More and more tablet computers are coming onto the market almost every week and most major manufacturers are aiming to produce at least one during the foreseeable future as the competition in this area hots up. They certainly have their uses and advantages, more perhaps for the non-productive side of things rather than as a daily working tool, but for …
Google Docs Viewer
Millions of people use Google Docs Viewer every day to quickly view PDFs, Microsoft Word documents and PowerPoint presentations online. Viewing files in your browser is easier, generally far more secure than downloading and opening them on your own computer, saves time and reduces clutter on your hard-drive. Now, in addition to support for the major Microsoft formats DOC, DOCX, …
Mumsnet withdraws support for web filtering
The popular and influential women’s forum Mumsnet has withdrawn its support for UK Tory MP’s proposals to try and get internet service providers to filter the web to stop children from accessing pornography.
Microsoft and Nokia sign deal
Mobile phone company Nokia has confirmed a much-rumoured deal with the software giant Microsoft and Windows Phone 7 will now become Nokia’s primary smartphone operating system.
Facebook redesigns Pages
Facebook is at it again, today launching a redesign and expansion of functionality of its Pages for businesses, brands, media, and public figures. Normal profile pages underwent change back in December 2010. All pages will automatically migrate to the new format by March 1st 2011. Facebook Page Redesign 2011: All You Need to Know
Be careful what you tweet
The Press Complaints Commission in the UK has ruled that information posted on Twitter should be considered public and publishable by newspapers after it cleared the Daily Mail and Independent on Sunday of breaching privacy guidelines. Read the story.
The RAW deal
Shooting in JPG format can be very limiting for professionals or keen amateurs, but with many digital cameras these days giving the option for Camera RAW formats you can produce superior images. As long as you can process, or develop, your images. How To Process Camera Raw Without Paying for Adobe Photoshop
Cloud printing from a smartphone
Imagine printing an important document from your smartphone on the way to work and finding the printout waiting for you when you walk in the door. This is the latest cloud offering from Google. You do have to set up the printer beforehand, but even still, I’m sure a lot of smartphone owners will find it extremely useful. Cloud printing …
Larry Page takes over at Google
In a surprise announcement, Google co-founder Larry Page will take over as CEO, replacing current CEO Eric Schmidt, as from April 4th 2011 and will assume responsibility for Google’s day-to-day operations.
Picking a new Android phone
Choosing a new phone, be it the smart or dumb type, can be a daunting task with so many appearing on the market on almost a weekly basis. For smartphones, such as those using the Android OS, which is the best? Do you actually need to upgrade? Here is an interesting article on How to Pick Your Next Android Phone: …