Got a wannabe pilot in your life? Someone who dreams only of open skies, the smell of kerosene and the rush of wind past a cockpit? Does your Aunt Mabel secretly hanker after her youthful indiscretions as a wing-walker, or Uncle Jed reminisce about his time as a crop-duster king?
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Ever had the feeling someone’s watching you? Like there’s a camera trained at your back, or a microphone listening to everything you say? OK, so paranoia’s a terrible thing, but you never know, you might actually be under some sort of covert surveillance and you don’t know it. Well there is a way to fight back you know.
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There’s a ton of software out there for Windows, ranging from sophisticated and amazing programs like Libre Office (if you’re looking for the best office suite out there, and a free program that blows away Microsoft Office, then download this) to really tiny utilities which only do one thing but do it well. So we thought we’d offer up five tiny Windows programs which you may not have heard of, but which provide great functionality.
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As regular readers know, we’re kind of ambivalent towards the craze of crowdfunding (e.g. Kickstarter, IndieGogo et al), primarily because it’s still a very untested way of funding projects and products. Some projects are obviously worthwhile, have a great team and fulfill a definite need for society at large, while others offer more iPhone cases. Two examples of this wide disparity of projects spring to mind immediately, because of their wildly different situations.
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The LG Optimus G is one big, beautiful powerhouse. Seeing as I’m an all-out Apple lover, this is a statement that I don’t make lightly. While I don’t hate Android devices by any means, I’m accustomed to, and happy with my iDevices. Moving to a completely different OS was a big shift, but it wasn’t a bad one. The “Great Migration” I’ll call it, at the beginning was a pain, as it always is. Having to download all the apps…
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There are some things that we associate as special occasion occurrences. Chocolate fountains and having fondue are normally for parties or gatherings of friends. If it’s a snack that you really enjoy though, you probably want to find a way to down-size it so that you can enjoy it as an any-time treat.
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There are some nights where going to sleep can be a chore. Your head gets all jumbled with thoughts of what you didn’t get done today, what you need to get finished tomorrow, what the future holds, and all that other stuff you really don’t need to ponder right before going to sleep. The best way to peacefully drift off is to relax your mind and body, but that’s not always easy to do. Sometimes you need something in the…
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Web Audio Drum Machine – cool free online beat maker – The Web Audio Drum Machine is a… Make lasting memories, with a Long Term Time Lapse [DIY project] – If you love taking photos of… Razer Carcharias Headset is a console gamers dream – When you’re playing a game, sound… OSIM uAstro 2 Massage Chair is like having your own professional…
Read MoreYou really know things are weird when life mimics art mimics tech. So someone creates a brilliant invention back in the day called a calculator, we love them, use them to bits and then along come alternatives in the shape of handheld computers, tablets and mobile phones with calculator apps, so we switch. All very reasonable.
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The idea of being unable to release your seatbelt in car that’s landed in the water is all too real. In that kind of emergency, when fear and panic so quickly set in, the Escape Belt is a super-useful device to have. Developed by the Dutch company Fijen TMLS, this life-saving device attaches to a car’s existing seat belt buckle (the part with the button, that the belt’s tongue plugs into) and incorporates a small salt pill. When water rushes…
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It’s the holiday season and looking for that special gift for audio lovers just got easier. Boomz Audio has come out with small, candy-colored speakers that can to connect to any smartphone, laptop or tablet for great easy listening without earphones. They’re small but deliver great sound. They’re portable, durable, rechargable and take up so little space, they’ll fit almost anywhere. And this handy speaker even functions as an all-in-one portable MP3 player. Just add a micro SD card (not…
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Suddenly the world is awash with heart rate monitors, as if we needed any more tools to scare us witless. Most of them vary around a single idea, that the easiest way to take a pulse is to shine a light onto a fingertip vein and read the results. However, some people have clearly decided that they can make the whole process even more exotic.
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Everyone knows that diamonds are a man’s best friend, and that they last forever. But did you know there’s a planet called 55 Cancri, which is twice the size of earth and eight times heavier which is supposed to be at least 1/3 made up of diamonds? Nope, we didn’t either. Now that’s what you call bling. For those of us with more modest ambitions, we’ve got a little something for you to chew on. Not literally of course.
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You can’t get away from keyboards. Even the coolest smartphone in existence eventually pops up a keyboard for you to use when entering data. Sure they’re trying to make voice recognition work, but it’s a long way from being as quick and easy as a keypad, so even if you hate typing, you’re stuck with it. Sorry. But how about improving your typing speeds to get revenge on Mr Qwerty?
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There are some things that people are wildly passionate about. It can be art, stamp collecting, traveling, or pretty much anything. However, few things move you the way music can. Some people are so ecstatic about their favorite tunes that they never want to go a day or minute without hearing a melody. There are those who also believe that music shouldn’t just be a part of life, but beyond.
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