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How USB Sticks Are Manufactured
Posted on January 16, 2015 | By admin
We all have used them once in our digital lifestyle, but have you ever wondered how a USB memory stick is made? Read on to find out more. The flash memory chip is screened for quality and storage purpose before it’s mounted onto the circuit board. The memory chip is mounted under a probe card which is held together by a few rubber bands. Once the flash memory chip is put in place, a machine […]
How To… Defragment A Computer
Posted on January 8, 2015 | By admin
Defragmenting your computer’s hard drive should be done regularly, to prevent the chance of errors and also to keep it going in fine, working condition. Below is step-by-step guide on how to defrag a Windows computer. 1) Click on the Start menu button and then look for My Computer. 2) Look for Local Disc (C:) and then right-click and select Properties. 3) Look for Tools on the Properties Menu and click on Defragment Now. 4) […]
Review: Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6
Posted on January 2, 2015 | By admin
We reviewed the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 6 recently. Does it compare to its competitors at such a budget price? Find out below. Starting price from £80, the Fire HD is a device with a 6-inch screen available in a variety of colours. If you go with the entry-level model, then the storage is limited to 8GB. But if you need more, you can purchase a 16GB version of the tablet for £100, so the […]
Tablet Reading Before Bed Is Damaging To Sleep?
Posted on December 30, 2014 | By admin
According to research carried out by Harvard Medical School, reading on a back-lit e-reader or tablet before you sleep can put your health at risk. They also found that those who read from a tablet take longer to fall asleep compared to those who read from an actual book. “The light emitted by most e-readers is shining directly into the eyes of the reader, whereas from a printed book or the original Kindle, the reader […]
LG Reveal New WiFi Speakers
Posted on December 26, 2014 | By admin
Electronic giants LG have announced a new set of speakers dubbed the ‘WiFi Music Flow’ speakers. The range consists of the H4 Portable speaker, which is LG’s first battery-powered portable WiFi speaker and the HS7 amd HS9 – LG’s upgraded WiFi Sound Bars. The speakers work quite simply. When a foot away from a smartphone, the Auto Play Music function will detect any music the user is listening to and play it from the speaker, […]
Apple To Release A Smaller iPhone For 2015?
Posted on December 12, 2014 | By admin
Three months after the release of Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models, rumours are circulating that the electronic giants are looking to release a smaller phone due to the success of previous models – iPhone 5, iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. It’s said that the current models will receive an upgrade next summer, with Apple also working on a smaller 4-inch model which would be there budget model similar to the iPhone 5C. Overall, […]