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Samsung PL90

We have had digital cameras for a long time, and many of which can be plugged directly in to your computer or laptop via a USB cable. Despite this it can be awkward to carry a cable around, and it is never truly portable.

The Samsung PL90 is a unique digital camera since it has an inbuilt flip out USB connection which means no more computer connection cables, no more lost connection cables (Very annoying) and the ability to use your… Continue Reading»

Windows 7 was a pretty minor update in a lot of ways, there were still however a few changes which left users flummoxed. One of those was no run command in Windows 7, not a big deal to some people, until something asks them to use the run command in Windows 7.

Fortunately it is really easy to get the run command in Windows 7, there are some simple steps you can take to the windows 7 run command appear!

Just to let you know, you do not always need the Run Command in Windows 7, the Windows… Continue Reading»

A Bulgarian phone number has given a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘Dial M for Murder’ after it was suspended because all three of its users died within ten years.

The cursed number – 0888 888 888 – was first given to Vladmir Grashnov, the CEO of Mobitel,who died of cancer in 2001, although rumour has it that his cancer was linked to radiation poisoning by a business rival.

Next up on the cursed number’s list was Konstantin Dimitrov, a Bulgarian mafia boss who was allegedly shot down by a lone assassin hired by the Russian mafia… Continue Reading»

The original mobile phones cost around £2,000 in the money of the day,  today that would be worth around £6,000, They also weighed in at around 6 Kg, and had to be carried around in a shoulder bag. They were not much use for lengthy conversations either – talk time was one hour maximum, and often much less.

Back in those days much of the wireless technology was based on the use of valves (or as our American friends like to call them, tubes). Wonderful though they were (and still they are used to make the very best in… Continue Reading»

Real Lightsabre

I have to admit, it is not often that I get readily excited by Geeky things nowadays.  I hate to sound snotty, but one of the key things about any geeky gadget is that it has to be useful to an extend that can be considered nerdish.

Most of the major technological releases over the last few years have just seemed a little too useless to me.  I mean, coffetable Internet pads which cost twice as much as a laptop with… Continue Reading»

Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer

The Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer is the latest in a long line of random, useless, but surprisingly popular products, the like of which can only be beaten by luxury products such as the iPad.

The Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer is pretty much just what it says. Sitting on the desk by your computer, or in the living room.  The Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer packs quite a lot in to a small space… Continue Reading»

Wii Fit Games

The Nintendo Wii is definitely one of the most fun consoles ever released, and with Wii Fit Games you can keep fit while having a great time.

While the Wii fit is not a game in itself, it’s entertainment value has often taken it to the top of the best Wii Games list, and it’s interaction with players has helped make it one of the top selling Nintendo Wii Games of all… Continue Reading»