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Just say no
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Struggling with Facebook addiction? KeepMeOut might be your saviour, offering a novel way to temper your social media use.
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Just looking
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Opentopia invites the curious to explore a vast array of global live webcam feeds, offering a window into different corners of the world with just a click.
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Celebrating lives in cyberspace
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Forget traditional obituaries—new website 1000memories.com offers an interactive, collaborative way to celebrate lives online, free of charge.
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Random acts of strangeness
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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These days chat is getting something of a makeover with a range of weird and wonderful new ways to connect to random people around the globe.
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1975 and the changes to come
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Less than 20 years before the internet became a reality, this montage of pictures showed how technology was transforming people’s lives.
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How to talk about the weather
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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British locals find a more sophisticated way to engage in small talk, avoiding the predictable weather discussion. Find out how 👇.
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Rest for the wicked
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Planning a family holiday? Kids Friendly Travel helps you find kid-friendly destinations and book everything from transport to accommodation.
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Exercises for the expecting
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Not only does your pregnant body not fit into your regular workout clothes anymore, it also may not fit into your regular workout routine.
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Change your tuning
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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telstraclear
If you’re a little confused as to what’s involved in New Zealand’s pending switchover to a digital television is all about, help is at hand.
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The revolution will be cybercast
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Revolution in the digital age: The fall of two despots marks a new chapter in Arab world uprisings, powered by social media's might.
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All that glitters is chrome
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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evernote
Chrome’s versatile extensions turn web browsing into a tailored experience, from seamless emailing to distraction-free writing tools, for optimal productivity.
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The netguide guide to download managers
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Struggling to download files efficiently? Discover the top download managers that make downloading a breeze, even on a tight deadline.
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Sony chooses Android
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Sony teams with Android for its latest PSP move, launching PlayStation Suite for games across Android devices, aiming to capture the mobile gaming market.
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ConnectMe’s Indispensible Apps
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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From weather forecasts to photo editing, ConnectMe unveils apps that seamlessly blend into our everyday lives, proving indispensably useful.
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7 security questions answered
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Cyber-safety expert Lloyd Borrett answers 7 pressing security questions, offering insights on threats, social media risks, and password strategies.
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Save your PC: how to keep safe online in 2011
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Whether you are new to computers, or are a seasoned user – now is a good time to review your security knowledge and practices.
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Malware authors seek protection
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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Oh, the irony! Malware writers are now protecting their product from being pirated, according to security software provider Symantec.
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Web porn sites major security risk
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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The lure of ‘adult’ content online continues to prove too strong for many people, despite the fact that a lot of these sites host malware.
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New report warns of increasing risk from social networks
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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According to internet security company Sophos, social networking sites have seen a dramatic increase in spam and fishing attacks over the last year.
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Google launches number porting service
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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In the midst of a game of musical chairs in the Google boardroom, the internet giant has turned its focus to mobile for 2011 and beyond.