Regular readers will know that while we loves us our Firefox browser, we’re always on the lookout for an ultra fast, and functional alternative for those times when we just want to get on there and look something up quickly. Over the years we’ve moved between Chrome, Maxthon and other, but now we’ve found ourselves a new champion. And it’s a doozy.
Read More![Spark Security Browser – is this the fastest, safest web browser on the planet right now? [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sparkbrowser.jpg)
Whether you’re a learner or a pro musician, you can never practice too much. In fact, the brutal truth is, unless you practice regularly, you’re probably never going to be fully satisfied with your playing, no matter what instrument you favor. That’s why it’s great when we find services which offer to help you practice and have fun at the same time.
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Judging by the number of wireless locator tags coming on to the market at the moment, we’re clearly a world full of forgetful, sloppy people. So if you’re one of those who’s worried about losing your favorite belongings at the airport or some other place, then perhaps you should take notice of the signs? The good news is, that the tech seems to be getting better all the time, which means it’s now easier than ever to find your lost…
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy.
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People spend a lot of time at their desks so having a good chair is so important. One that’s comfortable so your body doesn’t suffer, as well as good back support so you don’t start getting a hunch or anything. And preferably adjustable so it’s good for your height. It should also lie flat so you can take a nap. Wait, yours doesn’t do that? Well consider upgrading to the Viva Office Napping Chair.
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Tea is the most relaxing of drinks. It’s good anytime of the day or night. Can’t sleep? Drink some tea. Nerves a little shot? Tea. You need to start your day and you’ve had enough sleep? Tea! Really, it’s perfect for all occasions. The Sorapot 2 puts a brand new spin on the old kettle.
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Carrying stuff around is a really popular hobby with some people, ranging from workmen to midwives, and especially those who have picnics or shopping expeditions to far off remote stores. So it makes sense that someone would design a bag/trolley combination which can convert into different tools for different tasks.
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What do you get when you combine a conventional looking makeup compact and mirror combo, along with a full 4200 mAh Lithium Polymer battery pack? Yes that’s right, a geeky girl charger which is perfect for ‘any last minute touch up emergencies’. Ouch!
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One of the most awesomest things about owning and using an Android smartphone is the fact that you can customize it to the way you want it – listening iPhone 6 users? – often just by adding a cool few apps. Over time I’ve identified a quartet of apps (all free except for one) which are essential tools to install, and which make things so easy I wonder why Android doesn’t have these features embedded as standard?
Read More![4 Superb Android Apps Which Make Your Phone So Much Easier To Use [Freeware +]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/smartphoneappstransform3.jpg)
Compost is usually something that you associate with people who are really into nature. Like, really into it. I mean you would have to be since it’s basically turning biodegradable waste into, well, dirt. It’s good for the environment and all, but if you’re kind of averst to having a rotting pile of trash in your backyard, why not try the Food Cycler, an indoor composter instead?
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I know it’s only September but snow has fallen in South Dakota and winter is officially coming. Remember last winter? How terrible that was? It could happen again, so be prepared with the Swiss Colony Heated Ice Scraper because when the ice age comes, you’ll be thanking yourself.
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You can’t always rely on having the time to watch your favorite programs on your home set, especially if you’re traveling around from city to city on a regular basis. And while it’s nice to have Internet content to fall back on, with a laptop or tablet, sometimes only a real TV will do.
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Traveling by bicycle is typically a frustrating compromise between either arriving looking like a refuge from the Tour de France, or risking your life through wearing conventional clothes which aren’t that road friendly in terms of visibility. Sure you can add lots of lights and reflectors to your bicycle, but now a company in the UK has added another option.
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The taxi business is under threat from lots of places, but the worst has to be the new upstarts like Uber and Lyft. These crowd-sourced transport services use clever computer algorithms to compute fares and make pick ups really easy, and really cheap. No wonder that the conventional cab companies are going nuts. But it tends to be hard to know which service is actually going to be cheaper for you per trip, except now there’s a way.
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So remember on Star Trek how they had the Replicators and any food or drink they wanted could be created from thin air? Natural Machines is getting one step closer to that glorious future with the Foodini, a 3D printer that creates completely edible foods.
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