A while ago I was contacted by Dhruv Chopra to check out a new GPS tracking iOS app that he had in development. Initially, he had built a web app but it has now evolved into a full blown app for iOS devices. Firstly, I’ll cover the web app. This is great as you can …
Category Archive: Operating Systems
May 19 2012
Raah Tracker – GPS Tracking for iOS
Apple, Batteries, Browsers, Connectivity, Google, GPS, iOS, iPhone, Location Services, Maps, Mobile, Operating Systems, Power, Safari, Technology, Wireless
by Boyd Chan
May 11 2012
Windows 8 Start Screen and Multi-Monitor Support
Here’s something to keep in mind if you’re one of those people who uses multiple monitors and are looking to upgrade to Windows 8 in the future. With the introduction of the new Start screen in Windows 8 it’s worth knowing that the Start screen will only work on one of your screens (the one …
Tags: Microsoft, start screen, Windows 8
May 09 2012
Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale Unboxing
Connectivity, Google, MacOS, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Technology, Wi-Fi, Wireless, YouTube
by Boyd Chan
I’ve had a steady trickle of new gadgets coming in recently and I was quite stoked to finally receive the Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale in the mail after waiting a few months for it to be released. As the name implies, this set of scales has Wi-Fi built in and is designed to be …
May 08 2012
How to Fix Windows Activation Error 0x80072F8F
Microsoft, Operating Systems, Technology, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista
by Boyd Chan
The last thing you want to see during a Windows installation is an error message and particularly one which might not give you any helpful information on how to correct it (and not many Windows errors fall into that bucket). Anyway, this is a simple yet frustrating problem that I came across recently and I …
Tags: activation, Windows
May 05 2012
The $50 Plugable Thin Client – A Cheap and Instant PC
Just wanted to share something that I came across on Kickstarter (and again, I am fighting the urge to splurge on supporting what I reckon is a great project). This project on Kickstarter is looking to bring out a USB device that will allow you to expand the use of a single computer and piggy back …
May 03 2012
Windows Live Brand to Sunset
It didn’t seem all to long ago that the Windows Live brand arrived to replace the tried but true MSN brand (which originally stood for Microsoft Network back in the old days when it was an ISP). Time does fly when we now realise that the Windows Live brand was introduced about seven years ago. …
Tags: Microsoft, Windows 8, Windows Live
Apr 29 2012
Obtain Great Windows 7 Desktop Backgrounds Everyday
Bing, Content & Search, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Technology, Windows 7
by Boyd Chan
While we probably don’t sit around gazing at our desktop background everyday it’s nice to be able to be surprised by something that looks spectacular. Bing has become noted for having a new image everyday on its landing page and, while there has been the ability to get two new wallpapers a week via RSS from …
Apr 26 2012
Check Your Java For Explotability
Apple, Java, Macintosh, MacOS, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Security, Technology
by Boyd Chan
A quick tip tonight for people with Java installed on their computers. Generally, there are three principles regarding the safe usage of computer software: If you weren’t looking for it then don’t install it on your device, If you do need the software then always keep it up to date, If you no longer need …
Apr 25 2012
Slow or Infinitely Long Shutdowns on Mac OS X
DVD-ROM, Hard Drive, MacOS, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Optical, Storage, Technology, Windows 8
by Boyd Chan
Just thought I’d share a potential solution for a problem that I faced today. The copy of Windows 7 on my MacBook Pro had never been activated and given that I hadn’t used it in ages I thought I’d wipe it and replace the Windows installations on the laptop with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. …
Apr 23 2012
Skip Back and Forward Multiple Pages in Safari for iPad
A quick tip for the iPad users out there. Perhaps one of those hidden features that can save you some time is the ability to skip back and forth multiple pages in your browsing history for each tab. All you need to do to this is hold your finger down on either the back or …
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