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Why can’t I open PDFs in IE10
I came across a really odd problem today in that I could not open any PDFs from the internet in Internet Explorer 10. To fix the problem, follow the below steps: Close Internet Explorer Open the registry editor. In the search box, or Run window, type regedit and hit enter Locate the following key Change the registry […] 9yr school dinner blogger banned.
9yr school dinner blogger gets banned from taking photos and commenting on the state of her school dinners. The PC vs Apple Image Problem
Apple and PC vendors have a different approach to marketing but I wish PC vendors would stop overloading there products with loads of junk software. Is O2 sending your Mobile number to every website you visit.
If you’re on O2’s UK mobile network (not ADSL) you may be passing over your mobile number. How do I sort the News Feed in Facebook
Facebook reintroduce the ability to sort the News Feed by date. More Articles...

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Would you give your kids heroin? Then why a smartphone?
Smartphone addiction, colloquially known as nomophobia (“NO MObile PHOne phoBIA” – fear of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it), is fuelled by Internet overuse or an Internet addiction disorder and the problem is on the rise.  The problem is so bad that it’s now known as “digital heroin.” There is […] Robert W. Taylor Dies
I guess the first question you are going to ask is “Who is Robert W. Taylor?” Well in 1968, Robert W. Taylor made a prediction that would guide the course of computer science for years to come. He said: “In a few years, we will be able to communicate more effectively through a machine than […] Is artificial intelligence the way forward
In December 2015 I wrote about the technical predictions for 2016 and Artificial Intelligence, or AI, was on that list. In the last three months it now seems that every other tech story is about AI.  The tech industries are all racing to make things smarter and smarter; but does that mean better? What is […] Email is Dead, Long Live Email
For years technology experts have been saying that email is dead.  My opinion is that email is as strong as ever but sadly this March saw the passing of Ray Tomlinson.  I doubt if you’ve heard of this man but he invented email and is responsible for giving the world the “@” sign in an […] DRC 2015 Final
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Gadget Ideas for Men (and Women)
Every year at Christmas or birthday time I get told that I am “so difficult to buy for” so this month I’ve put together a list a five gadgets that would certainly put a smile on my face. I’ve not purchased any of these gadgets and this is not an in depth review. It’s simply […] Top 5 Free Windows Apps
There are many excellent free applications out there but these are our top five. Top 5 Security Mistakes
Find out what the most common security mistakes are. More Articles...