How to download and install Windows 8.1 for free

http://www.extremetech.com/computing/168685-how-to-download-and-install-windows-8-1-for-free

The USB stick is Dell’s Project Ophelia device which comes via Dell’s Wyse thin client technology acquisition. Ophelia packs an Android based computer, an HDMI port, mini USB ports, Bluetooth and WiFi into a gadget not much bigger than a memory stick. -

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/technology/personal-tech/computer-giant-dell-rolls-out-new-pcs-and-tablets/story-e6frgazf-1226740468293

A slim smart pay tag on the back of an iPhone allows it to be used for NFC tap and go payments. Source: TheAustralian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/technology/commonwealth-bank-announces-tap-and-go-smartphone-payments/story-e6frganx-1226741608496

Amy Jollymore explores the life of the worlds first programmer: 'When I heard that Ada Lovelace Day was coming, I questioned myself, "What do I actually know about Ada Lovelace?" The sum total of my knowledge: Ada was the first woman programmer and the Department of Defense honored her contributions to computation in 1979 by naming its common programming language Ada.

http://programming.oreilly.com/2013/10/ada-lovelace-an-indirect-and-reciprocal-influence.html

Half of Australia's workforce uses the internet to work away from their office for at least a few hours each week and are quite happy to do so, according to new research by the communications regulator.

http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/half-of-australia-is-working-online-after-hours--and-liking-it-20131015-2vl1k.html