Monthly Archives: November 2010

iPad app for outer space enthusiasts designed by students

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Javaria

An iPad app designed to provide users with up-to-date news of the space industry has been created by students at the University of Staffordshire. The Spaced app will display news from NASA, the European Space Agency and the UK Space … Continue reading →

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Half of business laptop users fail to use device encryption

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Javaria

More than half of UK workers are failing to protect their business laptops properly, according to a new survey. The poll, carried out by security software firm Check Point, questioned 130 IT managers and senior staff and found that 10% … Continue reading →

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PC hire in London

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Javaria

Hiring the right PC can be simple as long as you take a few moments to consider what you’ll be using it for. Writing a list is an excellent way of collating all of your thoughts together in one place … Continue reading →

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Laptop hire for the National Indoor Arena

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Javaria

The National Indoor Arena (NIA) will celebrate its 20th birthday next year. The Birmingham exhibition centre has been home to a selection of entertainment, sporting and music events over the last couple of decades drawing in multitudes of people and … Continue reading →

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The Economist launches iPad app

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Javaria

The Economist magazine has launched a new iPad app marking its first foray into the world of digital subscriptions. The weekly publication has chosen to embrace modernity despite the fact that its sales have not been affected by the decline … Continue reading →

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First Apple computer sold for £130,000 to collector

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Javaria

One of the first Apple PCs has sold at Christie’s auction house for £133,250. The Apple I was sold to private collector Marco Boglione. His brother Francesco said he purchased the historic device “because he loves computers”. He added that … Continue reading →

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iPad used as remote control

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Javaria

A new iPad app set for release in the coming weeks will allow consumers to use their device as a remote control for their TiVo. The TiVo is the American equivalent of Virgin V+ or Sky Plus where viewers can pause, … Continue reading →

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iPad newspaper to be launched by Rupert Murdoch

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Javaria

A digital newspaper created for sole release on the iPad is set to be unveiled this month by media mogul Rupert Murdoch and Apple bigwig Steve Jobs. ‘The Daily’ will provide subscribers with a modern newspaper that boasts a “tabloid … Continue reading →

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Laptop hire for the NEC

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Javaria

The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham was built in the 1970s providing a venue for numerous trade and consumer shows that drew in a cross selection of people across the UK. Over thirty years have passed since then and the … Continue reading →

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