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Category: Blog

Back up your phone’s storage with Linux’s gPhoto2 – it’s not just for photos

2020-07-01 Danie

One of the great failings of mobile devices is how difficult it can be to transfer data from your device to your computer. Mobile devices have a long history of this. Early mobiles, like Pilot […]

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Open Source GnuCash 4.0 Free Accounting Software Released with Major New Features

2020-07-01 Danie

Highlights include a new gnucash-cli command-line tool for updating the prices on books and run reports by name or guid directly from the command line, and the ability to save entry column widths in the […]

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This UV-powered transparent smart mask for $49 claims to block nearly 100% of pathogens, pollutants

2020-07-01 Danie

Made by Detroit-based Redcliffe Medical, Leaf is a transparent mask with N99+ HEPA-carbon filtration. This filtration helps to block nearly 100% of 0.3 micron particles. It appears to be 5 layers of material in the […]

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Spotify is launching a premium plan for couples – ZAR80 (or US$12.99) per month

2020-07-01 Danie

Spotify has launched Premium Duo, a subscription plan that allows two people to access Spotify for a total cost of R80 per month. Each person gets their own Premium account under a single plan, Spotify […]

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The Rise, Fall and Revival of AMD microprocessors

2020-06-30 Danie

AMD is one of the oldest designers of large scale microprocessors and has been the subject of polarizing debate among technology enthusiasts for nearly 50 years. Its story makes for a thrilling tale — filled […]

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Nedbank allows merchants and business owners to convert their mobile phones into contactless payment acceptance devices

2020-06-30 Danie

Called “tap-on-phone”, this technology makes it far easier for small- and medium-sized businesses to use their smartphones to accept payments from customers for their goods or services. Nedbank said it is currently the only bank […]

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Warden is an open source app from the developer of Aurora Store that lets you disable trackers/loggers on Rooted Android phones

2020-06-29 Danie

The Warden App Manager uses a static list of trackers and loggers compiled by French non-profit Exodus Privacy. It reads the dex (Dalvik Executable) files within each app installed on your phone to see if […]

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My Video Overview of MudRunner Off-Road Vehicle Simulator

2020-06-29 Danie

No long gameplay segments here… Just an overview of what MudRunner is about and two examples showing how the crane operation works for logging scenarios, and how trail driving works with winches assisting. Watch at […]

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Satellite Internet will take on Fibre and LTE in South Africa – Ka-band is higher performance and speed than older technology

2020-06-29 Danie

In recent years, advancements have been made which improved data throughput, particularly for satellite connectivity operating in spectrum in the Ka-band. MorClick said that while older satellite technologies had operated in lower frequency ranges – […]

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Staring at deep red light could improve declining eyesight in over-40s – Do NOT try this at home yey without medical advice

2020-06-29 Danie

A small LED torch that emits deep red light and costs just R260 (about US$15) to make could help improve declining eyesight, scientists have said. A study by University College London, involving a small sample […]

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