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Keep Google Searches Private With Blur
by Pete Daniel on 29 January 2015 · 2709 views
Blur is a useful privacy extension that can ensure that Google cannot track your searches back to your own profile. Proxy servers are used to keep things anonymous. This Firefox add-on/Chrome extension is an alternative to Startpage and Blekko. ... Read more
New Aluminum air battery improves on Lithium-Ion is water refillable
by Pete Daniel on 29 January 2015 · 3900 views
Fugi Pigment have made an interesting announcement about a green battery design that combines aluminum-air design properties which can run for up to two weeks and then be refilled with tap water. Yes, tap water. Ten times the energy density too. ... Read more
Google’s Newest Awarded Patent is an Automatic Incognito Mode
by Pete Daniel on 29 January 2015 · 2141 views
Google was recently granted a new patent to automatically turn on incognito mode in a mobile or desktop web browser. The U.S Patent No. 8,935,798 B1 was filed back in 2011 by Nest which was bought out by Google as part of their Internet of Things. ... Read more
Chrome OS Cloud Import Feature Lets You Backup External Drives to Google Drive
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 2501 views
Along with the redesigned Chrome OS File Manager that is coming to the Linux-based operating system, the Chrome File Manager is about to have some new features added while you wait. Clearly no one is resting on their laurels in the Chrome OS team. ... Read more
Microsoft ships record 10.5M Lumia phones in four quarter. Integration of Nokia on target
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 1771 views
Just when you thought that the Nokia brand was dead, news comes out of Microsoft's that they sold 10.5 million units in the third quarter. Surprise! As Alcatel felt with the Palm drand, there is still value in 2nd tier brands. ... Read more
Ericsson, T-Mobile and Google increase focus on using unlicensed LTE labeled as '4.5G or 'LTE Unlicensed'
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 2625 views
The idea of using the unlicensed spectrum to broadcast Wi-Fi over greater distances is gaining some momentum with several players looking to shake things up. AT&T bought out the Wi-Fi provider Wayport in 2008 and Google bought Alpental Technologies. ... Read more
YouTube's HTML5 Player becomes the default instead of Flash
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 4338 views
YouTube have completed the switch to a HTML5 video player for YouTube.com and embedded YouTube videos. The change was announced on their blogspot site and confirms that IE 11, Safari 8 and Chrome will now default to HTML5 video content. ... Read more
Google Hustles To Get Firefox Users Back To Searching with Them Instead of Yahoo
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 2792 views
Back in November a 5 year partnership was announced between Mozilla and Yahoo to switch the default search engine in the Firefox web browser over to the Yahoo search service. With the latest version of Firefox released, this switch has taken place. ... Read more
Get an Improved Chrome Download Notification When File Downloads Finish
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 2329 views
Download Notifier Extension is a great way for Chrome to do a little more in this regard. It displays a proper notification when a file completes its download. A useful button can be tapped that will open up file manager to access the download direct ... Read more
7 OneDrive Tips and Tricks to do more with Microsoft's Cloud Service
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 8239 views
Continuing our tips series on cloud storage services which has included 7 Dropbox Tricks To Help You Get More Out Of Their Cloud Service and 7 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Google Drive, here are our best ideas on getting the most out of the OneDrive. ... Read more
Google Launches Malicious Software Removal & Chrome Browser Reset Tool in One
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 2837 views
Google has taken a look at their Chrome browser to see if it needs some attention. They have just released the Google Software Removal Tool to help Chrome users check if malicious software has been installed to the browser. It can also reset Chrome. ... Read more
Apple Releases iOS 8.1.3 Update Which Required More Free Space Than Available
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 2131 views
Apple updated their iOS 8 mobile operating system to fix more bugs with the much troubled new version of their OS for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update brings iOS to version 8.1.3. iPad gestures and Facetime were fixed, but not Bluetooth. ... Read more
Dell's New Sleek XPS 13 Laptop Will Have Technology Buffs Salivating
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 2055 views
For anyone looking to replace their existing laptop with something smaller or faster, but don't wish to jump platforms to an Apple Macbook Air, then the Dell XPS 13 2015 model has to be high up on the list. Resolution up to 1800p, 256GB SSD & more. ... Read more
Acer Aspire S7: Still a potential leader for Ultrabook supremacy
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 3637 views
The Acer Aspire S7 13.3-inch Ultrabook just got a refresh to bring it up to the specifications of other new models like the Dell XPS 13. Lets see what the latest Aspire S7 has to offer buyers who want lightweight models they can walk around with. ... Read more
Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Laptop Has a Swappable Battery While It Keeps Running
by Pete Daniel on 28 January 2015 · 5234 views
The new Lenovo Thinkpad X250 is due out shortly with the latest Intel Core i7 Broadwell-U mobile processor. One of those extras is the ability to swap the battery out for a replacement while the laptop is unplugged from the power socket. ... Read more
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