Backup URL dot com creates an instant cached copy of any web site on demand. I guess you could say it’s a bookmarking service on steroids, in that it keeps all the page content as well as the address for you. Useful. The FAQ says you can register to keep a list of saved pages, but I can’t find the registration link. Ah well…probably beta. BackupURL creates instant cached copies of web pages. This is handy if you require the content…
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Fiasco Awards 2009 – Microsoft Vista Grand Winner!
So Microsoft Vista has won the 2009 Fiasco Award as the world’s top tech fiasco? No kidding, Sherlock! I could have saved the voters a lot of effort if they’d just asked me. Pfaff… Tags: fiasco+awards, microsoft+vista
Read MoreRazor Pocket Mod Mini Electric Scooter – retro fun in a pink practical package, Prunella
The Razor Pocket Mod Mini Electric Scooter looks like a right old laugh. Retro styling, electric motor, 15 mph, 10 mile range, 98 kgs payload. And an awesomely attractive mini price of £187.83. Love love. Miniature Electric Euro-styled Scooter – Can travel up to 10 miles on a single charge! The nippy Pink Pocket Mod has variable speeds upto 15mph and will carry riders upto 98kgs. Chain driven motor for maximum power transfer. Tags: gadget, razor+pocket+mod+mini+electric+scooter, ecological, ev
Read MoreVue Personal Video Network – consumer level CCTV hits the high street
The Vue Personal Video Network is a ‘peel and stick’ magnetic wireless closed circuit camera system, which is designed to be super easy for mom & pop installations. Plug the gateway device into your broadband router, stick the wireless cameras around the property using the easy to install magnetic mounts, and voila, your own personal security system. Keep tabs on granny’s drinking habits, spy on your sister’s latest allergy, make sure Dad isn’t smoking in the den. Fun eh? OK, so it’s…
Read MoreRed Ferret Competition – win an Elite Laser worth $400.00
I’ve been having a sporadic email discussion with Wicked Lasers, purveyors of various laser products, for a year or so. They’ve been angling to get me to review one of their products, and I’ve been resisting, as I really don’t see the purpose of them at all. I finally relented a few weeks back and they sent one over to look at – and it’s interesting. They’re very well made, albeit a bit pricey, and I can see the novelty attraction,…
Read MoreBernzomatic Premium Lighter – for those hard to reach barbecues
The Bernzomatic Premium Lighter pretty much does what it says. It lights barbecues, hard to reach barbecues, hard to reach barbecues in the dark. It’s got a flexible neck, windproof flame, built-in LED torch, it’s refillable with a fuel window and when you’re done, you can kick back and open a beer with it. Gadgets were made to be enjoyed. Premium Flexible Lighter (BZLTR300) * Flexible Stem (for hard-to reach places) * Windproof Flame * Built-in LED Light * Comfortable…
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PicPick Tools – neat set of freeware designer tools
PicPick Tools is a neat set of useful freeware utilities for anyone involved in Web or design work. The kit includes a screen capture utility, color picker, ruler, whiteboard and other simple bits and bobs. There’s no install, so you can bung it on a USB stick or your phone and carry it around with you too. PicPick is an all-in-one software for software developers, graphic designers and home user. It has an intuitive interface and simple, elegant operation. After…
Read More20 Best Free PC Games – proper entertainment on your computer screen
ExtremeTech has compiled their list of the 20 Best Free PC Games around at the moment, and it’s pretty good. Flash games are specifically excluded, so there will be some games here that you’ve not seen before. Good to bookmark for those rainy Sundays. We’re here to help you separate the wheat from the chaff. What follows are some of the best free PC games you can get online. Our rules are simple: 1. It must be an honestly free…
Read MoreTata Nano Europa bound for international distribution – car industry in a spin
There is something deeply ironic about a week in which General Motors, Ford and Toshiba announce a collectively catastrophic slump in sales (as much as 53%) while Indian manufacturer Tata announces the introduction of the Tata Nano Europa model for international distribution. Those of you who’ve been following events will know that the Nano is destined to retail for a paltry $2000 (£1423.00) when it goes on sale in India this month. Tata has also recently completed the purchase of…
Read MoreEco-Media Player Revolution – the lean, green iTunes machine
The Eco-Media Player Revolution is an updated version of the original Eco Media Player with extra bits. It still has the fabulous hand-cranked, charge-me-anywhere handle but it now it plays nicely with iTunes. It’s also got an SD card slot, so you can boost its storage capacity from the inbuilt 4Gb all way to 11 16Gb. You can still charge your mobile phone with it, watch videos, read eBooks, show off your photos, listen to FM radio and record with the built-in…
Read MoreWinkku – cool bicycle turn indicator and mirror combo should save lives
The Winkku is a bicycle mirror and turn indicator combination which comes with bags of good looks, a practical design and a lot of plastic bits. The company sent me one to look at and it’s certainly a very well built piece of kit. Solid and dependable you might say. It’s powered by 3 AA batteries, and features a couple of handlebar attachment options, either a conventional into the end plug, or an over the top clamp with a Velcro strap…
Read MoreBarebone Media PC – living room computer gets the retro VCR treatment
This Barebone Media PC comes with an Intel motherboard, 7.1 surround sound, digital TV card, WiFi card and 1GB of RAM in a box which looks almost, but not quite, like a JVC VHS cassette recorder of 1978 vintage. For this reason, I am going to tag it as retro, even though the manufacturer clearly believes it is the height of modern fashionista drooliness. Just add your choice of hard drive and DVD burner for a full-on PVR experience. £149.99. Ultimate…
Read MoreGreenWheel – all in one electric hub powers up your old bicycle
The boffins at MIT are working on an all-in-one electric wheel hub called the GreenWheel which when retrofitted to old bicycles converts them to electric power. There are plenty of Chinese electric wheels on the market, but this one goes a stage further by folding all the technology, including batteries, into the single hub, making it easier to install and use. The development prototypes still need to have the wheel spokes rejigged, but they’re working on an alternative so it can become more…
Read MoreMy Lockbox – freeware program hides and protects your private folders
My Lockbox is a freeware program which allows you to password protect and hide any folder on your Windows computer. Once locked no-one, not even an administrator, can get at the folder and files, until the password is entered. Simple and effective. It comes from the same people who created Hide Folders, so it’s also got a bit of pedigree. One for the tool chest. My Lockbox is a security software enabling you to password protect any folder on your…
Read MoreCoda.FM – download full albums via BitTorrent
Coda.FM has me sorta confused. Ostensibly it’s a legitimate music album torrent search service which lets you find new music by putting a user friendly face on BitTorrent search. Find something you like? Click on the button to download the whole album via BitTorrent. Simple idea and laudable. But then you look at most of the front page material and the links mostly appear to be awfully copyrighted, which makes a mockery of the site’s disclaimer – The torrent (metadata) files that we…
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