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Which keys should I press to enable the CockUp feature?

Something for the Weekend, Sir? The person sitting next to me has confessed that sometimes he likes to do it sideways. Apparently this way he can make use of the full length without straining his neck. He’s lucky: not everyone has the facility to rotate their computer

Content Marketing: Speedy Delivery Methods Through Facebook and Google

Informative, helpful content has become an integral part of any digital marketer’s arsenal. It makes sense: if people value your content they value your site, your brand, and hopefully the product or service you’re selling. Unique content is a way to boost traffic to a website. To

Chrome abandons XP, Vista and older versions of OS X

Google yesterday released Chrome 50, and as promised last year, dropped support for Windows XP and Vista, along with three older editions of Apple’s OS X. The upgrade to Chrome 50 will not be recognized or downloaded by personal computers running Windows XP, Windows Vista, OS X

Apple may rebrand OS X as ‘MacOS’ this summer

Apple may be getting ready to rebrand its OS X operating system as MacOS, according to a since-altered page on the Cupertino, Calif. company’s website. The page, which touted Apple’s environmental efforts, used “MacOS” rather than “OS X” to label the Mac’s operating system. The Apple-focused website9to5Mac

Using Infographics to Showcase Taboo and/or Boring Industries

The function of marketing is not only to convince people to buy your product, but also to convince them your product is better than that of your competitors. Content marketing takes that a step further by developing a relationship with your customers through offering something helpful, even when

The future of Firefox is … Chrome

The head of Mozilla’s Firefox browser is looking to the future. And, for the moment at least, it seems to lie in rival Chrome. Senior VP Mark Mayo caused a storm by revealing that the Firefox team is working on a next-generation browser that will run on

War on drugs: UN challenged by Colombian president

Juan Manuel Santos calls for ‘more effective, lasting and human solution’ – and says his government will work alongside former bitter enemies Farc Juan Manuel Santos Photograph: Jorge Cabrera/Reuters The president of Colombia will present a plan for the complete and radical overhaul of global policy towards

New BBM update gives enhanced privacy, control over content

Canadian mobile manufacturing company BlackBerry on Monday launched a new BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) update that will provide users enhanced privacy and control over messages and content. The update, rolled for iOS, Android and BlackBerry smartphones, is available without any subscription fees. “The new release provides unmatched level

Spanish minister resigns in row over alleged offshore links

José Manuel Soria denies any wrongdoing after he was named in Panama Papers over connection with Bahamas firm José Manuel Soria, who has stepped down as Spain’s industry minister. Photograph: Andrea Comas/Reuters Spain’s industry, energy and tourism minister has resigned with immediate effect after alleged links to

Pimp my mobility scooter: 10 best gadgets for seniors

Tech can do many things, however right now, one of the things it can’t do is stop the ageing process. What it can do though is help you out during those twilight years. It can help you stay in touch with family, pop down to the local