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The iPhone is an incredible piece of kit and with it’s built in GPS and mobile Data, it provides a fantastic platform for SatNav or route finding applications, however these applications tend to come at a high price.
However there is a free SatNav application available on the Apple App Store called Skibbler Lite.

Skibbler lite provides all the basic SatNav functionality that most users need, Navigation to address, linking to contact lists, POI’s etc. and all for free.

It does however require an active data connection so make sure that you don’t pick up any unexpected data costs. 

If you don’t want to pay for a SatNav application then checkout Skobbler Lite, it might be just what you need.

There is definite move from fixed desktop computing to Mobile Computing.

Smartphones allow you to perform most daily computer tasks anywhere, and allow Bloggers or writers to be creative anywhere.

The iPhone range of phones are popular but often the price puts potential users off.

Three have just announced their prices for both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3gs, and by opting to provide the device on 2 year contracts the initial pricing is cheaper. This will open the door to users original put off by the high outlay.

With 3′s iPhone pricing you can pick up a 3gs for no initial outlay, and an iPhone 4 for only £99 pound upfront on a £30 a month contract, or free on a £45 pound a month contract

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of SeeSaw. All opinions are 100% mine.

The way people are watching TV is changing, people are moving away from watching TV programs at scheduled times of transmition to watching their favourite programs at a time which suits them. The method of content delivery is changing as well, with more viewers watching TV on their computers rather then on a TV, in fact  never have viewers had as much flexibility or choice, they can choose when, where and how.

SeeSaw is a provider of top quality TV programs, who deliver both free and paid for content straight to your computer screen.  They offer hundreds of hours of programing  for free from top broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, as well as showing programs from independent studios and films. They have a large Comedy Section which is always good to provide something to cheer you up. In the future they will also be adding sporting events.

SeeSaw also offer a rental facility where you can rent top premium television shows from the UK and US, and don’t forget you can also access video on demand with 4oD and Demand Five programs. SeeSaw have integrated social networking facilities into their system so that you can let your friends know what you are watching through Facebook and Twitter.

So if you want to watch top quality TV, in full screen, safely and legally on your computer then check out SeeSaw

tvcatchup.com is a Web based TV service which allows UK based users to watch TV through their Internet Browsers.

The service works very well, on a range of devices from Netbooksthrough to iPods, and now TVCatchup.com have provided an optimised version of their streams for the iPad.

Point your iPads browser at http://ipad.tvcatchup.com/ and register for free to enjoy the service.

No longer are bloggers tied to their desktop computers and Modems.

There are now many ways that a blogger can write articles whilst on the move.

Wifi is becoming more readily available, from homes to libraries to coffee shops, so any wifi equipped device from Laptop to iPod touch can be used to go on line and blog.

So what happens if you haven’t got access to Wifi but want to blog, well there’s the 3g mobile networks.

Most modern mobile phones include an Internet browser which can be used to write blog posts and some will even provide dedicated blogging apps, but for longer posts the lack of  a dedicated keyboard can be a problem.

The Mobile Internet can be provided to laptops or netbooks through 3g usb dongles,  where a true Internet experience at a respectable speed can be achieved for a reasonable cost, but this only allows one device to connect a once, and the device needs to be a computer.

Another option is to get a 3g to wifi router like the 3 Mifi. Theses devices provide access to the 3g data networks through a portable wifi router, so any wifi enabled device can access the net and be used for blogging. These devices also allow multiple devices to connect at the same time.

So never feel that you can only blog from home, there are many options that allow you to blog from anywhere.

R.U.S.E may have been delayed but the anticipation is still high for it.

To see my other posts on R.U.S.E. click here.

In this new video we are talked through the game play….and it’s looking good.

Here’s an intersting Online Diary written by someone running an experiment to see if it’s possible to lose weight using Wii fit.

Click here to read Day 1

I’ve often wondered if devices and games like Wii Fitt can actually be used as a real tool or if it’s just a cash cow.

I do like the skiing games that use the Balance Board though.

A new charity radio station has launched in the UK which lets users listen to the inner-workings of Santa’s Workshop.

Radio Lapland is available on DAB digital radio across several regions of the UK and there is a constant live stream on their website.

The radio space has been loaned to them free of charge for the Christmas period by operator Arqiva and Radio Lapland play radio adverts for charity’s and good causes, so everyone wins.

So let the children hear the magic of Christmas and check out Radio Lapland.

Welcome to the November 21, 2009 edition of blog it and earn it.

Redfire Atkinson presents Top 50 Blogs for Sports Agents & Sports Managers posted at Sports Management Degree.

kaisan hogda presents Profitable Website Ideas – In Just One Click? posted at Big Selling Website Design, saying, “7 step checklist for assessing profitable website ideas”

Barbara Williams presents 100 Educational Lectures for the Small Business Owner posted at Online Degree Programs.org.

Anthony Stewart presents Top 50 Journalism Blogs posted at Journalism Degree.

Silicon Valley Blogger presents American Express Rewards Credit Card Offers A $25 Sign Up Bonus posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Thanks!”

KCLau presents Are You Rich in Internal Assets? posted at KCLau’s Money Tips, saying, “pay attention to the internal assets”

Harold Gelien presents The World’s 50 Best Open Courseware Collections posted at Online University Rankings.

Harold Gelien presents Top 50 Free Open Courseware Classes for Journalists posted at Journalism Degree.

The Smarter Wallet presents Do Debt Consolidation Programs Work? Reviewing Debt Consolidation Care posted at The Smarter Wallet.

Effective Blogging

Kaitlyn cole presents 100 YouTube Videos for Your Business Education & Enlightenment posted at Online Colleges.net.

Barbara Williams presents 75 Coolest iPhone Apps for Lifelong Learners posted at Online Degree Programs.org.

Linda Jones presents 100 Great Google Docs Tips for Students & Educators posted at AccreditedOnlineColleges.org.

Brian Terry presents Profitable Website Ideas – In Just One Click? posted at Big Selling Website Design.

Linda Jones presents 100 Great Twitter Tips, Tools & Tutorials for Serious Students posted at AccreditedOnlineColleges.org.

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MBB presents Net Worth Report With New Home Update posted at Money Blue Book Blog.

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I’ve found myself posting more and more technology and videogame news and articles on this blog, and as they are topics that really interest me I thought I would create a dedicated blog where I can write just about these subjects.

I’ve registered a Domain name: http://techplay-experience.com/ and created a blog there and my first task has been to install Google Analytics using the Google Integration Tool Kit.

I’ve been following the video game RUSE for a while, as it  takes the concepts behind table top war gaming and  integrates them into a computer and console video game.

There have been a number of videos released which show how the game play works in detail….and the game is looking superb.

This latest video shows how tactics play a big part of the game and how decoys can be used to gain the advantage of your enemy.

In this post I mentioned how RUSE was going to use the new Microsoft Surface technology to put a modern slant on table top war gaming.

The Trailer for the game really shows this use of technology to full effect, showing how hand movements are used to facilitate battles, by virtually pushing your troops forward they charge into battle.

This game is a really good example of how touch screens can be used to their potential.

It’s commonly believed that currently ITV HD is on available to FreeSat viewers, however since a recent update to the Sky HD EPG it’s possible to manually add the channel to Sky HD.

ITV HD currently broadcasts a lot of championship League Football in HD so for Football fans this is a good move

To add Sky HD go to the Add Channels menu and use the following settings:

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If you now go to the other channels Menu Channel 10510 is ITV HD.

RUSE is an forth coming multi format Real Time Strategy game, which goes back to the routes of the genre by replicating the mechanics of table top war Gaming.

In a technolical twist the game appears to be compatible with the soon to be release Microsoft Surface Interface where users interact with the computer through a touch screen table top.

The video below shows how well this form of control really integrates traditional Table Top War Gaming with technology.

As a keen Geocacher I saw the potential in the G1 straight away, with its in built in GPS and google maps, it looks like a really good tool.

Fortunately I’ve found an application called GeoBeagle, which is fantastic, it integrates into the Geocaching website, and then uses gps and google maps to show you your location and where the cache is. It also uses the Radar application to point you in the direction of the cache and tells you how far it is away from you.

Best of all it’s free.

I encountered a small problem when trying to send a text message to most of my contact list on My T-Mobile G1.

The built in SMS application works very well but it is a bit awkward when it comes to messaging many people. To send a message to a recipient you need to type their names into the To box – the application with offer you a pull down list of names as you type. This method works very well for sending a message to one of two people but if you have a lot of recipients then it’s not very efficient.

There is a very simple solution to this problem, there is a free Android application in the Market called TextEasy.
TextEasy lets you put a tick box next to names in your contact list and then send a message to them. This works really well and allows you to quickly and easily hand pick as many people as you want to send a message to.