market. Both Sony and Motorola are apparently rushing towards new releases, and while both are expected […]

Apple Announces iCloud and Other Functions

In what Apple enthusiasts called a highly anticipated keynote speech at the Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco this morning, Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced Apple's future approach to cloud computing. iCloud, […]

Smart Mobile Working Since 1986

I've got a keen interest in smartphones and tablets. I think they're just both so brilliant for what you can do with them. For instance, being able to store spreadsheets and important […]

Acer Announces Plans To Launch Ultrabook PC Model

Ranked as the no. 2 PC manufacturing company in the world, Acer Inc. has announced plans to produce an ultra book which will be a super light computer model. The plan is […]

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USB Accessories Support on Android

In the recent past the Android users have been facing problems accessing the USB port efficiently for configuring their accessories to the Android powered phones or tablets. To solve these problems Android […]

Google Chromebook, Are You Consider Buying One?

So the Chromebook has finally been announced, and first models will ship on June 15 in select countries (US and several European countries). Both Acer and Samsung have revealed some of the […]

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5 Useful Internet Tools For Web Junkies

5 Useful Internet Tools looks at web applications that Internet users may find useful. These tools aid you in various tasks, from storing information to specific web searches and reminding you that […]

Has the PC Worm Now Turned

For the last year we've all been talking about tablets.  They've been the technology of the moment for some considerable time now and their appeal doesn't seem to  be diminishing.  It's still […]

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Opera Mobile 11, Opera Mini 6 Mobile Browsers Released

March seems to be the month of the big web browser releases. Microsoft started the fray with Internet Explorer 9, followed by the final version of Firefox 4 yesterday. Now it is […]

Are Apps the New Websites?

I've written a lot about tablets over the last few months and indeed I now own a Windows 7 tablet myself, the ExoPC Slate.  It didn't take much use of this device […]

Tablets, Where Do We Need to Be, and How Do We Get There?

The tablet market is exploding and growing exponentially, but it's still not reaching a critical mass with the general public not embracing them in the way they did netbooks.  So why is […]

Nokia Shares Drop 14% as Staff Walk Out

Nokia is having a turbulent week, first the CEO's secret email to staff about the company being in trouble is leaked to the press, then they announce an historic strategic partnership with […]

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Finding Free Wi-Fi While Traveling

Traveling is a pure pleasure and in the present technology-driven world, traveling has become all the more easy, user friendly, and exciting. Unlike the old days, when traveling meant just packing clothes […]

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Using Google Maps For Travelers

Traveling is one thing that keeps you connected with the world: you explore new places, get to see, eat, and feel new things, meet new people, and a lot more. Everyone likes […]

The Best Language Learning Software

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" - St Ambrose; Perhaps the best application of this saying would be in the field of language learning. When you go to a country […]

The Worst Technology For Travelers

Since time immemorial, experimenting and technology have been a vital factor behind man’s progress. His thirst for knowledge has exposed the unheard secrets of the universe. Our home, earth has been left […]

Donation Coder New Apps For A New Year Event Results

Hi there ghacks readers! It's mouser from DonationCoder.com speaking to you here. Martin has graciously invited me to make a guest post on ghacks about the latest event on the DonationCoder site, […]

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The Most Useful Websites for Travel

There are many books and websites available on the net today that offer planned nature trips at the lowest possible prices, but for those with an independent streak who don't want to […]

European Mobile Charger Agreement Comes into Force Today

A voluntary agreement by all the major mobile phone manufacturers comes into force today in the EU, and because of the way phones are manufactured these days it's bound to very quickly […]

Windows Phone Marketplace hits 5,000 Apps and is Cracked

There's been good news and bad for Microsoft this week.  The good news is that the number of apps available in the new Windows Phone marketplace has been growing steadily since October […]

The Best Technology for Travelers

You are probably expecting me to go into a review of a new laptop or tablet here, but that's not at all what I'm going to do. Indeed, sometimes we forget that […]

Thoughts on Technology and Travel

Traveling with technology requires a certain je ne sais quoi, that sense of something that the French sum up so well with a simple “I don't know”. These days, it seems all […]

Over 300,000 Android Phones Are Being Activated Every Day

Back in August, Google's Andy Rubin proudly boasted that Android phones were being sold at the rate of 200,000 worldwide every day.  The statement drew snyde remarks from Steve Jobs.  Now, Rubin […]

Google shows off Android for Tablets

I'm going to come clean, I'm not a fan of Google's Android operating system.  I just don't think that a desktop / icons approach is appropriate for either a smartphone or a […]

Backpacks for Laptops – Traveling with Technology

The mighty backpack has been around for a long time. For thousands of years men and women have been strapping their goods on their backs and lugging them from place to place. […]

Shopping for Travelers

One of the hardest things about this time of the year is finding the right gifts for the people you love. Sure, it's easy to buy a tie for the men and […]

Windows Phone hits 3,000 apps + 1 unlocker

Two interesting Windows Phone stories have emerged today.  The first of which is that the phone's app store now has over 3,000 apps and 15,000 developers.  This means we can expect to […]

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Travel Technology Today, What's Your Gear List?

What is the best travel technology to bring with you when you are going abroad? It's a difficult question to answer since the needs of different travelers tend to be different. For […]

Finding the Right Way to Power Your Devices on the Road

One of the difficulties of travel in the modern world is that not all countries operate on the same type of electricity. You don't want to have to buy a new charger, […]

How To Protect Your USB Device At Cyber Cafes

Entertainment on the go has become a must for travelers. People who listen to music or watch something all the time are so accustomed to doing those things that they almost feel […]