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Bookmark This! July 24, 2012 posted by Nigel

NitroShare makes it superbly easy to share files between computers in your home [Freeware]

Regular Ferret readers will know that I run a mixed Linux and Windows environment at home, and one of the big annoyances is how to move, swap and share files between the different systems quickly and easily. We’ve tried Dropbox, and while it’s a useful option, it’s still clunkier than necessary when all you want to do is send a single file from one computer desktop to another. And most network sharing tools are depressingly complicated to set up and…

Bookmark This! July 24, 2012 posted by Nigel

IT Mentor makes it easy for small businesses to build mobile apps

There’s no question that the rules of business are changing. If you really want to have a chance at beating the competition, you need to gear up for the mobile revolution, and that means making sure your products or services can be consumed easily via smartphones on the move. OK, so it’s more evolution than revolution, because mobile data is still a work in progress in a lot of areas, but there’s no doubt that in the future many business…

heh heh! July 24, 2012 posted by caitlyn

Wibit Sports Park could pay for itself

There are all sorts of water toys and slides that we’ve seen here, but none have the potential to give you a return. Most of the time, buying a toy means playing with it, forgetting about it for months, and then using it again sparingly until you decide to get rid of it. However, if you bought something that might be able to give some money back, I’d bet you would get your use out of the thing.

Mobile Tech July 24, 2012 posted by caitlyn

LifeWatch V is a smartphone that keeps you happy and healthy

If you have any sort of medical problem, chances are that you want to keep track of it so things don’t get out of hand. Visiting the doctor on a regular basis would be the easiest way to do that, but it’s also quite expensive (even with insurance). There are all sort of mobile apps that can help you track your information, but what if there were a smartphone dedicated to helping you stay on task?

Fun & Games July 24, 2012 posted by caitlyn

Nap Massaging Bed Rest will take you to your happy place

The easiest way to fall asleep quickly is when you are completely relaxed. In my opinion, having a cup of hot tea or listening to calming music is the best way to settle down for the evening. Of course, if you could manage to get a massage every night before going to sleep, that would be pretty relaxing too.

Gadgets July 23, 2012 posted by Nigel

USB Fingerprint Reader is a cheap way to add biometric security to your computer

There seem to be an awful lot of people out there trying to steal our computer secrets. Bit of a mystery really, since the most valuable thing most of us store on hard disk is the password to our sadly depleted Hello Kitty piggy bank. But still, security is security and it’s good practice to try and keep things safe from prying eyes.

hmm..interesting July 23, 2012 posted by Nigel

NM Service iPhone app provides a scary view of the future of shopping

We all know that retailers are desperate to get our business back from the clutches of the Internet. All our online one-click ordering is decimating high street sales numbers, but the shops aren’t giving up without a fight. The kind of marketing we saw in Minority Report may not be here yet, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a slew of similarly scary technology heading our way.

hmm..interesting July 23, 2012 posted by caitlyn

The Coffeebrewer lets you make coffee in a bag

Coffee is a quite an art form if you acquire the taste for it. It has different flavors that can vary on where it was grown, and the weather conditions it was raised in. Factors such as the storage and actual preparation of this steamy brown beverage will also affect the taste.

heh heh! July 23, 2012 posted by caitlyn

Minimalist Shelter makes tents a fashion statement

When going on a hiking trip, you know that after a long day of walking and climbing, there’s still a tent that will need setting up. If your feet are tired and aching, you are more than likely going to want to just lie down and sleep. However, laying down without any protection from creepy crawlies, weather, or temperature could have you waking up feeling worse than before you went to sleep.

Gadgets July 23, 2012 posted by caitlyn

USB Waterproof Temperature Data Logger: am I hot or not?

Sometimes you have to wonder why people are interested in certain hobbies. Collecting and categorizing rocks or researching the medicinal properties of different types of water surely have their appeal, but it’s not for everyone. However, if people weren’t inquisitive about all those seemingly mundane subjects, we wouldn’t have the vast amount of information and research articles available to us that we do today.

reprise July 22, 2012 posted by Red

Ferret posts this week

Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Turn your cell phone into a contactless MasterCard with just a sticker – Everybody’s talking about using… GolfSense will help you become a pro golfer in no time – While playing golf may not be the… OUYA brings mobile games to your living room – There’s definitely a big… Double Agent Shoes have secret compartments – Carrying a purse around everywhere… Bracketron…

cool tech July 21, 2012 posted by Nigel

The Goal Zero Yeti Solar Power Generator runs your equipment from the sun

With the rising price of gas today, it’s small wonder that many of us are starting to look for alternative ways of powering our stuff. The idea of living ‘off-grid’ as they say, is even more attractive for those who take their travel seriously, either with an RV or camping rough in the wild. It’s a good thing therefore that the price of solar powered equipment is coming down, and also that the products are getting easier to use.

Gadgets July 20, 2012 posted by Nigel

EyeCard makes reading glasses as convenient as a credit card

No matter how good your eyesight, there are always times when you need more magnification. Fiddly hobby jobs, reading the incredibly tiny printed text at the bottom of your car rental agreement, stuff like that. Most of the time you either have to squint like a dazzled gopher or give up and ask a friend, but now there’s a better option on offer.

Bookmark This! July 20, 2012 posted by Nigel

Bananatag offers a simple way to track ALL your emails, even mobile ones

Email tracking tech isn’t new, we’ve been reporting on the stuff for years. For example back in 2008 we were rather impressed with MSGTAG, which combined a nice interface with the instant ability to track which of your recipients opened and read your messages. We also liked the fact that it was free to use and coped with a large selection of email clients.

Gadgets July 20, 2012 posted by caitlyn

iPics2Go will make sure you don’t lose those old photographs

It wasn’t that long ago that taking pictures meant having one or two physical copies lying around. If you were fond of taking photos, then you would probably have several boxes full of them taking up space in some part of your home (or maybe you still have all those boxes!). While there’s nothing wrong with having a collection like this, photographs can and will fade over time.

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