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  • Panasonic returns to smartphones

    Posted by on 21. Feb 2012 on Phones & Tablets, no comment

    After a five year break Panasonic is to make a return to the smartphone market, with the launch of its Eluga handset. The handset will run Android, although the version is yet to be announced and will feature NFC (near field communication). Full story here: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tech/news/a366874/panasonic-eluga-smartphone-bound-for-europe.html

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  • Illness

    Posted by on 21. Feb 2012 on Simple PC, no comment

    Apologies to anyone trying to get hold of me yesterday and this morning, I’ve been struck down with a stomach bug and just starting to feel right again, if you have left a message I will be in contact shortly. Many thanks, Simon.

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  • Apple nears 25 billion app downloads

    Posted by on 18. Feb 2012 on Internet, News, Phones & Tablets, no comment

    Apple is nearing the 25th Billion download from its iTunes & app store, taking under a year to add 10 billion to the count. The lucky person to make the 25th Billion download will win a $10000 (£6300) giftcard, although its hard to imagine spending that amount on music and apps??? The counter is ticking [...]

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  • Norton 360 updated to Version 6

    Posted by on 16. Feb 2012 on Internet, PC, Security, no comment

    Symantec has released its version 6 update to its premium internet security product Norton 360. If you already use Norton 360 here’s how to update: Open your main Norton window, click the “Support” link in the top right corner and click “Check for new version” from the drop down menu, this will open your browser [...]

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  • Users warned as UK music website shut down by police

    Posted by on 15. Feb 2012 on Internet, News, no comment

    SOCA shuts down UK R’n’B Music site. The Serious Organised Crime Agency has closed the RnBXclusive website posting a message to its homepage that users who have downloaded content from the site may have committed a criminal offence , they have the capability to monitor & investigate you and that you may be liable to [...]

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  • Dell 2310 All in One PC RAM upgrade

    Posted by on 15. Feb 2012 on PC, Simple PC, no comment

    Upgraded the RAM in my Dell 2310 All in One PC yesterday, 2 screws to release the back plate and 1 further screw to release the RAM cover, how easy! A world apart from the Sony All in One I had to open last week, much like a laptop, 40 screws removed and still no [...]

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  • Galaxy S II remoured 4.0 Android Ice Cream Sandwich update

    Posted by on 13. Feb 2012 on Phones & Tablets, no comment

    Samsung are rumoured to be preparing the Android 4.0 (Ice cream Sandwich) update for its Galaxy S II smartphones, due to be available as an over the air upgrade early March, this follows announcements from HTC and Sony Ericsson that their premium handsets will also be receiving the 4.0 upgrade late February. Read the full [...]

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  • OFCOM to make switching more easy!

    Posted by on 10. Feb 2012 on Internet, News, Phones & Tablets, no comment

    OFCOM are to make switching broadband & telephone providers more easy. Astonishing numbers of people have found their providers switched without their consent whilst others found either the wrong number had been switched or the process was too complicated. The MAC code practice has been in place to making switching easier but many are still [...]

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  • New Amazon Fire Android tablets coming in 2012!

    Posted by on 10. Feb 2012 on Geeks & Gadgets, News, Phones & Tablets, Technology, no comment

    Amazon is preparing to launch a new 9″ model of it’s Android tablet named “Fire”. Due for launch in mid 2012 along with a revised version of it’s original 7″ model. This will undercut Apple’s iPad pricing and put it in direct competition, the revised model could also see the first Fire tablets to hit [...]

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  • 8gb Memory Upgrade

    Posted by on 08. Feb 2012 on PC, Simple PC, no comment

    I have a spare 8gb DDR3 1333 10600 (2x4gb) Dimm for desktop PC’s sat on my desk, I ordered DIMM instead of SODIMM by mistake (I await the dimm jokes!). The memory is Crucial, If you’d like an upgrade price is £45 installed, please let me know?

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