"I Confess I'm a Geek!"

Episode 46 – Polish up your Chrome

admin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:59:10 +0000

Installed Google’s chrome this weekend, so i thought I would share my experiences, thoughts, and tips. Also a couple of great apps and a website that should save you money.

How the Google Chrome Logo was designed

NOTE about NDrive mentioned in tonight’s show.

As of 18 June 2010, all NDrive applications has been pulled off from Apple AppStore, rendering it unaccessible for iOS device users.

NDrive support have explained this as follows:

“Unfortunately due to a technical error with our applications on Appstore [sic] you currently cannot purchase the NDrive software. We are resolving the situation with Apple so we ask you to wait a few more days.”

Print Central

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http://www.google.com/chrome

IE Tab – Google Chrome extension gallery

AdBlock – Google Chrome extension gallery

eBay Extension for Google Chrome (by eBay) – Google Chrome extension gallery

Xmarks Bookmarks and Password Sync – Google Chrome extension gallery

Awesome Screenshot: Capture & Annotate – Google Chrome extension gallery

1-ClickWeather for Chrome – Google Chrome extension gallery

Agile Blog : A 1Password alpha for Chromium is here

Bargains!

O2 | Home Phone | Broadband, Calls and Line Rental in Just one O2 Bill

HotUKDeals – Deals, Discounts & Voucher Codes

iPad Apps

Crosswords for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

WordMaster XL – Word Finder for iPad for iPad on the iTunes App Store

Tips for iPads

TV Guide for iPad for iPad on the iTunes App Store

12 Solitaire Games from Astraware for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

Episode 45 – Android or iPhone? My view

admin — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 22:35:14 +0000

Another show from the Geek in Maidenhead! A rundown of loads of news stories and articles found on the net. Also a quick review of my new addition to my gadget family – an android phone – an HTC Wildfire.

Windows Phone 7 coming to Europe in October, US in November, according to Microsoft COO

Making a call on a mobile? Surely not – Telegraph

BBC News – Vodafone backs down in Android row

BBC News – Virus writers hit Google Android phones

Camera+ pulled from App Store for ‘volume button as camera shutter’ workaround

Twitter Takes Over The Tweet Button From TweetMeme

11 Essential WordPress Plugins To Get Your Blog In Motion | Social Media Examiner

BBC News – Online gaming takes it to the next level

TUAW Tips: 25 ways to check the hardware on your iPhone 4

World rejoices as Photoshop Express for iPad is fixed

The 30 Best iPhone Apps So Far This Year

Vlingo Home

PressDisplay.com – Newspapers From Around the World

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Episode 44 – Hands off my Blackberry!

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:20:24 +0000

News from the Tech World includes an update on the RIM situation in the UAE. Also Apple opens it’s 300th store. I talk about the impending arrival of my Android phone and recommend a VPN service.

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BBC News – Saudi accord to prevent ban on Blackberry ‘in sight’

Official: iPhone 4 jailbreak hits from iPhone Dev Team (updated with video) — Engadget

JailbreakMe 2.0

16 Reasons to Jailbreak Your iPhone or iPod Touch NOW

Grand opening of Apple’s 300th retail store brings Covent Garden to a standstill – Digital Lifestyle – Macworld UK

Tour of the biggest Apple store in the world – Holy Kaw!

10 Entertaining eBay Facts You Might Not Know

Apple (United Kingdom) – Apple Battery Charger – The energy-efficient way to power your accessories.

HTC – Products – HTC Wildfire – Overview

Unlock Wildfire? – Android Forums

Amazon Discount Finder: Find hidden 75%-off deals & more…

Invisible Browsing VPN – free and premium US and UK VPN service

PC and Mac compatible game – Starcraft II – Free Delivery – Tesco Entertainment

Episode 43 – Moving on Up!!

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:49:25 +0000

Lots of news from Apple, and from Amazon on the new Kindle. Special feature on moving house, and a quick heads up on using a VPN to watch HULU.

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Amazon announces new Kindle, UK Kindle Store | Latest technology and web news | Web User

Apple Magic Trackpad: The Beginning of the End for Mac OS X

Apple Battery Charger -- The energy-efficient way to power your accessories.

Pay as you go sim with data Wiki

www.youtube.com/watch?v=snMvWGzJTxw

VPN Review coming soon!

iPad Application | Rightmove property-to-you

iPad Property Search Application from Primelocation.com | Primelocation

upmystreet.com

FixMyStreet

Episode 42 – Here is the News (on my gadget)

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:17:50 +0000

A podcast themed on getting and receiving news on your iPhone, iPad or PC. Inspired by the superb FlipBook for the iPad released just this week. Comments on the free case offer for your iPhone 4, and a quick

Free Case for your iPhone – as long as it’s black, and if you can wait over a month!

BBC News – India unveils prototype for $35 touch-screen computer

BBC News – BBC News iPhone and iPad app launches in the UK

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Risk like Game – Dominion HD

Car Cigar Lighter Socket to USB Unit – Suitable use with Apple iPhone, iTouch, iPad and iPod

Kodak ZX1

Episode 41 – Its all Radio Gaga to Apple

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:08:39 +0000

A personal point of view about the Apple debacle. Some great recommendations for gadgets, apps, and web sites for your holiday. Some news about the new 3 MiFi E585.

Apple gives free bumpers to all iPhone 4 owners

Consumer Reports Electronics Blog: Lab tests: Why Consumer Reports can’t recommend the iPhone 4

Fake Bidder Sentenced For eBay Scam -- Yahoo! News UK

Toshiba reneges on promise of free laptops and TVs if Spain win World Cup — Engadget

BMW supports iOS 4′s most overlooked feature | The Car Tech blog -- CNET Reviews

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vktqUM0VDtU

Holiday Feature

Waterproof MP3 player

The Guardian case from M-Edge is a life jacket for the Kindle

Handheld UV Monitor (EB612) :Wellbeing: Wellness: Oregon Scientific

National Rail Enquiries

Nextbase SDV47AM -- Twin Screen 7″ Portable DVD Player System

Brodit.se

iPad apps entertain kids on the road -- USATODAY.com

Ten Best Ten Dollar (More or Less) Apps for Summer | Retrevo

Late Rooms-Cheap Hotels, Discount Hotels & Last Minute Hotels Deals

Reviews of Hotels, Flights and Vacation Rentals -- TripAdvisor

5minutesaway

Bargain of the Week

LibriVox -- FREE audiobooks

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Episode 40 – Schools Out for Summer

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 23:14:19 +0000

As we draw close to the schools breaking up, I discuss some anticipated deliveries, more iPhone 4 woes, and some snippets of news!

iPad Camera Connection Kit and VGA Adaptor

iPhone in my Car

Amazon gets into food

Availability of iPhone 4

More iPhone bugs?

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15 Must Have Games for the iPad | The Loop

Find the Best Broadcast Channel for a Stronger Wi-Fi Connection

Unique Skins and Gelaskins upcoming review

New miFi (use Quidco for £12 cashback)

Zibri’s Blog: Huawei E585 Unlock download!

BBC News – BT and TalkTalk challenge Digital Economy Act

BBC News – Government spends thousands on iPhone apps

Episode 39 – Its a bad week to be a phone

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:20:07 +0000

Update on my router issues -- now all sorted. iPhone 4 ownership over 10 days in -- what do I think? A scan of the news, and an app of the week that doesn’t work = help me save you £5.99!

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News

BBC News -- iPhone 4 signal fault leaves Apple ‘stunned’

Microsoft Kin is dead — Engadget

Letter from Apple Regarding iPhone 4

Over 50s Get Online In UK -- Geek News Central

Wait, Me Too! I Am Also Secretly A Deep Cover Russian Spy

An iPhone Lover’s Take On The iPhone 4

BBC News -- Times begins charges for online readers

Microsoft Invention Lets You Insert Batteries in Any Direction

App of The Week (don’t buy it!)

Air Display

Another App of the Week

Plex

Deal of the Week

Star Trek: Films 1-10 Remastered Special Edition Box Set [12 DVD Boxset] £23.77* deli -- HotUKDeals Forum

Episode 38 – I Wish it could be Xmas Everyday!

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:14:44 +0000

After a hot few days, Xmas has arrived for some of us with the arrival of the iPhone 4. Not all good for some though, with cracked backs, yellow patches, and flash flare!

iPhone issues

iOS4

Steam

iPad Apps

Property – Right Move , Primelocation

Korg

Cheap XBox Games?