iPhone Tips and Tricks

Whether you are a new user or a seasoned user of Apple’s iPhone, you're most likely not making use of your smartphone to the absolute maximum. With these simple tips and tricks, you won’t learn everything about your iPhone, but you will definitely become a more proficient user.


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6 Uncommon But Highly Useful iPhone Features

An iPhone is a brilliant device and anyone who has one knows that it can make almost everything you do easier; whether that be looking for a nearby bar or sending e-mails to clients and colleagues. However, while you're probably familiar with many of the very useful aspects of your phone, there is a good chance that there are still things that you haven't made full use of yet. There are probably

Staying Safe On Your iPhone

By now, it is certainly safe to say that Apple has gained a wider following than just the young, tech-savvy demographic that initially seemed to flock to Mac products. While Mac computers (and specifically the MacBook Pro) have steadily arisen in popularity, the brand’s move to household name is built largely on their fleet of iOS products, and specifically the iPhone. Apple boasts

How to Deal with Unwanted Phone Calls

Did you know that the most unused feature on a smartphone is the phone itself? We just don’t call each other the way we used to. Instead we text, email, or Facebook to get in touch. This is the reason your phone doesn’t ring very often. When it does, you usually know who is calling you thanks to caller ID. Caller ID allows you to screen every phone call and only answer when you want to talk. If

Notebook Accessories to Look Out For

The demand for notebooks has increased tremendously over the past few years. More and more consumers are choosing notebooks over traditional desktop computers. Netbook manufacturers are constantly adding new features to their products, thus making them even more attractive to users. Manufacturers are also frequently lowering prices in an attempt to create new customer segments for their products.

5 Android Apps To Protect Your Phone From Criminals

Mobile security is a major area of concern for personal as well as corporate users. Since Android powered phones occupy the largest share of the smartphone market, they are increasingly being targeted by hackers and cyber criminals. With this increase, there is an increased chance that you too will encounter malware. So, what can be done about it?

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Is the Government Spying on You with Insect Robots?

It’s possible. The title of this article may sound like a question from the tin hat brigade. It may also seem like the stuff of science fiction. However, current robotic technology is very close to being able to achieve this goal. That’s only the stuff we know about. The government has a long standing practice of keeping the newest advances in military technology top secret. So, those insect bots

Top 5 Gadgets Invented by Ingenious Engineers

Ever since humans began to experiment with self-made tools, civilizations throughout the course of recorded history have gradually developed various forms of technology to help make their lives easier and more efficient. Our humble beginnings with simple tools, however, have grown into something much more over the past few thousand years: We’ve eventually worked our way up to developing

Build a Set-Top Media Center for Under $60 With Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi is a stripped-down, $35 computer-on-a-board created by the UK-based Raspberry Pi foundation to provide an affordable platform for beginning coders.


Released in February of this year, the Pi proved so popular that suppliers Premier Farnell and RS Components struggled to meet demand. It’s not hard to see why: with a 700 MHz ARM processor, a VideoCore IV GPU, and 1080p HDMI output

Increase A Laptop's Battery Life [How To]

When you’re constantly on the move and rely on your laptop to perform when you most need it, you need to be sure that your battery won’t suddenly drain on you, leaving you in the lurch. If this sounds like a situation that you frequently find yourself in, perhaps you should look at upgrading to a laptop battery with a longer life. But if that step sounds a bit drastic, there may be a few things

Matte and Glossy Monitors – A Clear Difference

For many people their experience of ‘glossy’ screens comes from their shiny laptops, tablets and netbooks. This experience will undoubtedly have taught them the importance of regulating the lighting environment when dealing with glossy screens. Perhaps they can’t see (pun intended) the purpose of such a screen surface as they are unable to sit outside and make use of their device’s wireless

Phone Etiquette: Six Mistakes You Should Avoid

Everyone everywhere is talking on their cellphones, and everyone everywhere has committed some form of bad phone etiquette in their lifetime. The use of cellphones is always on the rise, and more people are finding new ways to use their phone in an unattractive and ignorant way. The following are a few things that cell phone users do that is considered bad phone etiquette.


1. Talking too loud.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Review & Features

The Galaxy S and SII were among the best smartphones of their respective generations. The S III is not a phone at all; it's a beautiful, magical pebble Samsung found in a clear mountain stream, and it loves you, which is why you shouldn't find its unblinking concentration on your mug at all unnerving. Yes, it has a giant brain that recognises your face, and your voice, and your friends' faces,

How to Buy a Digital Camera: Complete Guide

It’s not difficult to get lost in a sea of digital camera choices. Certain digital cameras are meant for professional photography while the rest are sufficient for capturing still life no matter where you’re at. We have brought the main digital cameras to your screen for viewing which would best suit your needs or work well as a gift.



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Are Our Technology Obsessions Making Us Sick?

Few can argue the convenience of being able to access your day's schedule with the touch of your smart phone button, or having the freedom to get online from just about anywhere. Despite all the benefits that technology has provided us, some experts are saying this love affair is, for some, turning into an obsession which will have health consequences down the road.

The Threat to Mental Health

How to Stay Safe While Going Mobile

It's easy to have a smartphone or tablet, isn't it? We live in a world where we feel a sense of happiness when we look down at our phone and see that "3G" or "4G" indicator in the top corner of our screen. We feel even better when there is a wireless connection. It's no secret that we have become addicted to getting our information right away, checking our social media profiles, and even

Tips to Keep Your Android Mobile Phone Safe

With the amount of information we keep on our smartphones, it's increasingly vital that we protect them and the data they house. I don't want to sound like a fear-monger, but the fact is your phone can be lost or stolen, it can be destroyed, or its contents can be hacked via malware. Here are a few basic and advanced tips to consider to protect everything from your work files to contact

How to Choose the Right TV. Standard, HD or 3D?

Choosing a new television can be difficult and confusing. Commercials and advertisements make every TV look like the one you can’t live without. The various television brands and marketers put out lots of information, and not all of the advice out there on which TV is best for you is good. This brief introduction to the different types of televisions that are out there is a great place to start

BlackBerry Launches Social Music Service

Blackberry has just launched a new music service that will let BlackBerry users share and discover new tunes with their friends through BlackBerry Messenger. It is an attempt by Research in Motion to improve its BlackBerry Messenger service to compete against Apple and Android. BlackBerry smartphones do not offer a RIM-enabled way to buy music, although audio and other files can be loaded onto

Increase Battery Life on Android Mobile Phones

Anyone who has a smartphone knows that battery life is an issue. At the moment, the smartphone industry tends to favor performance over battery life when developing specifications for their new devices. To be perfectly honest, I am all for this. I would argue that it's better to have a zippy phone that acts quickly when I need it to rather than a slow, less sleek device that can withstand a few