If you’re a big user of Skype you’ll know that there are a number of addon tools you can use to make it work better, including some call recorders which let you capture conversations and store them in a variety of formats. But for the most part they’re either restricted (typically 15 min calls for free) or not very easy to use.
Read More![iFree Skype Recorder – excellent free tool for recording Skype calls with a click [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ifreeskyperecorder.jpg)
No question there’s a revolution going on as people discover that a lot of their health issues can be placed at the foot of the current processed food pyramid. The over supply of sugar is just one aspect of the problem of course, especially since it’s clear that many of our modern wheat products come with some pretty hard hitting issues of their own.
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One of the things we don’t appreciate about carrying around our life in a portable device like a smartphone, is how easy it is for people to snoop into your affairs just by peering over your shoulder while you’re reading stuff. It may not be so bad on a street, but on a plane ride or in a bus, things can get a little dodgy if you’re not careful.
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One of the lesser known technologies that are available for smartphones is the MHL standard, which stands for Mobile High Definition Link. This is the clever tech which lets you plug your phone into a TV using the handset’s standard microUSB port, and get gorgeous images at high def on the big screen. The thing is, not all phones support this, especially at the cheaper end of the market.
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Everyone should be able to type, even if it’s only hunt and peck style. If you can’t, you’re putting yourself at a distinct disadvantage against those who have gained enough skills to get stuff done in a reasonable length of time. Because, let’s face it, the computer keyboard still rules.
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Open sourced software has been around for ages, but cranking out open source computer hardware has been a completely different animal to crack. Something about all those bits and bobs, and solder maybe. But now it looks as though the inimitable Andrew “bunnie” Huang has managed to bring it all together along with the help of a large crowd.
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One of the biggest problems about meeting your friend in a crowded spot is how difficult it is to spot them from a distance. But now there’s a clever way to sort the problem out, and maybe earn a bit of extra cash on the side as well.
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Word just in says that Google has bought Word Lens, the ultra clever app for Apple and Android, which lets you point your camera at a foreign language sign and read an instant translation. We first covered it back in 2010, when it only offered a couple of languages, but it’s now grown to six, ranging from Russian to German, Italian and Portuguese.
Read More![Word Lens – awesome translation app for iOS and Android is now free, and part of Google [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/wordlens2.jpg)
If you’ve ever been asked to recommend a website building service, or needed a small website for a project yourself, you’ll know that it’s not easy finding the right option. Sure there are lots of website services out there, from free to pricey, but they either require that you know about design (or coding), or pay an arm or a leg for a custom design/development option. Even WordPress is a tricky choice, since there are so many things you need…
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If you want to try a few tunes on a guitar but don’t really want to spend big bucks on buying the instrument itself then you’re in luck today. We’ve got our eyes on something really cool and electrifying, which will definitely make sure that your natural musicianship doesn’t go to waste.
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Here’s a quick round-up of Red Ferret posts from the past week for those who missed them. Enjoy.
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There’s no shortage of budget Android tablets on the market, but for the most part they’re pretty middle of the road in terms of specifications and performance. That’s why it’s always nice to see a tablet which seems to have a little more thought and care put into design, especially when it looks nice as well.
Read More![Ceros Vision 16 GB Android Tablet – budget retina tablet offers great quality at an attractive price [Review]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cerosvision16.jpg)
We went to a small digital demo show last night and tucked away in the corner of the room was a little stand showing off these tiny gizmos. The PAWA Card is an ultra thin credit card sized charge block which comes with an integrated Lithium Polymer battery, and a very clever triple format connector.
Read More![PAWA Card – probably the coolest little credit card charger on the planet [Review]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/pawachargeblock3.jpg)
According to this recent research project analyzing 6.3 million social media messages, London and New York are the world’s most popular selfie photo locations. London just edges out the Big Apple, with people queuing up to picture themselves in front of Big Ben, the London Eye and Buck House (yeah the palace), which all seems like jolly good fun.
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It’s a big bad world out there, and we’re pretty sure it’s not going to change any time soon. We’re talking specifically about malware, drive-by exploits and the like, because these attacks seem to be on the rise, and it’s kind of disconcerting.
Read More![Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit – new freeware protects against browser attacks better than your anti-virus will [Freeware]](https://www.redferret.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/malwarebytesantiexploit2.jpg)
