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May 18th, 2012PSA: Guard Against/Remove/Detect flashback/flashfake mac malware
April 11th, 2012Unfortunately the world has got to the point where needing security software is advised.
One of them is flashback aka flash fake malware that is currently hitting macs at an alarming rate. So far 600,000 macs have been detected as infected by the fake flash codec trojan.
» Read more: PSA: Guard Against/Remove/Detect flashback/flashfake mac malware
Making the Smart Choice on Selecting your Smartphone
February 27th, 2012Buying yourself that shiny new smartphone can be a daunting task, especially when you don’t know what you’re looking for. Like all technology and most geeky gadgets, smartphones come with a dazzling array of technical terms. Plus, you’ll want to bear in mind the length of the network contract you’re required to take out with the new phone, so you’ll want to make the right choice; remember, that whatever phone you get, you’re likely to be stuck with it for the next couple of years. On the positive side, there are a host of great phones out there at the moment. So, the next question is, what should you be looking for?
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Important things to do to protect your identify from theft
February 17th, 2012Identity theft is when someone steals your identity. This crime entails ruining someone’s economic viability. The criminal penalties prove exuberant with this crime, but sadly, it proves difficult to catch sophisticated identity thieves. It proves necessary for anyone to take the necessary precautions in protecting not only their identity but their financial security.
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These three tips can significantly assist in protecting your identity while browsing or shopping online:
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Essential smartphone travel apps
January 24th, 2012How did people book travel before the internet? It might seem like a silly question, but it’s one of legitimate curiosity to the most recent generations. When we want to book accommodations, we just log onto a travel site, seek out the best fares and rates that fit our parameters, and let the computer do the rest. Our parents had a much tougher time, often requiring a travel agent to handle the procedure. That meant a longer process and more expenses.
Smartphones have done their part in making travel easier, too. In fact, a smartphone is the only tool you need to research, book, organize, and track your travels. With just a few apps it’s a snap.
Use Your iPhone/Smartphone With Gloves
January 4th, 2012One annoying thing with iPhone, iPods, iPads, and anything else with a capacitive touch screen (uses the current in your fingers rather then the pressure) is that once you put on gloves they stop working!
Well there thankfully is a easy selection of solutions;
1. Sew conductive thread into the finger tips.
2. If the gloves are thin lick or blow into the fingertips until it works.
3. Cut off the tips of the glove (last resource).
4. Do what they do in south Korea and use a sausage as a stylus!
And other tricks leave a comment!
Guest Post: View Folder Size Of Any Folder In Windows
December 28th, 2011Windows Explorer is a great file manager and explorer tool from Microsoft that has always remains as is and has not changed much from Windows 3.1 to Windows Vista. Even Windows Explorer provided in Windows 7 has the same look and feel with minor changes.
I have been testing many file managers and explorer, both free and paid but Windows Explorer has always been my final choice. What I love about Windows Explorer is its simplicity and ease of use. It’s because all of us are used to the same interface from the very beginning when we started using Windows.
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Concerned About Your Privacy Online? Try Ghostery
November 29th, 2011Privacy these days online can seem like a joke, that or its perceived that we have privacy on the internet. Well you’re in for a surprise.
How would I describe privacy on the internet;
- not having anything on the internet that is able to track me, or show what I’ve collectively done on the internet.
By that very definition than web privacy is dead, or is it?
Thankfully it’s not, due to a cool plugin called Ghostery.
» Read more: Concerned About Your Privacy Online? Try Ghostery
Host gator cyber Monday save 50%
November 27th, 2011Web host host gator is having a cyber Monday sale;
50% off host gator hosting hosting packages (excluding domains).
The sale is for Monday November 28th only and end Monday November 28th, 2011 at midnight.
However, if you want to save 25% off your order any other time use coupon code:
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Guest post: 5 factors to bear in mind before selecting a smartphone contract
November 23rd, 2011If you’re thinking about getting a shiny new smartphone, or perhaps upgrade an existing handset, then there are rich pickings out there for people who are prepared to do a little bit of research before they part with their hard-earned money. If you consider the following five points beforehand, you’ll also find that getting the right model for your needs doesn’t need to be a difficult as you might think:
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Check out the different networks that are available where you live, and also where you plan on going with your new smartphone. After all, getting a smartphone contract invariably means signing up for a couple of years or so and it’s important to make sure that your new carrier will fit the bill. Ask around, check with family, friends and work colleagues about which network they find best and see if they’ll let you try their handset to see how the connectivity performs.
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Think about the sort of smartphone that you want. You may well have eyes on something like the new iPhone 4S but does it do everything you want it to? More to the point, can you afford it? Remember that there are plenty of rock solid alternatives that run other operating systems such as Android phones and also the latest Windows OS. If you don’t require a top of the range phone then you’ll have many more options at your disposal.
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What kind of support you can expect from your new carrier is also a crucial aspect in signing up for a new contract. There’s little point in going for a deal that seems like a really fantastic package if, soon after signing on the dotted line, you find that there is little or no support for you if things go wrong. Check if they offer support 24/7, if there are any costs involved and it may be worth asking how easy it is to contact billing and administration departments if you get issues on that front too.
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What kind of phone you get as part of your contract deal could be the difference between an enjoyable experience and a terrible one. Many phones that come free with contract deals might not have quite the same specification as you want, or conversely, the carrier may offer you a phone that has more of a technical specification that you really need. If you decide what you need the handset for and then factor in the sort of specification you want then it’s much easier to get the right phone in the first place.
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Do some research on the sort of smartphone deals that people are signing up for. If you go for a carrier that has a well proven track record then you should be fine, while avoid any that you’re not really familiar with or who have black marks against their reputation. Fellow consumers will have posted plenty of reviews and general comments on the internet, so that should be your first port of call in order to start doing research for that new contract that you’re on the lookout for.
Rob Clymo writes about all thing mobile related for Broadband Genie, the place to find the best broadband and phone packages
