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The ways that we consume media has changed hugely over the last ten years. Changes in format are not new; people used to collect records on vinyl, that changed into cassette tapes and then onto compact discs, in the same way that VHS copies of films got upgraded first to DVD and then to Blu-ray. Digital downloads however are a much bigger change. A New Kind of Storage It used to be pretty simple. You had some shelves in your house and you’d use those shelves to put things on. All your CDs, DVDs, games cartridges and CD ROMs could…
It looked for a time as if consoles were going to see off PC games, but the world of PC gaming has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. Many PC gamers now play on laptops instead of desktop systems, which has made the world of gaming more accessible and portable than previously. With PC games enjoying a wider audience than ever, it’s interesting to consider what makes a good game. Challenge A great PC game must challenge the player. The game needs to provide enough of a struggle to engage the player, but not so much that it becomes too…
The latest incarnations of the iPad are the best yet. Both the iPad 4 and the iPad Mini were launched late last year amid much fanfare. With improvements across many aspects of the system, these new versions are already proving incredibly popular. Let’s see how and where they have improved upon the older versions. Improvements for gamers The latest iPad has an incredibly high screen resolution, making graphics and videos look simply amazing. The quad core processor and quad core graphics means it can play games to their absolute peak of capacity. It utilises something called a Retina Display to…
Plenty of hot new PC games have arrived recently, so those who are looking for something to play should not be short on options. Here are some of the top games released in the past few weeks. BioShock Infinite Heralded as a triumph by many critics, BioShock Infinite marks a return to stellar form for the series after the middling experience that was offered by BioShock 2. As well as being one of the top charting PC games at the moment, it lives up to the hype with a blend of frenetic gameplay and engaging, intelligent storytelling that you will…
It was an easy decision to sell my iPhone when I came across mobile recycling sites online. Until that point, I couldn’t decide what to do with my old model and it was just gathering dust on my desk. Like many people, I can’t resist the latest version and then I end up with a bit of a collection of old handsets. A friend told me about mobile recycling when I mentioned that I could do with some extra cash and he suggested that I take a look online. I liked what I saw! I was impressed with what I…
Mobile phones are the latest ‘must have’ accessory and even the least technology savvy among us is more than likely to own one of the many smartphones now available. From the gadget conscious teenagers to on-the-go business professionals, mobile phones are the centre of our busy lives. They hold calendars and reminders, allowing us to access emails and search engines, as well as giving us the opportunity to share photos, messages and even videos with our loved ones. There are many phone companies to choose from, of course, but Blackberry remains a leading player in the industry. Blackberry spent many…
It cannot be denied that the iPad is a great piece of technology. It runs really well, looks very sleek and does pretty much everything that a smaller laptop can do. Whether or not you actually need one or not is another matter however. Let’s take a look at what the iPad can do and whether it’s essential for you or not The Basics An iPad is a tablet PC device, a bit like a big smart phone, with touch screen use and with many of the same features of a laptop. It’s fast enough to browse the internet quickly…
If you’ve saved up your pennies in anticipation of the latest iPad launch, buying your new piece of technological wizardry with your hard earned cash, there can be nothing worse than seeing a brand new model being launched a few weeks down the line. Hardened technophiles have only got two options when this happens: stick or twist, or in other words, fork out for an upgrade, or don’t. Of course, many gadget fans would never wish to be second to have any new piece of kit, so the stick option isn’t really ever going to be a realistic choice. Why…
I was merely 32, when one day, I started realizing that, my spine is really aching. Being an IT professional, I thought, it’s a regular affair, which will subside within few days. But, unfortunately, that was not the case! It started aching severely and I was forced to consult an Allopathic medical practitioner. As expected, he prescribed some pain killers and suggested X-Ray (A.P oblique and lateral views) followed by MRI of lumbo sacral spine. Although, my pain subsided within few days, but, MRI reports were alarming for me. Spondylolysis with some posterior disc inflammation was reported by the experts.…
If you deal with the bills at home and you run your own small business, you’re used to receiving two sets of bills through the mail for the same utility. If you compare the numbers, you may have noticed that although domestic utilities are relatively inexpensive, business charges for the same services are much higher. It may be convenient to use the same provider for phone, internet and security — but are you just blowing your budget unnecessarily? Here are four places where your company might be losing money, plus a simple guide to cutting your costs. Internet Providers…