Microsoft Softwear Launch
No, it’s not a spelling mistake, Microsoft has either run out of money or has finally gone mad and announced its own range of clothing range called, you guessed it, ‘Softwear’. Launched next week in the US, an apparently well-known celebrity rapper called Common will, MS hopes, give the range the necessary street credibility. The designs are supposed to tap into the retro/nostalgia market for the early days of computing. They’ll feature the DOS and Microsoft logos and apparently there will even be a mug shot of Uncle Bill, as well as various other colourful and funky patterns. Mmmm cant’ wait. It will be interesting to whether or not they require on-line activation to stop them being pirated…
Beware of Russian iPhony
Visitors to Russia should be on the alert for cheap iPhones, according to an item on Englishrussia.com. The scam is simple; someone comes up to you in the street, apparently in distress because they don’t have enough money for a train or plane ticket. You look like a helpful sort of person and they offer to sell you their iPhone for a bargain price, so they can get home. It looks just like the real deal, and the seller offers to show you it is working, he (or she) switches it on and the Apple logo appears on the screen, but it quickly disappears; the battery is dead they explain, but it will be okay when you charge it up. Having parted with your money you hook said iPhone up to a charger, only to find that it’s a clever fake. What you have bought is a very convincing iPhone case, with a simple backlit screen with the Apple logo illuminated a small battery powered light bulb. Oh yes, and you get a small chunk of metal, to give it the right weight.
How to shop for a laptop
Are you looking for a new laptop computer to run Windows? You’re probably among the millions of people wondering where to begin. Laptops (also called notebook computers) come in many shapes, designs, and sizes, with a bewildering array of prices and technical specifications. If you aren’t sure how to choose the best laptop for your needs, here’s some information to help you make the right purchase.
Start by taking a close look at how you’ll use your laptop. Don’t focus on technical specifications before you’ve asked yourself some basic questions: Read more
Hide Your Secrets In Reef Stash Sandals
Imagine you are traveling and you get pick pocketed. Would be a nightmare, right ? So sometimes it’s important to have some cash saved with you which you can use in such emergencies.
But the question is where to put this cash so that you can use it anytime when you’re on the road. That’s where these Reef Stash Sandals come into picture which let you store that extra money, safely hidden away from onlookers’ eyes. Also these sandals could come in very handy if you’re going to the beach and don’t want to carry your heavy wallet. But make sure you don’t lose these sandals on the beach.
Google Lively
Did you ever get into Second Life? Basically, you could consider it a game, but for a lot of people, it’s more than just that. As an example, it’s enough to say that, a few months ago, I read an article about a real world company involved in the real estate business… in Second Life! So, we have real estate brokers arriving at the office, starting the computer, getting into Second Life, and then doing what one real estate broker usually does – selling properties, virtual ones, to be more precise, and earning money, but real money, this time. Now, you are probably wondering what’s the link between all this and Hitsgarden, aren’t you? I’ll get to it right away…
My friends, it’s all about Google! No, it’s not about Google Docs, Google Mail, Blogger or another service/application currently developed by the Californian IT giant that we are all familiar with. For now, this is still a pet in Google’s backyard, but they have decided to show it to the world, although they claim this is only 20 percent done, for now. What is it? Google Lively, of course! Read more
New Eee PC from May
As you may know I’m a huge fan of the tiny Linux-based Asus Eee PC and went out and bought one with my own money I hasten to add the minute they were available, last year. It’s been a very happy partnership and this cute little PC has been all over the place with me on numerous press and family jaunts, and it has never let me down. The Wi-Fi always latches on first time, it has all of the applications I need, 3 USB ports, an SD card slot and an MS compatible office suite. A few tweaks here and there, install the KDE desktop and you have a near perfect travelling companion. But now the Eee 900 hoves into view. Read more
Spy Pen Detects Wireless and RF Signals
The Auto Detective pen detects wireless and RF signals. The light starts blinking when it detects “signals within the ranges of 900/1200/1300 and 2400/2600/3000MHz”. The faster the blinking the closer you are to the spy device you’re detecting. As an added bonus it’s supposed to have some feature that helps detect counterfeit bills. The unit runs $16 and is made in China. I’ve already placed my order. I have reason to believe my girlfriend bugged the house because she suspects I’m cheating. Which I am, but she’ll never catch me. The bag-lady and I only make out at the bus-stop. I don’t invite her over because she smells like urine.
