Humans? Usually unappreciative and typically awful. But it wasn’t always like this! When we didn’t have fancy technology with so many features they become useless and couldn’t trap amazingness in a box in our pockets, we enjoyed the little things. Like 8-bit graphics and physical buttons and cords and cartridges. Hell, we even though the graphics were great. Now? It could be real life and we wouldn’t be impressed. Read more…
Apple’s recalling certain MacBook Air models over flash drive failure. If you purchased one between June 2012 and June 2013, a firmware update will see if your 64GB or 128GB drive needs replacing. [ Apple via GigaOM ] Read more…
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Apple’s recalling certain MacBook Air models over flash drive failure.
We’ve already talked a lot about how sitting all day is killing us , but what you might not know is just how good simply standing for a few hours a day can be. A new study found remarkable health benefits of standing versus sitting. Read more…
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Standing for 3 Hours a Day on Weekdays Is Like Running 10 Marathons
Android/iOS: Alongside Windows 8.1, Microsoft released its Remote Desktop application today for both Android and iOS. This makes it easy to control your Windows desktop from your Android or iOS device. Read more…
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Microsoft Releases Remote Desktop for Android and iOS
Long term data storage is tricky. Hard discs and magnetic tapes lose their charge, CDs and DVDs are easy to scratch, and forget about punch cards . Now a student at the University of Twente has developed an optical storage system he says will survive for up to a billion years — even if you barbecue it. Read more…
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This Nearly Indestructible Data Storage Disc Will Last a Billion Years
Plants have evolved all kinds of wonderful mechanisms that let them disperse their seeds and reproduce, from puffy dandy lions to maple keys that spin their way to the ground. But none are quite as impressive as the squirting cucumber, which launches its seed pods like tiny high-speed missiles. Read more…
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Did You Know Mother Nature Had Missiles Before We Did?
When it comes to prolonging the life of your laptop, there’s no easier upgrade than adding an ultra-compact USB flash drive to expand its storage capacity—particularly if it’s got a small SSD on board. And a company called PKparis is now laying claim to the title of ‘world’s smallest USB 3.0 flash drive’ with its new K’1 that more than looks the part. Read more…
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You’ll Barely Notice the World’s Smallest USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Microsoft set Windows 8.1 upon the world today, and with it a host of improvements large and small. You check out our full review here , but in the meantime, here’s a look at our favorite new features. Read more…
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The Five Best New Features in Windows 8.1
Phone insurance isn’t an exciting topic. But it is a topic a lot of people have questions about, particularly when it comes to two things: who’s the best, and is phone insurance actually a good investment? As you’ll see, those questions don’t really have an easy answer. But I’m going to break down a few of the US’s most popular insurers, alternatives (like your homeowners policy), and explore whether phone insurance is even actually a good idea given your individual needs. Read more…
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A Detailed Guide to Cell Phone Insurance in the US
South Park was unable to meet its deadline for the first time in its 240+ episode history because of a power outage. That’s 17 straight seasons of somehow making things work on a short deadline until now. What a bummer! Read more…
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A Power Outage Made South Park Miss an Episode for the First Time