Month: August 2006
USB Flash Drive Manager Freebie From Microsoft
If like Propellerhead you have a growing collection of flash memory devices, be they USB memory sticks, MP3 players and so on, then Uncle Bill has come up with a way for you to keep tabs on them all…
One Minute Video Review: Archos700TV
Watch Susi and Ashley watching Big Brother in this one minute video review, courtesy of the Archos 700TV. I can't work out if that's post-modern, existentialist or just plain weird. For a full review check here, or buy one here…
Review: Oregon Scientific Smart Globe
The Propaganda Oregon Scientific make all manner of strange and, to varying degrees, useful gadgets from weather stations to heart rate monitors. The Smart Globe is one that once you get your hands on, you really won't know what…
Microsoft gets number two spot to protect its own operating system
Microsoft has already claimed the number 2 position – at least in the US – for security software with its Windows Live OneCare package. Whilst more established rivals such as McAfee and Symantec have seen losses in their market…
Asus WL-700gE router with built-in hard drive
A nice variation on the router has been introduced by Asus in the form of the WL-700gE, which has all the expected wireless functionality, but adds a portable hard drive so you can access shared files and media from…
YouTube not just for the kids: UK pensioner addicted, makes own videos
In the past week, his first video "first try" has been viewed nearly half-a-million times, received over 6,700 comments and 198 video responses. He’s something of a star, and yet he’s not the soft of person you might imagine…
Preparing laptops for airport security
Absolute Software have seized upon the current situation facing many travellers who may be unable to carry their notebook PCs onto flights, or at least face heightened security surrounding electronic items. Of course, you'd expect them to plug a piece…
eMusic offers free music downloads for UK customers
It's certainly a buyer's matrket when it comes to music downloads, so you've got to so something special to get yourself noticed. In the case of eMusic, it's giving away free music during a trial period – and even…
Logitech launches VoIP cordless handset, headset and speakerphone
It's a busy day for Logitech. Having already announced the Internet Calling Desktop with Skype, they've now announced three additional VoIP products – the QuickCall USB Speakerphone, the Cordless Internet Handset and the Cordless Headset for PC and Mobile…
iCarta Stereo Dock for iPod with bathroom tissue holder
If there's one place in the house that's without music, I'm guessing it's the bathroom. Chances are your stereo will be in theway – or just dangerous with all that water around. Never fear, here's a solution – and…