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You needn't be censored
Life, Wanda Sloan, Published on 29/01/2014
» One of the immediate problems resulting from civil disorder and the imposition of states of emergency is the use of censorship. It is a rare government, junta or revolution that doesn't attempt to cut citizens off from news it does not control and prevent them from telling the world what is going on.
SCI-FI fantasies take on real dimensions with 3D printers
B Magazine, Wanda Sloan, Published on 30/06/2013
» Just before a premature baby died in their care because his airway collapsed after birth, doctors in the US state of Michigan made a tiny plastic airway splint, inserted it and saved his life.
Windows upgrade at half the price
Life, Wanda Sloan, Published on 09/01/2013
» Windows is in another of its periodic phases of development, where most old software won't work with the new-look Windows 8, so it is worthwhile considering an upgrade.
Real-life use of 3G
Business, Wanda Sloan, Published on 12/10/2012
» If you just returned from a long trip to outer space, then you may not know there's a big election campaign under way in the US. Or just how heavily ``smart devices'' are involved.
Pricing and data plans
Business, Wanda Sloan, Published on 12/10/2012
» When 3G or 4G or the next big thing finally gets going at top speed in Thailand, expect a few changes, particularly in pricing.
All aboard the apps bandwagon
Business, Wanda Sloan, Published on 12/10/2012
» Despite the hardware wars and the multi-billion-dollar lawsuits over operating systems, a 3G phone without attractive applications is not really more useful than an 800-baht mobile with a 1-2-Call SIM.
Swipe away those auto-correct tears with Fleksy download
Life, Wanda Sloan, Published on 12/09/2012
» The Qwerty keyboard is 138 years old, and ever since it was adopted, people have been messing with it _ without effect, until now.
Proxy apps for smartphones
Wanda Sloan, Published on 20/03/2012
» A recent column on proxy programmes for computers got a response and a lot of questions, especially, what about my phone?
A few words about a lot of things
Life, Wanda Sloan, Published on 06/12/2011
» Busy, busy, busy. Isn't technology great? I don't know if I spend more time getting it, or save more time using it. Here is some stuff that intrigued me lately.
IT has the blues
Life, Wanda Sloan, Published on 20/09/2011
» Nothing is more important than problems and questions from the world's best readers, so let's start with a couple.