Hobbies are a nice way of escaping the daily grind and stress. We are constantly bombarded with the idea that we are living too quickly but no real solutions are given to take away the stress. The quest to find a hobby is a personal journey of note but potentially it could lead to a new found passion. The hobby could be spending time outdoors, restoring a classic car or building the model car, the possibilities are endless. It boils down to how much time and money you are willing to invest in the hobby. Having a motorcycle and commuting to work or by spending time off-road can be seen as a hobby. I...

Saving money is a nightmare as bills and groceries tend to run your bank account into the ground. Walking into a grocery store and buying the necessities have become a challenge. The mere fact that you are reading this post indicates that you’re a deal hunter and want to save money. Shopping online is a nice way to ensure that you are getting the best value for your money. So having to go into a grocery or stationary shop to purchase a magazine tempts one to buy more than planned. Magazines in my mind are one of the most expensive habits that anyone can have except for gadget purchases. Magazine...

Microsoft is well known for creating operating systems and software for computers. They are the most successful company at it due to the dependence most computer owners have on their products. However, one industry that they have battled to come to grips with, is the mobile phone operating software (OS) space. Ask any Windows Mobile user about their experience and how user friendly the software is and I suspect you will hear a tale of inefficiency and failure. I can testify about my own struggle with Windows Mobile 6.5. Android, Symbian, Apple, Meego and even BlackBerry OS are instances of mobile phone...

Nokia and Intel announced yesterday that they have merged their software platforms for mobile devices. The partnership is a continuation of the strategic alliance between both manufacturers. The partnership between the world’s largest computer chip maker and the world’s largest mobile phone maker signals a direct challenge to rival OS systems from Microsoft, Google and Apple. I think it is a significant alliance as more and more gadget manufacturers are realizing that your platform is a great way to monetize the usage of your product. I know this is not rocket science but Apple has...

Technology is a constantly evolving process that ensures that every 6 months, something better is available to the consumer. The processing power is getting faster within a smaller CPU like never before. I mention this known fact as a new line of processors are being seen in notebooks and desktop PCs. The Intel Core i7 is widely used but now the Intel Core i3 and Core i5 has arrived . The big selling point for the i7 Nehalem processors was integration, increase in performance and power efficiency. I think the power efficiency is a clear sign that green IT products will becoming more common as time goes...