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Facebook has revamped its privacy options, and the good news is you’ll get more control than ever over what’s said about you, which pictures you’re tagged in, as well as who sees your posts, thanks to a system of categorising acquaintances like on Google+. It’s a major overhaul, and while the company won’t admit it, tantamount to admitting its previous privacy controls were confusing, especially in the face of fresh competition from Google+. So even if you’re not using Google+ all that much, it’s proof competition is a very good thing. Read more
July 25th, 2011
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[gallery] With the new season kicking off in just a few weeks, we recently showed you how to stream the games straight to your laptop, tablet or phone, whatever the platform - legally. But that's just one side to the story. As you may or may not know, many people choose to stream games illegally over the internet, and increasingly, that's become possible on phones too. Read on to find out how it's done. Read more
July 21st, 2011
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Take two phones into the shower? No need, with a dual SIM handset you can have two numbers on the same mobile, so one for pleasure and one for business. They’ve been in other countries for years, and there are a few on sale in the UK, though the networks haven’t been pushing them. To find out what they don’t want you to know, and see three handsets with a total of six phone numbers, read on. Read more
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They may not be household names - yet - but these Chinese companies have been behind some of the biggest selling phones of recent memory. And now they’re getting more of a foothold in the UK, pretty soon you really won’t be able to avoid them. So what’s the secret to their success? What can we expect them to do next? And how are they shaping our mobile landscape? Read on to find out all about the companies you can’t afford not to know. Read more
July 20th, 2011
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Yesterday's rumours were right. Apple confirmed during its quarterly earnings call that Mac OS X Lion will be released today. Apple hasn't announced a specific time for the release but we'd expect to see it uncaged some time after 13.30 UK time. While you wait for Mac OS X Lion to hit the virtual shelves of the Mac App Store, there's plenty you can do to keep yourself occupied. Check out our Mac OS X Lion preview and read on for our quick guide to making sure your Mac is ready to go… Read more
July 4th, 2011
Pete
[gallery] Now the Wimbledon final and the David Haye fight are out of the way, it’s time to get on with some proper sporting action. Yes, we’re talking about Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, taking place this afternoon, live online for the first time. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we caught up with Pete Davekos, one of the competitors, to see how his training was going. Click through to find out how he prepares, what it takes to be a champion eater, and why being fat is a disadvantage. Read more
June 28th, 2011
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[gallery] Last week an Android virus called GG Tracker emerged, a nasty little critter that fools you into thinking it’s the Android Market. But it’s just the latest in a line of viruses designed to steal data from your smartphone, as outlined in Symantec’s new whitepaper, A Window into Mobile Device Security. So how can you spot it and similar nasties on your smartphone, and make sure your private info stays private? Find out after the jump. Read more
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Samsung’s Chromebook is hitting UK shores this week, but how does it work? What else will be available that uses Chrome? And what about the data? All is revealed after the break. Don’t buy a Chromebook until you’ve read it! Read more
 
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