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European Startup Events For the Rest of 2012

October 11, 2012 by noemi

Startups continue to be the hot thing these days wherever you go. Admittedly, there is still a strong focus in the US, but the startup scene can only continue to blossom in other parts of the world as well. From Silicon Valley to South America to Southeast Asia to Europe – you will find tons of budding entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas looking for people with the cash and interest to invest.

If you are based in Europe, or you simply want to keep tabs on the startup scene there, there are a handful of startup events lined up for what remains of 2012. Not only do they present good opportunities to make connections, but you can also take the time out to explore your options! [Read more…] about European Startup Events For the Rest of 2012

2012 a Bad Year for Windows 7, Thanks to Malware

October 10, 2012 by noemi

182 percent. Remember that number if you’re a Windows 7 user.

Microsoft themselves announced that Windows 7’s malware infection rate has increased by 182 percent this year. While they are rather specific with the figures, they are not too sure about the underlying reasons. [Read more…] about 2012 a Bad Year for Windows 7, Thanks to Malware

Top 5 Password Management Tools

October 9, 2012 by noemi

I have made a reputation for myself in that I tend to forget my passwords. It’s not something to be proud of, for sure, and I still cannot live down the instance when I had just gotten my first MacBook. I set a user password, only to have forgotten it right after restarting! For the life of me, I cannot explain how that happened, but you get the picture…Writing on more blogs than I can count on one hand and having to access even more password-protected sites, I am absolutely reliant on password management tools.

If you are anything like me, you would benefit from an efficient password management tool as well. There are many choices, and let me share five of the best password management tools with you. [Read more…] about Top 5 Password Management Tools

5 Classic Mobile Phones

October 4, 2012 by noemi

Mobile phones have become essential devices for everyone today, but do you remember the times when only a select few were able to afford their own cell phones? Those old phones were huge and clunky, especially judging by today’s standards. They were not the prettiest, but they did what phones were supposed to do: make calls. The “newer” ones had the capability to send text messages, and some were even able to browse the Internet – mostly text only – but they sure did have long life spans.

Kids today probably wouldn’t touch those phones with a 12-foot pole, but those of us who grew up yearning after those phones have a soft spot for them. Take a brief walk down memory lane with these 5 classic mobile phones.
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The Worst Gaming Consoles Ever Made

October 2, 2012 by noemi

The world of gaming has always been the perfect escape for children of all ages. As a little kid, I remember day dreaming that I was Mario, able to jump and get stars to overcome whatever came my way. I’m a little older now, and Super Mario has turned into games such as God of War, Split Second, and Amalur (when time permits). Still, those few hours of playing games provide much needed respite from the daily grind.

Kids today would probably only think of the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii when the subject of gaming consoles come up. Those of us who are a little more advanced in years will certainly tell kids that they are lucky to have these consoles, for, back in the day, while there were awesome devices, there were also a fair amount of really, really bad ones.

And, just for fun – and to add to our appreciation of the onsoles we have today – here are some of the worst gaming consoles ever made. [Read more…] about The Worst Gaming Consoles Ever Made

Electri-City Tables by Ben Yates Take Coffee Tables to a Whole New Level

October 1, 2012 by noemi

Electri-City Table by Ben Yates — Electri-City Table

Coffee tables are one of the favorite things designers like to play around with for some reason. I’ve seen quite a few interesting ones, from an arcade coffee table to a periodic coffee table of elements.

Here’s another cool find, if you are looking for some coffee table inspiration: Electri-City tables by Ben Yates.
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