It’s easy to forget how confusing the world can be to the very young and the very elderly, especially if you can’t always be there to keep a watchful eye out for their movements. You also may not want to seem to oppressive about your monitoring, which is where technology can come into play and help make it work more easily.
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We don’t know about you, but we often miss important messages or SMS texts coming in to our mobile phone because we’re working on the computer in another room, or the phone is buried in a pocket or bag and we don’t hear the alert chime. Now if only there was a way to link the PC and the phone together we could avoid the problem and stay updated constantly.
Read More![DeskNotifier – cool app lets you receive and reply to SMS messages and Android phone notifications on your PC instantly [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/desknotifier2.jpg)
While it’s nice to have a clean house, the task of dusting, vacuuming, and so on is very much so a chore. It takes us an entire year to ‘spring clean’ the house, which is fully cleaning it from top to bottom because we only touch it up the rest of the time. Something that’s always completely covered with dust by that point is the lampshades. Those are a particular annoyance as dust clings for dear life to every molecule…
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It’s the magicians number one rule. You must never reveal how the trick is done. If you do, you may as well consider your days numbered as a master of illusion. The same goes with giving someone the combination to a lock, as they only need to learn it once to be able to access anything it may be protecting.
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There are a plethora of different flashlights and lanterns out there with various methods of power. More often than not, you have to rely on an outside source such as a batteries, being charged through an outlet, or solar power. All are fine options, but what if you could power your flashlight through your own body heat?
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These days we rely heavily on tech in our daily lives to do everything; from finding the nearest ATM cash point to getting you home via your bus pass. So what happens when your tech runs out of juice? Disaster, that’s what. Hardly surprising then, that the search for alternative and additional power sources is intensifying each year.
Read More![Waka Waka Power – harnessing solar energy to power your important tech [Review]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/wakawaka1.jpg)
Google is once again boldly going where no-one else would ever dare tread, by setting up a new Google Street View Trekker Project. The idea is simple. If you’re part of a group or organization such as a non-profit, tourist board or research group, you can apply to borrow the famous Google Trekker backpack camera to create amazing Street View journeys in wild, rugged and fascinating locations.
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Whether you have some unfortunate eye problems, or just have old age creeping up on you, it’s sometimes rather difficult to see small text. You can try to find a version of your favorite read online so you can zoom in, but it’s just not the same as holding a real book in your hands. While a magnifying glass can be of use, it requires getting the text in just the right spot so it doesn’t look warped. Thankfully though,…
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Cables, cables, everywhere, but not a single one will work! There comes a point where you have so many cables that you really have to hunt to find the one you need. You can’t go by color or shape because let’s face it, they all look the same until you see what the end looks like. If you hate how badly cords tangle, and wish you had a way to tell them apart, then why not get custom ones?
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We rely on coffee to keep our brains functioning. Working too much and trying to balance life at home leaves little room for sleep. Caffeine alone isn’t going to help you keep track of everything though. Early in the morning is when we’re groggy and not quite sure what existence is, so we have to leave reminders around to make sure we’re not forgetting anything. The best place to leave a note for yourself is nearby your coffee, so why…
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