Windows Phone 8: common problems, bugs, and fixes

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Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 platform is chasing third place behind the ever popular Android and iOS. It is a decent option for anyone seeking an alternative to the big two, but it’s not without its flaws. In this roundup, we take a look at common WP8 issues that have been reported by users, and we try to find good workarounds or solutions. If you’ve encountered any of these Windows Phone 8 problems and you know of a good solution that hasn’t been mentioned, then please post a comment and we’ll add it just as soon as we can.

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iOS 6.1.1 rolling out for the iPhone 4S

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Well, iOS 6.1 is still pretty young, but 6.1.1 is already hitting the airwaves. At least for some iPhone 4S owners that is. We've been able to confirm availability of the upgrade on multiple 4S handsets, but have not seen it yet on an iPod touch or any other iPhone model. The notification screen does specifically call out the update as fixing issues relating to "cellular performance and reliability" on the iPhone 4S, so it's quite likely the update will be for that device only. While better signal reliability would be a welcome upgrade, the bug we've heard the most complaints about is the seriously diminished battery life under 6.1...

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Absolutely amazing macro photography by Lee Peiling

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Macro photographer Lee Peiling from Malaysia turned to photography after quitting her daytime job in the design/advertising line. She has been taking this art seriously for the last three years. Before that, she was like most people, having fun with her digital compact.

Lee brilliantly uses water, flowers, and grass as props as well as the natural lighting and colors of the environment to create a beautiful take on a macro world.

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How to Keep Mosquitoes Out of Your Yard

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I have had it with these motherf*cking mosquitoes at these motherf*cking outdoor dinner parties. To prevent the little blood suckers from ruining the 4th of July—the biggest picnicking day of the summer—drastic measures are necessary. Here are some of the most effective (or, at least, most satisfying) methods for your upcoming insect genocide.

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35 Macro Photographs That You Will Love

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Macro photography is not an easy task to do. Macro photography is a different style of photography, basically it is a close-up photography, in which the photographer try to show us the parts of little object which is not possible to see from naked eye. In modern use it refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size.

To achieve results alike, you will need a macro lens. This lens is capable of reproduction ratios greater than 1:1, although it now refers to any lens with a large reproduction ratio, despite rarely exceeding 1:1. “Patience is a virtue,” and you will certainly need it to capture great shots. Today we collected some stunning examples of macro photography, enjoy!

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