We can buy parts and pieces to upgrade our PC, but we can’t do the same for our brains. You can improve aspects of your mind by reading or doing puzzles, but there’s not really a “quick fix” for it. Synapses can only fire so fast…right?
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Playing cards with friends is fun, but there’s always one person that just can’t stand losing. They usually end up being a poor sport about it, but some will take it a step further by trying to cheat. Using the same tactics of a magician, sleight of hand and packing extra cards will be how they claw their way to the top.
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The most annoying voicemail you could ever receive is one where the caller speaks so quickly you can’t understand what they’re saying. At that point you end up having to call them back anyway just to figure out what they wanted. If you thought it was bad for you, think of how terrible it is for the older generations who have a hard time hearing as is.
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy. Titanium Anodized Ultraviolet LED Flashlight – Curiosity grossed out the cat – We’ve all seen enough movies and… Razor Crazy Cart – Real life Mario Kart anyone? – There are days when it sucks being… Universal Hot Swap Charger – this $3 accessory might just transform the way you use your smartphone [Review] – I’ve got a neat little setup going… City…
Read MoreTinnitus is no laughing matter. If you’re a sufferer the constant ringing in the ears can disrupt every aspect of your life, from affecting your concentration to disrupting your sleep. And while there’s no confirmed long lasting cure, there are a number of products on the market which aim to reduce the symptoms and help make life more bearable.
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We have looked at a fair number of wireless security cameras over the years, and while they all promise much, they have all to date suffered from one major flaw…installation is a pig. For your average consumer, fiddling around with cables, IP addresses and port forwarding on a router is a nightmare, so we were intrigued when Swann told us they have a new camera which is really user friendly.
Read More![SwannSmart Network Camera – super easy installation makes this camera a whole different story [Review]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/swannsmartsecuritycamera.jpg)
There are some things which are just too good to pass over, and this 20 foot USB to microUSB charging cable is one. If you’ve ever had to give up playing or working on your phone or tablet somewhere because you were out of range of a suitable power socket, then this is definitely a product you should consider.
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could use your smartphone camera to grab special offers, coupons and giveaways just by snapping an image of your favorite brand’s logo? No messing around with barcodes, QR codes or any other complex technology, just point and win. Well a new technology promises to deliver just that kind of experience, and what’s more any company, big or small, can take part.
Read More![LogoGrab – forget about barcodes, get coupons, special offers and more just by scanning a logo [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/logograb.jpg)
There is a saying that goes, “work smarter, not harder”. It’s all about assessing the amount of work that faces you, and approaching it in a way that will help you finish the job in the most effective way possible. It’s sad to say, but many of the things we buy for seemingly unimportant tasks such as cleaning are not ‘made to last’ like they used to be. This increases your workload as you’re going to be stuck with a…
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Having a rubber band can mean a myriad of things. It can keep you entertained, contain what would otherwise be messy items, and could also be a weapon (if you’re feeling malicious). There’s nothing quite as terrifying or suspenseful as someone holding a rubber band completely tense as it’s trained on you. While the impact isn’t painful, it is rather shocking.
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If you sleep in a twin bed and need extra storage space, the easiest thing to do is raise your bed up a bit. There are risers that will hike up your bed, but if you’re all about multifunctionality, this one aspect likely isn’t enough. We could always use another outlet, so why not add a few on to these things since they’re taking up space anyway?
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No really. Do we have to give you a full breakdown of the awesomeness of this nonsense? It’s an umbrella. Y’know for keeping the rain off your head and stuff. Only…no get this…only it’s shaped like a banana. How rad is that? Are you laughing yet?
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Do you know what programs you have installed on your Windows computer? Ever had a situation where you wanted to use an old program, but weren’t sure whether it was still on your machine? Of course there are ways to find out what you’ve installed over the years, like visiting the Programs section of your Control Panel, but it’s clunky at best and somewhat basic.
Read More![ShowMySoft – what’s installed on my computer? [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/showmysoft.jpg)
You can often get a fairly good indication of the declining level of a civilization from the state of its leisure activities. The Romans enjoyed brutal arena sports right up to the end of their empire, and the ancient Aryan’s idea of fun was to let loose a horse and declare war on the owner of the land where it stopped to eat. And so it goes…
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Few people will sit down and read a full book cover to cover. Nowadays it seems like attention spans are only as long as a YouTube video or magazine article. Thankfully, there are always ways to attract people back to reading. What’s the best way to do that you ask?
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