Our small survey of apps with little or no practical utility concludes with a couple of winners. The first actually looks quite fun while the second takes banality to a new level and deserves recognition. Harmonica Slide your lips along a “genuinely sampled 10-hole diatronic harmonica”. It also includes all twelve keys so it’s actually […]
MTV and the Associated Press recently commissioned a poll of American youngsters in which a third admitted to engaging in sexting activities – that is, either emailing a nude photo or video of themselves or being a recipient of such images. 1,247 youths between 14 and 24 were interviewed for the survey. Girls were more […]
With iPhones in the ascendant, we continue to present you with the cream of futile apps for your favourite new gadget. While these additions may have the functional utility of a clay TV, you can use these to cobble together some social capital. iPint Virtual beer gets “consumed” as you tip your iPhone in lieu […]
Endangered Technology For 2010 Retailer compiles list of gadgets to fall out of favour A list of “endangered technologies” that will be lucky to survive the year has been compiled by Pixmania, Europe’s largest electronics retailer. Certain new technologies, like Blu-ray and the i-phone, are rendering old alternatives like DVD players and Sat Nav obsolete, […]
Almost 50 percent of UK workers and managers do not have the appropriate IT equipment to do their job, according to a poll commissioned by Plantronics, the lightweight communications headset products company. Although 64 percent of those polled use technology such as conference call facilities, 68 percent of managers don’t have access to the right […]
Gendered office supplies Hewlett Packard have just launched two new fashion mice designed with women’s technology preferences and tastes in mind. The HP Wireless Comfort Mouse – Women’s Special Edition in metallic pearl paint finish is engineered to account for the reduced finger mass and strength of women’s fingers. The symmetrical design is smaller than […]
Computer peripherals developer Keytools has designed and started manufacturing a pointing device, or mouse, which is controlled the feet. The work station user wears special slippers to move the trackball and there are a couple of pedals to ‘click’, just as with a handheld mouse. It is thought the foot mouse will provide a solution […]
Computer mouse is 40 years young The first prototypes of the now familiar computer mouse were created in 1963 at Stanford Research Institute by Douglas Englebart but it wasn’t until December 9, 1968 that the device was displayed publicly. The rest is history: mouse buttons have been added and removed, the mouse-computer interface has been […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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