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Actually, Google's Project Glass Concept Video Is Possible [Opinion]
Google recently released a concept video for their Project Glass. Today I'd like to take a closer look at the technical feasibility of these real-life Google Goggles; what we know; and why this concept video should perhaps be taken with a grain of salt. Bear in mind I'm certainly no expert on the topic, but I've done a good bit of research and would like to present two possibilities.
Usenet vs Torrents - Strengths & Weaknesses Compared
With increasingly scary letters being sent to people accused of downloading copyrighted works via torrents, many are considering switching their filesharing habits to Usenet. Is this a wise choice though? What are the pros and cons of each? What factors should be considered first?
How To Get the Siri Voice & Make Her Say Whatever You Want
Whether you're creating audio clips for your own weekly technology podcast, or looking to write your own Siri spoof videos - having the Siri voice on your Mac is awesome. Let me show you how to get the voice, and then how to both make her say whatever you want, and how to record that to file. First things first, let's get the real Siri voice.
Grey Mail: The New Email Nuisance To Hit Your Inbox
Spam has been the bane of email for a long time, but I'd be lying if I said my inbox was full of spam nowadays - it isn't. Filters and worldwide anti-spam networks cut it right down, and increasingly savvy consumers are unwilling to give out their email to just anyone. I personally haven't seen a single spam message hit my inbox for years now. Grey mail is the new productivity killer, and it's only going to get worse.
Is It Time To Let Hotmail Back Into Our Hearts? [Opinion]
Hotmail has had some seriously bad rap over the years, and is now almost universally shunned by tech professionals and bloggers. The main complaint has always been that the service is spam riddled, but is that fair? Is it time we gave Hotmail - the daddy of web based email - another chance to win back our hearts?
How To Use Google Fonts In Your Next Web Project & Why You Should
Font choice is an integral design decision on any website, yet most of the time we're content with the same old serif and sans-serif family. While the main body of text should always be something optimised for readability unless you want readers to get a headache, titles and standout text can be your space to add a unique design with some font flair.
Keep Your Family Safe With Life360 [iOS & Android]
Last time, I looked at a few more ways to track your iPhone - a hot topic as the iPhone continues to dominate criminal wishlists. I came to the conclusion that simple location tracking of multiple devices or accounts was best done with Apple's own "Find my Friends", but in the process discovered an interesting family-oriented tracking app called Life 360 which I'd like to introduce in detail today.
3 More Ways To Track Your iPhone & Other iOS Devices
Having just received notification of my 4G iPad shipping, I decided to look into some better ways of tracking my mobile devices. Right now, I'm a steadfast user of Find My iPhone - both my wife and I use it to log into each others accounts and figure out when we're coming home, or where we are when trying to meet up in town. But what's the best way to track multiple devices?
My First Hour With The Windows 8 Consumer Preview - A Snap Judgement [Opinion]
I want to be surprised by Windows 8; I want to be pushed into a new paradigm of home computing, one that feels futuristic with it's bold colors and simplistic interface; I'm fully prepared for that. This is the premise of Windows 8, and I decided to try out the recently released Consumer Preview build to just get a taste of what's coming.
4 Creative Projects To Do On Your Mac [OSX]
With summer still way off and spring only just poking its head out, there's still time to get some creative juices flowing while stuck in front of your computer. If you still haven't done anything with last year's video footage and photographs, here are 4 creative projects you can do on your Mac (or on the Internet), mostly for free.
AdBlock, NoScript & Ghostery - The Trifecta Of Evil
Over the past few months, I've been contacted by a good number of readers who have had problems downloading our guides, or why they can't see the login buttons or comments not loading; and in 99% of cases, it's because they're running one these plugins - AdBlock, NoScript, or Ghostery - which I shall hereby refer to as the "trifecta of evil". Here's why.
The iOS-ification Of OSX - The Beginning Of The End? Or A Natural Harmonisation? [Opinion]
Recent announcements about the next major upgrade of OSX, named Mountain Lion, have garnered mixed reactions from the community. Some are proclaiming the death of the Mac; some think it's the first step in dumbing down OSX; while some believe it's a natural evolution given the success of iOS devices. One thing is certain - the iOS-ification of OSX has been officially confirmed. Is that a good thing though?
Learn Podcast Editing Basics With Garageband [Mac]
Last week, I talked about how to get started recording a podcast - microphones, Skype or Google Plus and how to record either. This week, I'll be looking at how to edit your (audio) podcast in Garageband. Garageband is free with most Macs, and it's an incredibly capable audio editor with everything a podcaster could need.
Add Graphs to Your PHP Web App With pChart
pChart is a remarkably advanced graphing toolkit for PHP. It’s free under GPL licence, highly customisable, fully object oriented, and more than capable of handling any data you throw at it. Let me show you how to get started with using it for your web app.
Working With Custom Database Tables In WordPress
A quick scan of the Best of WordPress Plugins page will reveal some of the many unique and niche ways you can make your blog work harder. What if you already have a database of say, customer information, but you want to be able to query that data and display it within a WordPress template? Today I’ll be showing you just how to do that, safely within the WordPress engine.
Setup A Proxy On Your WordPress Site To Bypass Filters & Firewalls
Everyday the onslaught to our freedom and censorship of the internet continues to escalate, but you can help. If you want to ensure certain sites remain available, then look no further than a new, free Wordpress plugin called RePress. It allows you to quickly and easily setup a web proxy without complicated programming.
How To Submit Your Own App To The iTunes App Store
So you've programmed your first iOS app and you want to get it uploaded and submitted to the iTunes store? Well, as I found out recently, it's not quite as easy as it sounds. The latest Xcode 4.2 development tools from Apple have certainly streamlined the process, but it's still a daunting task your first time around. What I can do is give an overview of the entire process.
Is Netflix The Solution to Video Piracy? [Opinion]
Netflix recently launched in the UK - and I wrote up a full and shining review of the service last time. It offers an affordable way to get high quality on-demand movies and TV straight into your living room (or any portable device). My question today is - is Netflix the ultimate solution to piracy? Our generation has grown up believing everything should be instant access. But the industry hasn't adapted.
Garden Plan Pro - The Best iPad Gardening App Yet
GrowVeg.com, a subscription based online garden planning tool, has recently launched an iPad app based on the service. It costs $9.99 (no subscription) during the introductory period. It's possibly the best tool I've found yet for planning your vegetable plot or allotment, with a fantastic advanced feature set such as square foot gardening and space requirements for individual varieties.
Shazam Player - A Free Replacement Music App With Lyrics [iOS]
Shazam - the guys who brought you the awesome app that tells you what music is playing - have launched a new, free player app for iOS designed to replace your regular iPod app. Its greatest feature is the unique lyric display option, but it also comes complete with some playlist building and social functions.