May 2009

Google Spreadsheets adds Scripting

Google has launched a limited test of Google Apps Script which allows users to add automation with Google Spreadsheets. Google Apps Script allows you to automate reading and changing values in cells and ranges, changing formats and formulas and creating custom functions and make those functions available from the Google Spreadsheets menu. Scripting is not [...]

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Lock down your Skype Privacy settings

Just a quick note. Phishers and malware vendors are using Skype to snare people into paying for their crap and infecting their machines. You should lock down your Skype privacy settings [detailed howto] to prevent them from messaging you in the first place!

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Epson WorkForce 310

We recently reviewed the Epson WorkForce 600 and found it to be an excellent all-in-one printer. Now Epson have released the WorkForce 310 which is essentially a cheaper, more compact and more efficient version. The WorkForce series is a range of printers that can print, scan, copy and fax. Photo printing is also catered for, [...]

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GfG’s Article Recap for Week Ending May 29, 2009

This week saw us yearning after some ‘appliance 2.0′ technology including ‘connected’ washers/dryers and a freezer failure sensor kit. We reviewed a poster printing service which we thought was pretty good. The Easy iPod Media Sharer‘s name says it all – useful family gadget. We do love our Gmail; their new lab is cool – [...]

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Top Three Weird & Nerdy Gizmos

Evil iPod Shuffle Case – If you love your iPod shuffle, and you’re a little on the evil side yourself, then you’ll love this little guy. In exchange for $1 (and possibly your immortal soul) you can stow your tunes and your Shuffle inside his skin. Be careful putting him in your pocket though; you [...]

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UVSunSense Wristbands – tells you when to reapply sunscreen

Skin Cancer is becoming a bigger problem – but here’s a little gizmo to help you reduce your risk. Presenting the UVSunSense Wristband. While there are other devices that warn you of excessive exposure to UV radiation, this one will actually tell you when you need to apply more sunscreen. Think of it as a [...]

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Obama administration announces new head Computer Security position

In a move hailed by computer security experts across the country, President Obama outlined today a new top ‘cybersecurity czar’ position that would operate out of the White House and have direct access to the president. This speech included reference to a new comprehensive approach to US computer security. What we say – thank you [...]

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Gmail’s Inbox Preview saves you time on slow connections

If you’re ever on a slow, nail-biter of an Internet connection and it’s taking forever to load your feature-rich Gmail Inbox, you will love this new Lab feature – Inbox Preview. It simply shows a very simple, static page of your inbox with the 10 newest messages. What’s the benefit? Imagine yourself on the run [...]

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Easy iPod Media Sharer – transfer content to other iPods directly

Everyone knows the feeling of seeing your friends have thousands of songs on their iPod, while you only have a measly collection in comparison. The Easy iPod Media Sharer allows two iPods to transfer songs, videos, and files between two iPods. Of course, any songs transferred with digital rights management (DRM), mainly songs bought through [...]

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Google’s Chrome 2 Web Browser – faster?

Google recently released version 2 of Chrome, their Web browser. Although not a major release, it incorporates new versions of WebKit, the browser engine, and V8, the JavaScript engine. Two new features include Fullscreen mode (F11) and Auto-Fill for web forms. As much as we like Chrome from a pure Web browser perspective, we’re not [...]

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