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Tim Brookes

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About Tim Brookes

Tim is a freelance writer who lives in Melbourne, Australia. You can follow him on Twitter.

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Naval Warfare Multi-Shot for iOS is Battleships for The Mobile Generation

Naval Warfare Multi-Shot is reminiscent of the classic game of Battleships, except with a few twists to the gameplay to make it more palatable for the mobile generation. The game has been developed by a small development team of two people for the iOS platform, which means it's a truly independent production. To commemorate the launch of Naval Warfare Multi-Shot, the developers of the game are giving away a 64GB iPad for you to enjoy it on! Find out more about the game and how you can be in the running to win the free iPad!

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Explore Caves, Oceans & African Plains With These 4 Zooniverse Projects

Contributing towards scientific research doesn't always require you pay a monthly fee to your favourite projects. Exploring the ocean floor doesn't always require a wetsuit, and spotting exotic animals on the plains of Africa doesn't necessarily involve being on Safari. The Zooniverse project brings together a set of websites which require your time – not money – in order to succeed.

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2013 Is Microsoft's Most Important Year Yet - For All The Wrong Reasons [Opinion]

Microsoft has a lot of work to do to come out of 2013 with a spring in its step. 2012 was not Redmond's year, and demand for Windows 8 can be described as lukewarm, with the uptake rate recently slipping behind Vista - a release many Windows users remember for all the wrong reasons. Here's why 2013 means so much to Redmond, Ballmer, and the PC collective.

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Are These The Birds You're Looking For? The Angry Birds Star Wars Review [MUO Gaming]

In late 2009 Finnish developer Rovio did what every small development studio aspires to do - made it big with a simple yet addictive game. The recipe for success, or "milking it" was staring them in the face, and since then we've seen a total of 6 full-priced Angry Birds releases on iOS, Android and beyond. The latest is by far the franchise's most adventurous yet - Angry Birds Star Wars, a controversial pairing for two immediately recognisable brands.

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Watch 19 Gunslingin' John Wayne Westerns For Free [Stuff to Watch]

Marion Mitchell Morrison, or John Wayne as he is more famously known, acted, directed and produced some of the most iconic western films of all time. His name is synonymous with gunfights, horses and the trademark bow-legged cowboy walk. Wayne died in 1979 but his legacy lives on, himself having starred in more than 170 movies. 21 of these movies have been lovingly hosted on the Internet Archive and YouTube.

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Amahi On Ubuntu: Must-Have Extras For Your Linux Home Server

A few weeks ago I went through the process of setting up a home server using an old computer, a copy of Ubuntu and Amahi, a free home server that comes with its own repository of extras. Loosely referred to as an "app store" by some, once you’ve set up Amahi, it’s easy to add additional services to your server in just a couple of clicks. If you’ve just installed your home server or are looking for Ubuntu-specific additions then this article is for you.

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iOS Maps Showdown: Apple Maps, Google Maps, And Nokia HERE Compared

Within a week of release Google Maps for iOS shot to the top of the App Store charts as iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch owners rushed to get Google’s free mapping solution back on their devices. Despite the rush, the numbers don’t signal clear cut victory for Google, especially with Apple Maps deeply integrated into the OS and challenger Nokia bringing up the rear with HERE. So which is the better solution?

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Scribblenauts Remix For iOS: A Rewarding Puzzle, Platform & Sandbox Combo

Scribblenauts was originally designed for and released on the Nintendo DS, and remains one of the platform’s must-have titles.

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The 4 Biggest Tech Disappointments Of 2012 [Opinion]

2012 ended up being a pretty disappointing year for some of the most successful and well-respected companies including Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. Tim Cook, Steve Ballmer, and Mark Zuckerberg might want to ask Santa for a better 2013, but it’s far more important that they learn from the mistakes they made this year. Let’s take a look at what went wrong for tech’s biggest companies in 2012.

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