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Shutting down your PC in Windows 8

A common gripe that many Windows 8 PC users have is the extra step that’s now seems to be needed to shut down the computer, but it doesn’t have to be that way. On a Windows 8 desktop machine you can use the keyboard shortcut of the windows key and ‘I’ then select settings, the power button and click ‘shut down’ or[Read More…]

Flashlight App for iPhone & Android mobiles

How often have you found yourself using the light emitted from the screen of your mobile phone to help you find something in the dark?   Well if is answer is ‘all the time’ here’s an App for iPhone and Android devices that can really brighten up the situation. The Flashlight LED HD app turns your smartphone into a torch, but[Read More…]

Safe student web browsing on iPad

If your kids are heading off to school with an iPad in hand this year, here’s a handy free App to ensure any web browsing on the device is family friendly. AVG Family safety is an alternative browser that will automatically block any websites that have been identified as inappropriate, malicious, contain scams or malware using information provided by AVG’s[Read More…]

Social Networks agree on complaint handling

Social Networks such as Facebook and Twitter can be a haven of inappropriate and anti-social activity, however under new government guidelines, reporting problems experienced on these sites should be a much more straightforward process. The cooperative arrangement for complaints handling agreed to by Facebook, Google Yahoo and Microsoft commits these companies to clearly state acceptable use guidelines and raise awareness[Read More…]

Jetpack Joyride – Free Game for PS3 and PS Vita

If you’re looking for something fun and free to play on your Playstation 3 or Playstation VITA console, the game to check out is Jetpack Joyride. Originally made for iPhone this game is perfect to play in short bursts as you Jetpack your way through a science lab, avoiding obstacles and attackers while collecting coins. Put simply, it’s just one[Read More…]