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Clear your computer’s hard drive
Posted on April 2, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
If you are disposing of an old computer, or just want to upgrade programs, it is essential for safety that you wipe clear your computer’s hard drive. These store a range of personal information such as passwords, personal documents, credit card numbers and even medical documentation. All of these can be retrieved and used by the next…
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Create a template in Microsoft Word
Posted on April 2, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
When you find yourself creating the same document time and time again, it may be easier to turn the original into a reusable template. This will help to save time and energy and maintain a level of consistency in your work documents. Follow these steps to creating your own template in Microsoft Word:
Keep your electrical cords untangled
Posted on April 2, 2012 | COMMENT (1)
Tangled piles of cords are not only an eyesore but can be a potential safety hazard in the home. Consider the following suggestions to keep your electrical cords untangled:
- Group your cords. Consolidate your mass of cords by grouping them together by purpose or try colour coding. Separate
Vintage filmmaking with the Lomokino
Posted on April 2, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Vintage filmmaking has seen a rebirth in recent years with a growing interest in re-creating the same styles and techniques of yesteryear. While the styles of lomogrophy may be older, the equipment used to create it is not. Lomokino movie cameras are modelled on traditional film cameras but are modestly priced. The…
What is Evernote?
Posted on March 5, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Creating a platform for capturing your ideas and inspiration is an essential part of brainstorming and the overall creative process. Evernote is a computer-based storage platform that allows you to capture information, articles, photos and things that you find inspiring, in an accessible and easy-to-filter system.
Designed to simplify notetaking,…
How to care for your camera’s SD card
Posted on March 5, 2012 | COMMENT (1)
The key to successfully storing, downloading and accessing your digital photos lies in the health of your camera’s SD card or storage device. As a general rule, aim to always carry a spare SD card inside your camera bag, in case your normal card starts corrupting or playing up.
Here are some handy…
Waterproof your smart phone
Posted on March 5, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
An unfortunate encounter with water can mean the end of your mobile phone. Designed to protect contemporary mobile phones from an untimely and watery demise, a special waterproofing coating may come in handy when your mobile comes in contact with water.
A scientifically tested…
Getting started on eBay
Posted on March 5, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Thanks to the Internet, buying and selling goods and merchandise has morphed into a fast-paced and digital realm. One of the most popular online marketplaces, eBay is a website that allows individuals and businesses to trade, sell and buy a huge variety of wares, with the click of…
Secure Passwords
Posted on March 5, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
One of the general rules of protecting your information online is ensuring that you use secure passwords. Choosing secure passwords is a practice that should be applied to all digital passwords. When creating a secure password it is advised that you avoid using names, as most attempts…
5 useful laptop accessories
Posted on March 5, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Helpful, handy and portable, a laptop can transform your everyday computing habits. To enhance your overall laptop use, here are five handy laptop accessories that you might find useful when setting up your computer:
- A case for your laptop. Designed to
Make your phone battery last longer
Posted on January 2, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Just like a car with a low tank of petrol, your mobile phone needs regular ‘refuelling’. Taking extra care to extend your phone’s battery time will enable you to not only use your phone for longer, but it will also extend the life your phone’s battery…
Take a photography course
Posted on April 12, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
When it comes to taking professional-quality photographs, there is a lot more to the process than simply setting the camera to auto mode. If you have ever wanted to learn more about the different features on your camera, photo composition, lighting, or how to use programs such as Photoshop, you could consider taking…
Waterproof your smart phone
Posted on March 5, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
An unfortunate encounter with water can mean the end of your mobile phone. Designed to protect contemporary mobile phones from an untimely and watery demise, a special waterproofing coating may come in handy when your mobile comes in contact with water.
A scientifically tested…
5 useful laptop accessories
Posted on March 5, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Helpful, handy and portable, a laptop can transform your everyday computing habits. To enhance your overall laptop use, here are five handy laptop accessories that you might find useful when setting up your computer:
- A case for your laptop. Designed to
Looxcie Camcorder
Posted on January 3, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Video footage can capture life’s most precious moments. From tears of joy at a wedding, to a budding sports player’s first soccer goal, from a puppy’s first journey to the beach, to graduation celebrations – a video camera…
How to clean your computer screen
Posted on April 2, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Just like the windows in your own home, your car windscreen and the glasses resting on your face, your computer screen can gather streaks, marks and dust. To extend the life of your computer or laptop and keep it in good shape, ensure that you are regularly cleaning it.
A computer screen, in particular, needs thorough cleaning…
A guide to using public WiFi
Posted on May 7, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Public WiFi is a very handy creation in that it enables access to the internet, regardless of your location. At the same time, public WiFi can be dangerous as it can allow others sharing the internet to access private information.
There are a number of ways to increase your…
Clear your computer’s hard drive
Posted on April 2, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
If you are disposing of an old computer, or just want to upgrade programs, it is essential for safety that you wipe clear your computer’s hard drive. These store a range of personal information such as passwords, personal documents, credit card numbers and even medical documentation. All of these can be retrieved and used by the next…
Toggle Remote
Posted on October 3, 2011 | COMMENTS (2)
In many cases, the simplest ideas can lead to some of the most innovative designs. Starting with the goal to combine several remote devices into one unit, the Toggle multi-mode touch remote by Seattle-based firm Carbon Design Group is an intuitive device that is surprisingly…
Razorpit
Posted on March 1, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
It can sometimes feel like you are throwing good money after bad constantly buying replacement cartridges for a razor, but unless you are willing to accept a less-than-close shave after a few uses, it is an annoying necessity. Well, at least that was the case until the Razorpit hit the shelves. The Razorpit is not a blade sharpener. It is a blade cleaner that removes dirt, residue and…
