Dismantling the Apple iPad 3G – Who would do such a thing?

Dismantling the Apple iPad 3G – Who would do such a thing?

As you will probably agree, the last thing you would want to do after un-boxing your brand new shiny Apple iPad 3G is start to dismantle it. Well the team over at ifixit have done just that, to let us see the inner workings of the new tablet by Apple. It goes without saying that you will instantly loose your warranty if you are crazy enough to do this yourself so you should just look at the pretty pictures here instead. The information here may come [...] Read More
Free Corner Page Peel Script for Your Website

Free Corner Page Peel Script for Your Website

When it comes to running a website I always like it when I can get something for nothing. Especially when you have to pay the high server costs that keep your site running smoothly. With this in mind I thought I would share with you a Free Corner Peel Script which you can use on your website. You can use it to advertise a special offer or to advertise another website. The Corner Peel Script is totally free to use and can be setup in a matter of minutes. [...] Read More
Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx Released – Lets Check Features

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx Released – Lets Check Features

At last Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx has been released. This is something Ubuntu fans have been looking forward to for a little while now. It comes it three flavours which are Desktop Edition, Server Edition and Netbook Remix Edition. Which can either be downloaded from the Ubuntu website in an ISO format (to burn to CD) or you can order a free CD, but this may take up to 10 weeks. I will run through a few of the new features and you can also watch [...] Read More
New Windows Live Messenger Preview

New Windows Live Messenger Preview

A good percentage of computer users around the world use Windows Live Messenger, it is one of the most used instant messaging clients of all time. Recently Steve Ballmer shared a preview of the new Windows Live Messenger and I must say it has a great selection of new features. Facebook users should also be getting excited as this new version of Windows Live Messenger now supports Facebook Chat without the need for any additional plugins. You will [...] Read More
Android Now Running on Apple iPhones

Android Now Running on Apple iPhones

Just the thought of having an iPhone to start with gets me all excited, in fact I have been saving for what seems forever and I still don’t have one. But that’s enough of me and my wish list. But now the stakes are higher, due to some amazing programmer who has done something that some people thought was impossible. He has managed to install android on an Apple iPhone. What makes this even better is the fact you can dual boot thanks to [...] Read More
Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G gets Jailbroken on Day of Release

Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G gets Jailbroken on Day of Release

Well I won’t be buying an iPad myself as I think they are over priced for what they are (just a pretty eReader). OK maybe I would if the iPad supported flash and I waited a while for all the bugs to be sorted out. But anyway that’s not really what I wanted to talk about. I wanted to talk about Jail Breaking the iPad, everyone thought I would be possible and it was. But now on the day of release of the Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G it too has been [...] Read More
Free Stunning Linux Themes by Bisigi

Free Stunning Linux Themes by Bisigi

I have always really been a Windows user myself, but have recently been looking at other Operating Systems to play with. As I don’t have any Apple hardware I could not try Snow Leopard unless I wanted to build a hackintosh, which I have tried before with not much luck. My next choice was a flavour of Linux called ubuntu which I have been told is perfect for a new Linux user like myself. I have not given up Windows yet so I am dual booting between [...] Read More
How to Bypass the Nintendo Wii’s Parental Controls

How to Bypass the Nintendo Wii’s Parental Controls

It is surprising how many people I see around the internet who have forgotten the pin code for the Nintendo Wii’s Parental Controls. It also seems to be quite common with people buying second hand Wii’s and never being given the pin code. Well don’t panic all is not lost, you have two options that should help. Option one is to phone Nintendo using the number displayed on screen, the problem with this method is if you don’t [...] Read More
How to Change your Windows 7 Logon Screen

How to Change your Windows 7 Logon Screen

For some reason when I get bored I always start changing the look of my Windows 7 Desktop. This is fine but after a while I was simply running out of things to customise. This is when I found Stardock’s LogonStudio, which allows you to change your Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP Logon Screen. The app is free which just happens to be my favourite price and allows you to choose from a selection of pre-made logon screens or design your [...] Read More
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