I’ve always been fascinated by various Forces of Nature. From Hurricanes and Tornados, to Earthquakes and Volcanos, Nature has many options at its disposal to unleash on the planet in always impressive, and usually destructive ways. As a Tech, it was natural for me […]
Forces of Nature: Internet Hurricane Tracking Read More »
On August 15th, Windows 8 was made available to both TechNet and MSDN members and as I said in a previous article, “I, for one, look forward to new Operating Systems like a child looks forward to an amusement park visit, but I approach Windows
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Last week I published a review of the excellent BitReplica backup software from Auslogics… Auslogics BitReplica: The backup software everyone should have? I was quite surprised by the number of responses to that article complaining that BitReplica does not create images or provide for disaster
Backup vs Imaging – what’s the difference? Read More »
Picture Collage Maker from Pearl Mountain software is currently being offered free via a ‘Back to school’ giveaway – available for both Windows and Mac… Giveaway expires 27th August. Picture Collage Maker for Windows HOME PAGE Picture Collage Maker, a simple-to-use photo
Picture Collage Maker: giveaway for everyone (Win & Mac) Read More »
In 1966 , NASA’s first lunar orbiter, Lunar Orbiter I, was launched. Its mission was to photograph smooth areas of the lunar surface for selection and verification of safe landing sites for the Apollo and Surveyor missions. Learn more at http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1966-073A.
Geek Fact for August 10th Read More »
If you read one post on Daves Computer Tips this week make it this one! My favorite phrase is “You can never have too many backups!”. I’m sure you’ve seen it mentioned time and again here on DCT and my wife says I often mutter
Bad Things Happen When You Get HACKED! Read More »
Windows 8 has reached the final internal milestone, RTM (Released To Manufacturing), of development. It’s in the bag. It’s done and nothing else will be changed until after we have it in our techie little hands. Windows 8 finds us walking up the plank of
Windows 8 released to the wild Read More »
I’ve always said that I am a geek and nothing proves it more than one of my new hobbies — writing mobile apps. Looking for something that I could enjoy and learn at the same time, last year I decided to ‘become’ an iOS developer.
My New Hobby — Mobile Development Read More »
There has been much conjecture of late regarding the future of desktop computers and their ultimate fate. Not surprising really considering Microsoft’s shifting emphasis toward mobile computing, and the massive deployment of smartphones and tablets in general. But modern technology and trends are impacting on
Printers: A dying breed? Read More »
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