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Gripfill: Attack of the <endeca_term>Shoddy</endeca_term> Builders 1.0

Gripfill: Attack of the Shoddy Builders 1.0

Your building project is under attack from shoddy builders using inferior gap filling adhesives. Your mission: rescue your project with... Read more

20 March, 2011

Samsung not buying; HP not quitting PC business

...the PC business, an impression that might have been gained from some shoddy reporting. In sum, the news is that there is no news, and... Read more

26 August, 2011

Apple gives iPhone users an insecurity complex

...upgrade is the only sanctioned option. For any company, this would be shoddy. For Apple, it's unforgivable. Apple has chosen not to supply iPhone... Read more

29 July, 2011 by Rupert Goodwins

Protecting your brand from the xxx sex domain

...If they don't, they could find typosquatters using the sites for shoddy advertising, or worse. This process was made famous by the White House... Read more

18 July, 2011

Microsoft - Nokia Deal: Money Talks

...possible. Rushing such a development is a sure way to produce a shoddy product, as one would assume Microsoft had already learned with their own... Read more

15 February, 2011

Windows for ARM? Maybe, but not in 2011

The Bloomberg news service has suggested that Microsoft will announce a version of Windows for ARM chips at CES 2011 in... Read more

22 December, 2010

The silver font lining to my synaptic cloud

...an important issue, as software such as Scribus can be fussy about shoddy fonts). But still, quite a find I feel Read more

22 July, 2010
Artists & Repertoire 1.7

Artists & Repertoire 1.7

...time. We hope you enjoy this one. - Ever wanted to run a shoddy record label? Now's your chance! Sign famous acts like Justin Baby... Read more

27 February, 2012
Consumerist Tipster 1.2

Consumerist Tipster 1.2

...to tell the editors of Consumerist.com about any scams, rip-offs, shoddy products, hot deals, or freebies youve come across. Lets say you order... Read more

9 February, 2012
Docket In Your Pocket - Pennsylvania 1.2.5

Docket In Your Pocket - Pennsylvania 1.2.5

...building contractor or other business has been sued in small claims for shoddy workmanship, nonperformance, failure to pay debts, etc.;* search for prior judgments filed... Read more

6 August, 2011
MobileEatZ 1.03

MobileEatZ 1.03

...in traffic to get home, walking back from class, cursing at the shoddy internet connection, or just too hung-over on a Saturday morning to... Read more

22 July, 2011
Baby Safety Tips - How to Keep Your Baby Safe in All Situations 1.0

Baby Safety Tips - How to Keep Your Baby Safe in All Situations 1.0

...properly install baby furniture, baby safety latches and baby gates. Doing a shoddy job with these things could be deadly. What to look for when... Read more

5 February, 2011
Digital Photography - Take Pictures Like a Pro 1.0

Digital Photography - Take Pictures Like a Pro 1.0

...for you Suggestions for your experience level Staying away from scams and shoddy product The rules of composition in photographs Savings your pictures in the... Read more

3 September, 2010
Blaster Pack 1.0

Blaster Pack 1.0

...type apps in the iTunes App Store and been let down with shoddy fire action and silly sounds. This Blaster Pack was created with Motion... Read more

27 August, 2010
Cure Acne 1.1

Cure Acne 1.1

...outward appearances. Acne ridden skin is a huge drawback. It projects a shoddy image of the sufferer. No wonder people who suffer from severe acne... Read more

24 August, 2010

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Lonnie

those conformation letters are hard to figure out what is which letters it is a pain in the back side. Please make it more Ledge-able being better...

3 hours ago by Lonnie on Screenshots: Photoshop CS6 Beta
BrownieBoy

"cites" even. Ouch!

10 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Horace Ontalhold

...... and PDP11s too

11 hours ago by Horace Ontalhold on Fusion-io lays minefield with a billion IOPS
BrownieBoy

I had a quick skim through the PDF. It seems to be that many of these so-called cost savings would be down to a hardware refresh. Although...

12 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
bobandroid

496,999 BT Fon Hotspots lovingly situated in your next door neighbours garden, no matter how you dress that up its still a pup... Not where I need...

14 hours ago by bobandroid on London Olympics: BT needs 25,000 more Wi-Fi hotspots
apexwm

Jack : I was hoping you could provide us a summary since you are familiar with this report. I am not yet sure how much of my time I'd like to...

15 hours ago by apexwm on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Smilig Eddie

2 – 4 more weeks of waiting: how many buyers are going to decide instead to see what the iPhone 5 offers? Consumer trust in the brand has also...

16 hours ago by Smilig Eddie on Samsung Galaxy 'S3' delayed by special paint
SRist

So it looks like this was a complete red herring - Adobe are allowing upgrades from Photoshop CS3, CS4 and CS5 at the same price. When did this...

16 hours ago by SRist on Photoshop users attack Adobe upgrade policy change
Jack Schofield

@apexwm Have you considered either (a) reading the story above or (b) reading the PDF? There are answers in both.

18 hours ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
apexwm

I would love to hear why Microsoft believes that "upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 pays for itself in a year, in increased productivity and...

19 hours ago by apexwm on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
debsmk

I have just changed mine to white they said 3 to 5 days

20 hours ago by debsmk on Samsung Galaxy 'S3' delayed by special paint
Atangana

I would like a job for me and do good to their tackiness vellent my help I will do my best to help you mercie for all

21 hours ago by Atangana on UK's 15-year-old World Excel champion offered £100k job
BrownieBoy

Well done to IDC for producing a report that says using XP is a waste of money. Only 11 years too late with it is all....

22 hours ago by BrownieBoy on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Jack Schofield

@Burn-IT ...which doesn't mean it isn't true ;-) I'll be interested if you can find any properly-researched, independent data from any of the...

23 hours ago by Jack Schofield on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
Burn-IT

As said, sponsored by Microsoft........

24 hours ago by Burn-IT on Using Windows XP is a waste of money, says IDC
mrbigdong

@620W, I mine 1 BTC/daily for cost of 1.7eur, they naysayers regurgitate the rubbish they read as usual

24 hours ago by mrbigdong on A minor Bitcoin miner injury?
Mike Denton

If the link to the next section existed that would be awesome.... Guess I have to ask uncle google where it is

1 day ago by Mike Denton via Facebook on Security on the farm: Accounts and permissions
minzhu

Don't blame CEO, they want RIM win. RIM has strange culture and self distruct political environment. In RIM if a new hired person figure out...

1 day ago by minzhu on RIM CEO: Time to squash BlackBerry myths
Thomas Gellhaus

I've been very pleased with Mageia 2. My review went up on Sunday. My only issue is that my particular wireless printer hasn't been detected on...

1 day ago by Thomas Gellhaus via Facebook on Scorecard - Linux Mint 13 and Mageia 2
knapper

That we have :-) Retailers don't buy stuff to lie around in warehouses, particularly with fast moving technology products. If they didn't think...

2 days ago by knapper on Windows Phone, Android take bite out of BlackBerry