In 1965, Gemini 6 was launched and made the first rendezvous in space (with Gemini 7). This also marked the first time that four people were in space at the same time. Learn more at http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1965-104A.
Apple released an update to iTunes on Thursday. The biggest news is that, with iTunes 11.0.1, the ability to show duplicates is back. Often cited as sorely missing from iTunes 11, it’s good to have it back. Show Duplicate Items lets you show
These two came in late so get a post all of their own. Although, these are very good giveaways so probably deserve the privilege anyway. Digiarty’s range of DVD/Video related products does include some top notch software and DVD Copy Pro is among the best.
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In 1962, Mariner 2 made the first flyby of another planet, Venus. Mariner 2 was a backup for the Mariner 1 mission. Mariner 1 failed shortly after launch to Venus. Learn more at http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1962-041A.
Quick! Go check your to see if your Facebook dashboard looks like the one on the left or the one on the right. If you have the new new “lock and lines” icon next to the “home” button on your facebook dashboard, then you’ve already
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So, Xmas grows ever nearer and the software companies are beginning to get into the Christmas spirit (no, not Scotch whiskey 🙂 ). Here are several Xmas giveaways already available. We’ll continue to publish more as they come to our notice. Aimersoft DVD to iPad
In 1982, Atari released the 1200XL home computer. Priced starting at $900, the Atari 1200XL featured a 1.79MHz MOS 6502C processor, 64KB RAM, and 256 color capability. Learn more at http://www.atarimuseum.com/computers/8BITS/1200xl/1200xl.html.
Not that redeeming a gift card was ever difficult but, in iTunes 11, is gets a little easier. Instead of entering the code manually, you can now use the camera to capture it. STEP 1: Click on ‘iTunes Store’. STEP 2: Click on ‘Redeem’. STEP
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Here’s a great way to add the Christmas spirit to your Desktop; lots of free animated sparkly Christmas trees and Christmassy snow globes to choose from. Download as many as you like. Each tree or globe measures around 3″ x 2″ and they display over
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We have mentioned about GOG.com previously, as a safe and very good source for inexpensive and free games: GOG.com is dedicated to providing enthusiasts with a source for popular retro games, from a time when gameplay was at the forefront. GOG’s catalog includes hundreds of
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In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi sent the first transatlantic radio signal. The signals were sent from Cornwall, England to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Learn more at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/1701461.stm.
Eye-Strain From Too Many Hours on the Computer As you might imagine I spend way too many hours staring at my computer screen. Eye-strain is the result. For several weeks now after just a couple of hours of work I have been suffering from a
I recently published an article concerning Windows 8 Start Screen and Shutdown options, including steps on how to access the Shutdown options built-in to Windows 8…. you can view that article in full here: Windows 8 missing Start button – What missing Start button! As you can
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I often listen to music from iTunes when I’m using my MacBook. As a result, my favorite iTunes 11 feature thus far is Up Next. With Up Next, you can build a list of songs to listen to on the fly. Prior to iTunes
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