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Getting the right printer for you
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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printing
Last month, we ran a feature on how to buy a printer. It was recently brought to our attention that this piece was missing some important information.
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Blink & you'll miss it
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Blinky, NZ's one-stop site for free goodies, invites Kiwis to score and share top web giveaways, competitions, and more. Don't blink or you'll miss out!.
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Calling all cartoon lovers
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Discover NZ's finest cartoons daily at the New Zealand Cartoon Gallery - your one-stop hub for top artists featured in major publications.
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Patriotic pics
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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cloud services
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websites
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photography
Craig 'CPL' Levers, ex-chief of NZ Surfing Mag, captures the Kiwi spirit in breathtaking photos, celebrating New Zealand's serene summers.
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What noone told you about being hungry
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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food
Feeling unusually irritable when hungry? You could be battling 'hangrrr', an often overlooked condition now gaining recognition.
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Social media gives journalism a run for its money
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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facebook
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social media
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twitter
Social media not only circulates news but also enhances the reach of quality journalism, turning Facebook 'likes' and LinkedIn shares into valued endorsements.
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Celebrity fail of the month
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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twitter
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mtv
Jersey Shore star, Snooki, receives an unconventional gift from fashion designers - a bag from a rival's brand.
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Not intended to be a factual statement
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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social media
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twitter
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nato
U.S. Senator Jon Kyl’s less than factual statement has made its way onto Twitter, providing users with some serious laughs at Kyl’s expense.
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The gravity train
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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ntt
British invention reimagines travel: Gravity Train could make global trips in just 42 minutes, using Earth's core as its engine.
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Morgan things BIG for smallworlds
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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investment
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social network
TradeMe founder Sam Morgan has led a $2.5 million investment round in the Auckland-based social game company SmallWorlds.
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PSN restoration begins
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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gaming
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encryption
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digital entertainment
Sony’s PlayStation Network is on the road to recovery after hackers compromised it, causing a nearly month-long outage.
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How to build a website
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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martech
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software development
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cloud services
Want to launch online? Begin with choosing the right domain. Experts share monthly steps to guide you through building a successful website.
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How to buy a GPS
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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gps
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navigation
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traveltech
Buying a GPS? Our guide with expert Hayden Jones covers the essentials from screen size to updates, ensuring you choose the right one.
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22 free downloads
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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download
Discover 22 invaluable free downloads ranging from system optimisation tools to games, all aimed at enhancing your digital experience.
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Sony finally squares up to Apple
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
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sony
Two Android 3.0-powered Sony tablets are due to be released before the end of the year and go head-to-head with Apple’s market-leading iPad 2.
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3. Indispensible Apps
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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smartphones
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blackberry
Unlock peace of mind with BlackBerry Protect and never miss your fave shows with Sky's app. RockMelt and Songsterr define today's must-have apps.
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20 fun things to do with your computer
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Discover 20 amusing easter eggs for your computer, from upside-down screens to hidden games, proving there's more to PCs than work.
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20 tech myths exposed
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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Tech expert demystifies 20 common technology myths, separating fact from fiction to enlighten users on USB safety, hard drive damage, and online security.
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Hacker vigilante hits the slammer
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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hackers
48 year old Bruce Raisley, a computer hacker once involved with the NBC show To Catch a Predator was sentenced to two years in jail.
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Apple says it’s not tracking iphone users
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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smartphones
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data privacy
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personal computing devices
Apple refutes claims of tracking iPhone users, citing encryption and bugs for stored data. Fixes and stronger privacy measures promised.