The end is nigh! The final episode! Etcetera! And so on! The first part of the Merlin finale! Reviewed before your amazed eyes! Battle! Strife! Gunpowder! Treason! Plot! So, do we see any huge moments or deaths in this episode, or are they saving the carnage for their climax on Christmas Eve? … [Read more...]
Five reasons why I love The Simple Things
Every month, I count down the days until I can be reunited with the object of my affections. I wonder what I will find when I peel off the outside, and delve into the inner delights. Reader, I'm in love with a magazine. A couple of months ago, a friend told me about The Simple Things. It's an … [Read more...]
Panning for Internet Gold: The monkey surplus edition
Here it is: your sanctioned, teabag-related moment of afternoon delight. How will you hold your drunken head up at the office Christmas party if you haven't seen the latest Ikea Monkey memes? Let's go to not-work procrastinatory work. Love to love you, BFF Delightfully accurate comic … [Read more...]
The best Tumblrs of 2012
Tumblr. Let's not kid ourselves here people, it's a procrastination paradise. Not a fan of the micro blogging service? Check out some of our favourite sites. You'll be a Tumblr fan in no time. Text From Dog Text From Dog is exactly what it sounds like. Actually, most of the following Tumblrs are. … [Read more...]
Five reasons Google+ is worth another look
Six months ago, I'd pretty much written off Google+. I only logged on when a notification popped up in my inbox and, to be brutally honest, because I've been reading lots about the SEO benefits of sharing on Google+. But then a few things happened. Google upped its game; it launched a few … [Read more...]
What the Dorks want for Christmas 2012
What do the geeks want for Christmas this year? Nick Bryan As Christmas looms, I've been most gripped not by British or American TV, but by the final series of Danish mega-export-wool-hit The Killing (aka Forbrydelsen). Now, yes, you've missed it, but the complete boxset of the whole damn … [Read more...]
Gemini Devices JoyTab Review
The Gemini Devices JoyTab may look like a direct iPad competitor at first, but you'll think twice once you see the price tag. It's a nice size at 9.7 inches and has a sturdy build of plastic and glass. But it comes in slightly thicker and slightly heavier than the aluminium iPad. There's no … [Read more...]
Music Angel friendz Review
Over in Norway, these little angels are selling like hot mince pies with brandy butter – and it's easy to see why. For quality stereo music from your smartphone this is the pie plate to finger first.These Music Angel friendz come in the usual array of fun, funky colours – some metallic – that always … [Read more...]
Merlin: The Drawing Of The Dark – Dork Review
As Merlin draws closer to its ultimate finale, they cast aside all that Evil Gwen guff and give us what we want to see: shit going down. Not all the way down, of course, not right down to funky town, but a fair old way. So, which side will Mordred pick in the war(dred)? And will those prophecies … [Read more...]
Shop of the week: Nigel’s Eco Store
Here at Dork Adore, we're passionate about eco-friendly products and green living. Gadgets are good and well, but eco-friendly tech really ticks all the boxes. Sadly, it's still quite tricky to find a decent range of eco-friendly products. Which is why we're charmed by Nigel's Eco Store. Not only … [Read more...]










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