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  • Adobe Reader update

    Posted by on 12. Jan 2012 on Internet, PC, no comment

    The new quarterly update to Adobe Reader has been released. The version number is 10.1.2. If you are not prompted to update, open the program, click Help and then Check for updates, you can also check your current version number by clicking Help and then About Adobe Reader. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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  • The future of television…

    Posted by on 11. Jan 2012 on Geeks & Gadgets, Internet, News, Technology, no comment

    The Consumer Electronic Show (CES) is the place where all the major players show their latest tech, this year it’s been dominated by internet connected TVs, the future of television is the two screen experience, using a second device such as an iPad or iPhone (and not forgetting other tablets and smartphones), the second screen [...]

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  • Tooth brushes Part 2

    Posted by on 09. Jan 2012 on Geeks & Gadgets, Technology, no comment

    Following on from yesterdays look at the technologically advanced Oral B Triumph, I’ll quickly cover my toothbrush, the Colgate 360 Microsonic, looking like a normal toothbrush except for a slightly larger handle which houses a standard AAA battery (supplied), the brush uses a sonic vibration for a cleaner finish, the good news about this brush [...]

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  • Are tooth brushes gadgets?

    Posted by on 08. Jan 2012 on Geeks & Gadgets, Technology, no comment

    Are tooth brushes classed as gadgets? I’ve never felt the need to talk about tooth brushes before, but like a lot of items technology now plays a part. And Channel 5′s gadget show give away an electric tooth brush in their weekly competition, so I’d like to mention the brushes we use at home. The [...]

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  • Great coffee, great offers!

    Posted by on 07. Jan 2012 on Geeks & Gadgets, no comment

    With thanks to our new customers Jonathan & Mandy Simpson, providing a fantastic cup of coffee made with their Nespresso machine was just enough to steer me to the shops, well the internet shops but it’s the same thing really, and I’m now the proud owner of a new Nespresso Coffee machine! If you buy [...]

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  • Updating your system – iPad

    Posted by on 06. Jan 2012 on PC, Technology, no comment

    I’m always talking about the importance of updating, not only does it bring security features to your system but sometimes new features as well. More and more people have iPads now, but I’m still coming across out of date systems, the latest update is iOS 5 (5.0.1), to find out your current version go to: [...]

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  • Laptop bargains in the New Year Sales

    Posted by on 05. Jan 2012 on PC, Technology, no comment

    Here’s 4 laptops to take a look at, PC World are offering HP with i3 & i5 processors, 6gb RAM and large hard drives, priced at £349 & £429 respectively, John Lewis are matching price and spec with Toshiba laptops and offering their usual 2 year warranty. PC World HP Core i3 PC World HP [...]

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  • Christmas operating times

    Posted by on 15. Dec 2011 on Simple PC, no comment

    Don’t worry, we won’t be closed for long over Christmas! Normal hours thru Friday 23rd Dec

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  • Is iOS 5 an easy update?

    Posted by on 13. Oct 2011 on Geeks & Gadgets, Technology, no comment

    October 12th, finally the day arrived for the long awaited Apple iOS 5 update! But is it an easy update? My first prep began in the morning with an update to iTunes, version 10.5, straight forward through the Apple update software. The main iOS update was scheduled for 10am pacific time, 6pm GMT, and with [...]

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  • Great Deal from Dell

    Posted by on 08. Oct 2011 on PC, Simple PC, no comment

    A Cracking desktop PC deal currently available from Dell, we can get it in at £454.80 + installation at £75. A Vostro 260 with: Intel Core i5 2400 3.10GHz 3GB DDR3 RAM Memory 320GB Hard Disk Drive Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 and Recovery Discs 1GB AMD Radeon HD 6450 Graphics Card 19 [...]

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