Category: Laptops
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Google Chrome Remote Desktop App Released For iOS
It’s been a long time getting to iPhone and iPad but at last Google’s Chrome Remote Desktop supports Apple iOS with software now available on the App Store. The handy Chrome browser add-on was made available in 2011 for desktops and laptops to enable secure short-term remote access from one computer to another through a […]
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Skype Debuts Real-Time Translation
Skype’s revolutionary translation system is about to go live in a public test initiative. The system is designed to translate what people say to each other into the other’s native language as it’s said, hopefully breaking down language barriers and subsequently making it a lot easier for people to communicate worldwide. The translation system went […]
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Next Windows 10 Event Announced
Microsoft are forging ahead with new operating system Windows 10, following an immensely successful testing initiative which spawned many opportunities for the company to iron out the bugs in the new computer operating system. Billed as a powerhouse OS designed to run on a whole range of devices, Windows 10, the unified operating system, has […]
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Google to Introduce Google Search and YouTube for Kids
As technology becomes a much larger part of a child’s life than it did back in my day, it’s inevitable that they’re going to go online whether you want them to or not. Well the team at Google are realising this and are working on an idea to help protect the world’s web-surfing children. The […]
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Online Scammers and their Tell Tale Signs
With scammers, viruses and malware seemingly around every corner of the internet, the online world can be a daunting place for the less tech-savvy. Also See: How to Check for Offers on Chromecast Here at the Gadget Helpline, we see these problems and their victims on a daily basis; and it isn’t pretty. They can […]
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Currys Black Friday Deals – Get Your Voucher Codes!
It’s that time of year again – Yes, the pre-Christmas cash spending carnage known as Black Friday hits stores today. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could avoid the stores and the queues and pick up some great deals on gadgets and tech online instead? Well the Gadget Helpline has got your back, Jack. […]
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“Regin” Malware Infecting computers since 2008 – Explained
Regin is the latest piece of malware identified by Symantec researchers, why is that newsworthy I hear you ask? Well let me try and explain. Regin is not like your run of the mill Malware, the like that would infect your pc via malicious websites you clicked by “accident” are easily found and removed by […]
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Currys Black Friday Deals All This Week – Get Your Voucher Codes!
It’s almost that time of year again – Yes, the pre-Christmas cash spending carnage known as Black Friday hits stores this week. But wouldn’t it be nice if you could avoid the stores and the queues and pick up some great deals on gadgets and tech online instead? Well the Gadget Helpline has got your […]
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How To: Open Windows 7 Snipping Tool with Hot Keys
The Windows 7 Snipping tool is a nice little trick that not many people are aware of which allows you to screen grab a certain area of what your viewing without having to do a full screen grab. Once you’ve discovered and mastered it it’s an invaluable tool for your desktop or laptop computer – […]
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XP Losing Market Share As Users Upgrade
It’s been a long while since the support for Windows XP was finally chucked by Microsoft, in a move not only to get the aging, clunky operating system onto the trash heap, but also to get users onto more modern systems, such as Windows 7 and 8. In fact, Windows 7 is already looking […]
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Windows 10 Adds OS X Style Gestures
Windows 10 is getting along fantastically, with a triumphant Microsoft giving us weekly announcements of the software’s success amongst new developer mode users and early adopters. The operating system, which Microsoft CEO proudly announced will ‘run on everything’ is headed for mass adoption once the kinks are all ironed out, as any good Microsoft OS […]
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Google Introduces Google Security Key to Verify Accounts
Account security has been at the forefront of the media recently with accounts being hacked and personal information being leaked here, there and everywhere. It’s no wonder Google are actively trying to promote two-step authentication and have done for a while now. Well they’re about to take it a step further with the use of […]