smartphones

What to do if you lose your smartphone

Our mobile phones have become such a crucial part of our lives that very few people leave the house without them. We all know the standard three-tap procedure before we walk out the door: keys, wallet, and phone. We are so used to being constantly connected to the world that there is nothing more frustrating […]

girls around me

Stalker app pulled from itunes

‘Girls Around Me’ is the latest app that is causing waves in the social networking world. It was developed by the Russian firm i-Free, and has already been downloaded over 70,000 times. The thing that has people all a-flutter is the almost stalker-ish tendencies ‘Girls Around Me’ promotes. Users must download the app and link […]

ipad

Google gearing up to break into tablet market

Break out the popcorn folks, there’s about to be a slug fest over the tablet market. Rumours are rife that internet giant Google has its own tablet in the works, set to rival that of Apple’s infamous iPad. The tablet is expected to be released for sale later this year, although details are incredibly vague. […]

virus

Microsoft’s backdoor unlocked- you could be at risk!

We all know the internet is a place rife with viruses and hackers. We are told time and time again to tread warily the digital halls of this indispensable tool, but now it appears that simply keeping antivirus software up-to-date is not enough. On March 13th Microsoft issued a statement regarding a recently discovered vulnerability […]

Hands on with Windows 8 (Part 2)

The latest iteration of Windows is getting closer and closer to release, in what is sure to be a marquee moment for the technology industry. We go hands on with the latest version of the consumer preview and let you know what to expect when Windows 8 makes it to the shelves. In this section, […]

iPad 3 – Everything you need to know!

Last week we ran a piece rounding up the rumours and speculation prior to Apple’s launch event for the new iPad. With all the details now released, we’ll bring you up to scratch with everything you need to know prior to launch date! So first thing’s first, when can I get my hands on one […]

Hand’s on with Windows 8 (Part 1)

The latest iteration of Windows is getting closer and closer to release, in what is sure to be a marquee moment for the technology industry. We go hands on with the latest version of the consumer preview and let you know what to expect when Windows 8 makes it to the shelves. Look out for […]

A new beginning….

It’s 2012 which means that it’s time for the brand spankin’ new Advanced Computers blog to be revealed. And though we’re a little late to the party for the year, it will be well worth the wait. Expect to see a new post from us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon. We’ll be bringing you […]

Window 7

Using Windows 7 to Speed up Your Productivity

Whether using Windows 7 computer for home or work, everyone can benefit by handling Windows more efficiently. Simple steps can increase productivity and general usage. Here are some easy-to-implement methods to speed up your computer by speeding up they way you work. Learning shortcut keys seems daunting at first. Get over the concept that shortcuts are […]