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Bacteria build biological hard drives

Researchers from the University of Leeds have developed a way to build computer storage devices from bacteria. Certain strains of bacteria absorb iron to make magnetic nanoparticles that let them navigate using the Earth’s magnetic field. The team at Leeds have extracted the protein behind this process and used it to create magnetic patterns that can store data. The magnetic patterns are similar to those …Read more

Google cars given the go-ahead

Google has been given the go-ahead to test its prototype driverless cars out on the road in Nevada, U.S.A. The modified Toyota Prius is entirely computer-controlled, and is capable of performing all the functions of a regular car, just without the driver. An array of laser sensors mounted on the roof and in the front grill monitors the car’s surroundings at a rate of 20 …Read more

Ordinary computers become motion-controlled

Motion-control is fast becoming a popular way to interact with various devices. Now Microsoft researchers have developed a different way to interact with computers, also using motion-control, but in a way that is kinder to your bank balance. SoundWave is software that can be installed on any computer with speakers and a microphone in order to work. It uses the speakers and microphone to sense …Read more

A new beginning….

It’s 2012 which means that it’s time for the brand spankin’ new Advanced Computers blog to be revealed. And though we’re a little late to the party for the year, it will be well worth the wait. Expect to see a new post from us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon. We’ll be bringing you the latest of what’s going on in the technology world, …Read more

Watch the video of the Penrose branch launch

Check out the video of the Advanced Computers Penrose branch opening ceremony:

Apple Repairs & Servicing

It’s fair to say that the team at Advanced Computers are very much PC and Windows fans. We have been selling, servicing and repairing PCs since 1998 and we are not afraid to say we have a lot of love for Windows based PCs. We also don’t believe you have to pick a side when it comes to the Mac vs. PC debate. Can you …Read more