In 1998, television introduced us to a far more glamorous world than we'd known. Into our lives waltzed curly-haired no-nonsense sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw, accompanied by three friends, a gaggle of men and a designer shoe collection to rival that of Imelda Marcos. Can you believe that was 15 … [Read more...]
3 Strangly Addictive TLC Shows
If you've been living under a rock for the past month or so, then you may have actually bypassed it. But for those who tend to listlessly surf the channels at any given time of day.... well, I'm betting you just may have chanced upon TLC, the UK's new television channel. It's... something else, … [Read more...]
Xbox One – Soon you’ll be able to watch TV from the comfort of your own sofa
The upcoming Xbox One is set to become the heart of entertainment in everyone’s home. It lets you experience blu-rays, make Skype calls and even watch TV – all from the comfort of your own sofa. Noticeably, we have yet to mention games. It seems as though Microsoft has focused its efforts on … [Read more...]
Five Old School Doctor Who Companions You Need To Discover
Time for a little history lesson. We all know and love The Doctor and his colourful adventures, from 50s Britain on the eve of the Coronation to travelling with a dinosaur on a spaceship. And of course, we all know his trusty companions, from blonde badass Rose Tyler to the impossible Clara … [Read more...]
Geek of the Week: Amy Schmittauer
Welcome to Geek of the Week! This week, we’re going all digital and introducing the Dork Adore readers to Amy Schmittauer, owner of SavvySexySocial. She talks to me about why video matters, the benefits of a no fluff policy and why we need to delve into digital... DA: Can you briefly … [Read more...]
10 Reasons why Fringe is one of the best genre shows of the past 10 years
After five seasons, sci-fi drama Fringe has come to an end. I'm writing this before watching the double-episode finale so I can get my thoughts down without them being tainted by the murky filter of ‘how it ended’. I have been banging on about how Fringe is a genuinely entertaining, intelligent … [Read more...]
Why my Kindle is changing the way I read
Stuart wrote a great article about long reads and his Kindle over on his blog. We asked him if we could reproduce it here. He obliged us. Enjoy! When I was weighing up whether to get an Amazon Kindle I’m not sure if I thought it would make me read more. I usually had a book on the go, so I … [Read more...]
Google+ Hangouts that should exist in 2013
Google+ Hangouts have been one of my favourite online tools this year, since I started taking part in TeamRedDigital's Q&A. At the moment, there's a growing love for the feature from G+ users, but I feel like they're missing a trick with what could be done. Here are a few hangouts I'd love to … [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...]
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...]
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