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Inside iOS 7 - Update released this week

Inside iOS 7 – Update released this week

Apple will launch the latest operating system update for its mobile devices this week – iOS 7.    It will be available to all with compatible devices starting on Wednesday this week however I’ve managed to get a quick look inside to see how it all runs and test drive a few of the new features. The main change you’ll[Read More…]

Backup to disk & the cloud

Backup to disk & the cloud

Safeguarding your important files from disaster shouldn’t be hard work and if you’re armed with the right software it doesn’t have to be. This week I’ve been testing out Acronis True Image 2014. Not only does this full featured backup product allow to you make full or incremental backups of your computer to an external hard drive, but it now[Read More…]

Adding a keyboard to your Tablet device

Adding a keyboard to your Tablet device

Using a keyboard on a tablet device isn’t nearly the same experience as using a traditional computer keyboard. Sure tablet devices are more about touching, swiping and other quick gestures, but every now and then you might like to use it to actually type something lengthy which can end up being quite slow. The solution is to get a keyboard,[Read More…]

Think outside the box with 'Open me' on Playstation Vita

Think outside the box with ‘Open me’ on Playstation Vita

One of the latest games for Sony’s Playstation Vita handheld console is an augmented reality experience called “Open me”. The goal of this game is to simply open boxes and retrieve the contents, however this puzzle game involves using the Vita’s built in camera and augmented reality technology to create a unique interactive experience. Every box in the game is[Read More…]

ASUS launches budget tablet

ASUS launches budget tablet

There’s a Tablet device to be found at just about every price point and while you do generally get what you pay for, there are some good budget options available.   As we’ve seen with the iPad mini, the 7inch tablet device becoming popular but if it’s not an Apple device you’re after you don’t have to spend almost 400[Read More…]