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Reviving a drowned Mobile phone

Reviving a drowned Mobile phone

Possibly the worst thing that you could do your mobile phone is get it wet…or even worse completely submerge it in any kind of liquid. Accidents do happen, from putting your phone though the wash to dropping it in the toilet or spilling a drink on it and usually the outcome is not great for the device. A new product[Read More…]

Cheaper Batteries for your Digital Camera

It’s a good idea to have a spare battery for your digital still or video camera as you never know when you’ll be caught out with a flat battery and no chance of a quick recharge, but when it comes to shopping for a backup or replacement battery, it pays to do your homework. You could go back to the store you[Read More…]

Find your Data Doppleganger

How much can your mobile device tell you about who you really are?  Well thanks to the Human Face of Big Data project, people from across the globe can now compare themselves to others by comparing answers in real time to questions across a range of topics. The Human Face of Big data App is being used to collect anonymous[Read More…]

Artweaver – Free Photoshop alternative

The industry standard when it comes to graphic design and image manipulation is Adobe Photoshop, however the full featured version is quite expensive. Fortunately you don’t need to go searching for illegal copies of the program, as there are some great free alternatives available. Artweaver is program that has many of the same features as Photoshop. You can work with[Read More…]

Skylanders: Giants – Out this week

A year ago, Activision released a game that combined real world toys with a video games. “Skylanders: Spyro’s adventure” was a top selling hit and this week the sequel, Skylanders Giants, arrives to continue the adventure. The good news for those who invested quite heavily in the first game, buying all the various character figures, you’ll be able to use[Read More…]