Sunday
Jan192014

Microsoft re-releases Surface Pro 2 firmware update

Microsoft has just re-released the Surface Pro 2 tablet firmware update after users complained about installation issues of said update. Ubergizmo reports that initial installation attempts have seen those problems addressed. The firmware upgrade is being rolled out in phases so wait for the update notification to show up on your device.

Sunday
Jan192014

Scribe lets you copy and paste data between iOS device and Mac via Bluetooth

Copying and pasting information between devices can be a fairly tricky. That’s why Scribe wants to make things easier for you iOS and Mac users. The tool lets you copy and paste data over Bluetooth Low Energy (making it compatible with new devices). You just need to hit Cmd + Shift + X to have Scribe copy text or photos from your computer to iOS. If you use your phone, you just need to open the app to send information to your Mac. To get started, you just have to download the $2.99 app for Mac and free iOS app.

Source: Lifehacker

Sunday
Jan192014

Download clips from Flickr, Instragram, TED, etc. with SaveDeo

There are a lot of ways to download videos from streaming sites such as YouTube and Vimeo. But if you want a simpler process for downloading videos from the aforementioned sites and even add Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, Vine, TED and the like into the mix, you might want to check out SaveDeo. You just need to copy and paste the link into the download bar and hit the download button. You can download MP4, 3GP, WebM, or FLV files in various resolutions.

Sunday
Jan192014

Olympians want fans to cheer them on with new Pride & Joy app!

By Sonya Davidson

We’re getting excited about the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi and here's a fun way for fans across the country to show our athletes some love! Pride & Joy is an app for Canadians to show their support, access daily Olympic activities and keep track of medal standings.

I had a chance to share a bag of Oreos with Pride & Joy spokespeson and three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Jen Botterill, who will be heading out to Sochi as a CBC commentator. It was a great opportunity to hear her speak about the Olympic spirit and her experience as an athlete who has competed in past games.

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