Monthly Archives: July 2012

Microsoft Research: Bringing Sexy Back

Sometimes I think I know how Microsoft feels. It’s the older, more well-established guy living and working amongst a bunch of scruffy, young startup types who have big ideas, take huge risks and are the embodiment of cool.When I asked … Continue reading

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iWork, iPhoto and Safari Updated With New Mountain Lion-Powered Enhancements

If you’re a frequent iWork user, you might want to update to the latest version, which lets you to sync your docs with iCloud (so that you can view and edit on other Mac and iOS devices), and includes full support … Continue reading

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The Evolution of English Language Over the Last 500 Years

Unsurprisingly, a lot’s changed since the 1500s, not least of all language. But now a physicist has crunched through 5.2 million books published over five centuries in order to analyze the way the English language has changed over time. There … Continue reading

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A Cheap and Simple Add-On to Keep Your iPhone Charger Blessedly Untangled

Like earphones, the iPhone’s charging cable seems pre-disposed to becoming a knotted tangle of cable whenever it’s placed inside a bag. But you can fight back—and save yourself several unpleasant minutes of untangling—with this no frills cable wrapaccessory. Simply and appropriately … Continue reading

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The OS X Mountain Lion Survival Guide

OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion is here. Youre probably going to read a lot about all the new features and how Apples out of ideas. Heres a guide to what will make using all that ML stuff easier—and whats going … Continue reading

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iPad Sales to Education Market Nearly Double – John Paczkowski – News – AllThingsD

With a growing number of schools across the nation embracing the iPad, the device is gaining significant momentum in the education market. And while it’s still early in its history, it’s beginning to look like the iPad could be the … Continue reading

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Paint That Sucks Up the Dangers of Chemical Warfare

For soliders out in the field chemical warfare is a very real threat, but while they can throw away their clothes and decontaminate their bodies, large equipment is more difficult to clean. Now military scientists have developed paint which literally … Continue reading

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Calc.exe Is Dead, Long Live Google’s Calculator

Google’s search-based calculator is a bit of a God-send when it comes to impromptu math, but now the Big G has gone and extended its functionality by rolling out a full-on, 34-button scientific calculator. It’s got everything you really need … Continue reading

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The Science of Power Naps

The concept of the power naps divides opinion: some people firmly stand by them, while others think they offer no tangible benefit at all. If youre a doubter, this video may be enough to convince you that they really do … Continue reading

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What Does a System Administrator Do?

What Does a System Administrator Do? What is a system administrator? Well, look at the title. Administrator of systems. A system administrator takes care of systems. Now, most people read “system” to mean an individual computer, and think that all asysadmin does is … Continue reading

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