The WordPress theme have released v3.4.1 which is a maintenance and security release. 18 bugs have been fixed including: Fixes an issue where a theme’s page templates were sometimes not detected. Addresses problems with some category permalink structures. Better handling for plugins or themes loading JavaScript incorrectly. Adds early support for uploading images on iOS 6 devices. Allows for a technique commonly used by plugins to detect a network-wide activation. Better compatibility with servers running certain versions of PHP (5.2.4, 5.4) or with uncommon setups (safe mode, open_basedir), which had caused warnings or in some cases prevented emails from…

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Apple’s new Macbook Pro with Retina display has started to catch on. And many people (like me) are using the new iPad with the retina screens. These retina screens have four times as many pixels as normal screens. Which means that your visitors may end up seeing slightly blurry images on these displays. Why not enhance your visitor’s experience by serving retina screen visitors images which are of a higher resolution. At the same time you wouldn’t want to penalise regular visitors with higher file size images. It is a pain to create double size (both width and height) images…

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Your iPod and iPad comes inbuilt with Apple’s mail program which allows you to configure your email accounts including Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, etc. However, if you’re an exclusive Gmail user or is your main email account, like many people I know, you might want to consider the official Gmail app from Google. The latest version of the app includes: Notification Center support with Banners, alerts and lock screen notification options “Send-as”: Alternate sender support, if configured within Gmail Persistent logins so that you don’t need to keep logging in at very frequent intervals For those who have Gmail as their…

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If you’re a regular LinkedIn user and keep in touch with your contacts regularly, Hookflash makes this a breeze. Hookflash will allow you to make video calls, voice calls and messaging with any of your LinkedIn contacts around the world by using just your Wifi connection. If you have the iPad with Wifi and 3G/4G, then you can use your 3G or 4G network to call. Hookflash uses a data connection, so you won’t have to spend a lot of money making international calls. After you install Hookflash, you can see your list of linked in contacts. Simply tap the…

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Gmail introduced themes back in 2008. Since then there have been several enhancements including the addition of HD images. Taking this yet another step further, Google announced that you can now create custom themes in Gmail. You can upload your own images directly, select from your Google+ photos or simply paste any image URL. Or, if you don’t have a particular image in mind, you can browse our searchable Featured Photos section to find one that speaks to you. Check out the video below which gives you an idea of how to go about creating your own custom theme for…

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I recently bought my wife a Kindle Touch. I’ve been really impressed by the quality of the product, the clarity of the screen and the battery life. We are yet to recharge it! If you’re not picky about getting hold of the latest books, you have hundreds of books available for Kindle completely free to read. Many of these are out of copyright and you can get them from Gutenberg. However, a really good source for free books is Amazon itself. If you’re looking to harness the power of Amazon without digging through their site, then Hundred Zeros is for…

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Today, life is busier and more complex than ever before. Families have so much going on that it can seem overwhelming trying to keep up with it all. Everyday life is so incredibly busy that you must have complex schedules built into your smartphone or tablet just to get everything done. So, when things get extra complicated, such as during a move or when you own a home-based business, you may not be able to keep up with your schedule alone. Several companies have developed programs and tools for use on the computer or tablet to make these tasks easier….

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Microsoft unveiled it’s new tablet titled “Surface“. Aptly titled because the Windows RT version weighs in at 676g and is only 9.3″ thick! Surface has a 10.6″, 16:9 widescreen HD Display. Microsoft’s ClearType HD Display technology delivers a great picture for movies. The tablet has a USB port and a MicroSD slot which means you can connect printers, mice or keyboards which support Windows RT. Alternatively get hold of the Windows 8 Pro version which is a bit thicker, but a lot more powerful. The Windows RT version will be available with 32GB and 64GB space while the Windows 8…

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VIZIO has launched its premium line which consists of the VIZIO Thin + Light, Notebook and All-in-One PC. The systems are powered by 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processors with full HD screens and up to 1TB of hard disk space. The Thin + Light series is available in 14″ and 15.6″ models. These have Flash-based SSD storage which allows your computer to boot up very quickly. However, this means you can have a maximum of 256GB storage. Ideal for people on the move. The Notebook series is available with a 15.6″ HD screens. Available with both Flash-based SSD and normal…

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I’m a big fan of the Blackberry, though am a very infrequent gamer on their devices. However, if you play games on the Blackberry, do check out the Gameloft Games collection. The company has a sale running with several games available for just $0.99. They are available for both BlackBerry and BlackBerry PlayBook. Do you play games on your BlackBerry? [Via: RIMarkable]