The variety of choice you have when choosing a set-top box to watch the latest TV shows and movies whenever/wherever you want is huge and can be a difficult decision when choosing between them. Apple and Amazon have both tried their hand at a set-top box that promises easy streaming and unlimited access to apps and games, but which is the best value for money? And which has the better overall features? The Amazon Fire TV and Apple TV are two of the most popular choices. Here’s our verdict on which is the best: Design Both designed to be sleek…
Author: Elise Dopson
iPhones are like the Kim K of the technology world – everyone and everything has heard of them. However there are a few things that your phone can do which you probably didn’t know about; let’s call them iPhone secrets. These iPhone secrets are built in your phone so deep that you’ll probably never stumble upon them, but they’re great to know! So, here are our favourite iPhone secrets: Create a custom ringtone When I got my first ever iPhone, it was hard to make the transition from my custom ringtones to the standard ones that Apple supply (although I was 13…
Giving your productivity levels a boost whilst at work doesn’t have to mean you need to go to extensive lengths. There are many keyboard shortcuts that can be used when working on a computer, laptop or PC that can really improve your productivity, and make your time more efficient (whilst putting in less effort!). Here are 11 of our favourite keyboard shortcuts that we think are essential to every PC user: Cut, copy and paste Long gone are the days when you needed to use a mouse heavily when text-editing; keyboard shortcuts are the way forward! Highlight some text and press…
More and more companies are utilizing the virtual desktop infrastructure. There are various arguments for and against the use of VD’s as investing heavily into a server, which controls all the data in your business can be risky. However, virtual desktops are now expanding across businesses everywhere, so what has brought on this renaissance? Everything Is Branded with The Same Image One of the most beneficial factors of a VDI is that all desktops have the same consistent image throughout the whole system. All your applications and files will be the same, updating and consistently being backed up. This will…
If there’s one thing that we can take away from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, it’s that our driving experience is about to be revolutionised by technology – from the inside out. BMW, Volkswagen and Audi, to name a few, all presented their innovative ideas at CES 2016 to transform the inside of our cars using futuristic technology. Here are some of the ways that technology is changing the future of car interiors: Augmented Reality Software This technology has seen a huge rise in popularity recently, with the Oculous Rift headset ready for release this year – augmented reality is…
Virtual reality technology is taking the world by storm. Every popular YouTube gaming channel can be seen using the Oculus Rift and every gaming household can expect to own an Oculus Rift by the end of the year. Soon, reality will be virtual reality. I kid, but who wouldn’t want to live in a world with unlimited lives and profanities being shouted from all corners. It’s no surprise that the world of gaming has been revamped with the recent success of virtual reality; an entirely new element has been added and given the gamers a fresh perspective to enjoy their…
The Apple Watch is a fairly new gadget in the tech world, but there’s no shortage on the amount of games and other apps you can play! Having your hands full and juggling multiple different items isn’t the ideal time for grabbing your phone out of a back pocket; the Apple Watch can take away that stress for you. Here are 5 essential apps that we reckon every Apple Watch should have: Google Maps What would a gadget be without some sort of GPS tracking? Unlike your phone where you need to put in some sort of effort to view…
With over two decades of experience in the tech industry, the managing director of accounting software company, Xero, has watched how software has changed the world – making connections, disrupting markets, re-shaping industries and creating endless possibilities for small businesses After 25 years in tech, I’ve seen how software has evolved, driving massive efficiencies in global economies and launching some of the largest and most valuable companies in history. While software still has a way to go, it has managed to completely change the way we work. And for small businesses in particular, this tech explosion is being used to their…
With so many great iPhone photo-editing apps all over the place, it can be hard to find the one that’s best suited for your own personal photography. Although the cameras on our smartphones are getting better and better, they’re still not making the cut! We’ve compiled a list of the best photo editing apps for any smartphone to help you get the best results from your own photography session… They’ll be internet-worthy in no time; we’re sure! AfterFocus One of our favourite photo-editing apps is After Focus. This app can help you break down the composition of your photo and…
Finding the perfect health and fitness gadgets can be hard, especially when there are so many to choose from. Every activity can benefit from a different type of fitness gadgets and the market for them has boomed in recent years. With gadgets for everything from tracking your BMI to enabling you to workout at your desk, we’re sure that these fitness gadgets will have you in shape in no time! Striiv Activity Tracking This personal pedometer is the best way to track your exercise, including activities like stepping, walking and climbing stairs. The Striiv Activity Tracker is great for casual health…