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Siri Command List
When Apple released the iPhone 4S, the world was also introduced to Siri, the voice activated personal assistant. Whilst voice recognition is not a new concept, the way that Siri works is different to software previously seen. You are not required to phrase commands in a specific way, or remember... |
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Best iPad 2 Apps
Are you one of the lucky owners of a Apple iPad 2? If so, you may be new to the huge selection of apps available and could do with an overview of some of the top-picks. This guide highlights some of the best and most useful applications available in various categories, so it’s just as valid if you... |
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Distance Buying by Internet, Fax, Mail or Phone
Distance Buying in the UK
I work in the Trading Standards Department of a County Council and in 2005 I had a truly appalling nightmare experience when I bought a computer by phone. As a result, with the help of my Trading Standards Officer colleagues at work, I became quite knowledgeable about... |
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The Legality of File Sharing - MGM vs Grokster
Whether we believe it is right or not, many of us have become accustomed to the fact that a large number people download copyrighted material regularly using Peer-to-Peer file-sharing software. As a result, the entertainment industry is losing billions of dollars in revenue, and is... |
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Repetitive Strain Injury
What is RSI?
The term ‘Repetitive Strain Injury' covers a broad range of problems caused by and aggravated by frequently repeated movements . Over time it can give rise to a number of related problems which range from minor, constant aches and discomfort to permanent disablements. It is an... |
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Budgeting with Excel
The aim of this guide is to give you the basic skills needed to start creating your own financial plans. You will need to be familiar with the basic workings of Excel, but you need not be an expert by any means. Examples are worked through in this article, and you will be able to... |
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Consumer Rights and the Law
When you buy something that turns out to be faulty, trying to argue your case with the retailer or manufacturer can be a testing experience. Despite strong laws designed to protect consumers from being “ripped off”, the advice given by retailers and manufacturers is often... |
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Upgrading your PC
Is your computer looking a bit long in the tooth? If so, there are plenty of ways to breathe new life into an old system.
One of the frustrating things about technology is the fact that any computer you buy always seems to be out of date the moment it is delivered. There is... |
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Buying a New Computer
Weighing up the merits of components when buying a new PC can be confusing. Whether you’re trading your old PC in for a newer, more powerful model or looking to buy a second computer for the home or even contemplating a first-time buy, it pays to know exactly what you’ll get for... |
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Backup Solutions
Every computer user who has lost data knows how important it is to always have a backup. Losing the operating system due to worms and viruses is not uncommon these days, if you need to redo it all you have the necessary tools, like the operating system disk, software supplied by... |
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LCD vs CRT
Many of us have been toying with the idea of switching to LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitors completely but a couple of drawbacks of LCD technology have always come in the way as a hurdle. One being its response time and the other being colour purity. The first is of utmost... |
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