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4 Caravans That Will Make You Want to Hit the Road

October 16, 2012 by noemi

Traveling has never been easier and more affordable, thanks to so many factors that have contributed to the popularity of this activity. Whether you prefer to fly, take a boat, or drive, there is always something to discover. And speaking of driving, there is something to be said about taking to the road and enjoying the freedom that it offers.

Going on a road trip – especially an extended one – is much better if you had the comforts of home. That’s where caravans and RVs come into the picture. I’ve always been a fan of them – what is cooler than lugging your home around with you as you bask in the pleasures of traveling? You decide what you want. You can eat, sleep, and go to the bathroom whenever.

Of course, you cannot disregard some important considerations if you go for a caravan. First, you need to make sure you have a reliable unit. Your life will depend on it, after all! You also need to consult with caravan insurance experts – to cover any circumstance.

And, just for fun, here are 4 caravans that deviate from the usual. Even if you’re not really that into caravans, I am pretty sure you will be enticed to hit the road because of these unusual designs. [Read more…] about 4 Caravans That Will Make You Want to Hit the Road

3 “New” Web Browsers That Could Replace Your Default

October 15, 2012 by noemi

Web browsers are the lifeblood of anyone who spends a fair amount of time online. Without a decent web browser, you’d be stuck in a hellish world rife with slow loading times, and probably crashing windows.

There are, of course, the usual suspects, but in this age where there’s a specialized something for everything, alternative web browsers are not lacking as well.

If you are on the lookout for different web browsers to suit your needs and preferences, take a look at 3 “new” web browsers that might just become your default browser in the near future.

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Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

October 15, 2012 by DailyBits

Screen of Apps — (Photo credit: Seth Meranda)

Technology is a double-edged sword in parenting. Just as you worry about your babies safety, as a parent this worry does not diminish as your children get older and are faced with new challanges. Monitoring your child’s use of the family PC is simple enough, but supervision becomes more complicated when you’re dealing with smartphones. Fortunately, there are many smartphone apps that would help you keep your kids safe. Here are our five favourites. [Read more…] about Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

October 14, 2012 by DailyBits

Technology is a double-edged sword in parenting. Monitoring your child’s use of the family PC is simple enough, but supervision becomes more complicated. Eventually the time will come when your child will grow up and leave all his baby gear behind. As a parent you still want to keep an eye on your children and this is quite simple done through the use of smartphones. Fortunately, there are many apps that would help you keep your kids safe. Here are our five favourites. [Read more…] about Five Apps to Keep Your Kids Safe

Alternative Photo Sites to Download Images

October 12, 2012 by noemi

Daily, I scour the web for images that I can use for various blog entries. More often than not, I end up gazing at some photos of amazing landscapes or some other thing totally unrelated to what I need. There’s no denying it – images do tend to enrapture people, especially if a talented person is behind them.

Photos serve a million purposes, but whatever your reason may be for wanting or needing photos that aren’t yours, you are in luck today. I’ve put together a list of photo sites where you can find – or search for – photos and images.
As you can surmise from the title, these photo sites are not part of the usual suspects list. Don’t expect to find Google Image Search, Flickr, and Photobucket here. We all know they work excellently, but if you are looking to expand your photo sites horizon, these five names should be in your radar.

Picsearch

With more than 3 billion pictures indexed, picsearch is obviously set out to impress. (I got the number of zeroes in the home page right, didn’t I?) You can easily search from the home page with whatever keyword you want to use, and you can also set parameters to narrow your search: colors, size, orientation, and type (animations, faces). I’d recommend picsearch highly for school children who use the Internet for homework (which is practically everyone), as there is absolutely no adult content indexed. That should make parents feel better. [Read more…]

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