In 2010, users of Paypal were unable to access their money or make transactions for almost eight hours. The reason? The site had been hit by a Denial of Service (DDoS) attack by the hacktivist group Anonymous, who were protesting Paypal’s decision to stop taking donations on behalf of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. On their… Continue reading Cyber Terrorism: The Truth about Hacktivism
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Increase Your Data Security with Cloud Based Storage & Backup Tools
There are many reasons why you should back up and store your work on a daily basis. By using cloud-based backup software you’ll be able to transfer and save data to a secure server that is separate from where your computer currently resides. This is beneficial because if disaster strikes, your computer crashes, a an act of nature… Continue reading Increase Your Data Security with Cloud Based Storage & Backup Tools
Saving The ‘PC’ World
Buying a new laptop or computer can be fun, and we’re often spoilt for choice. We’ve fallen in love with computers in the last twenty years or so, and they are rapidly becoming smaller and mobile. Mobile computing is already becoming the standard, and in the next few years many people will be taking their… Continue reading Saving The ‘PC’ World
Fanciful 3D
Do you remember your first television? A large box made of cheap plastic, housing a screen that sometimes lost colour in one of the tubes and had to be given a smack in order to change channel. It was incredibly heavy too. Do you even still have it? Well, you have the perfect chance for… Continue reading Fanciful 3D
What Does Fiction Writing And Copywriting Have In Common?
Many copywriters work on the side as fiction writers (or make their money copywriting, and work as another kind of writer or editor). But it’s important to ask what fiction writing and copywriting have in common on a regular basis – in part to keep up with the industry, and in part to self-assess if… Continue reading What Does Fiction Writing And Copywriting Have In Common?
A Smart Guide To Buying Laptops For Students
Are you getting ready to head to university this autumn? Starting out on your degree is very exciting and you will have a lot to look forward at your new school. Right now you are likely very busy with preparing for your studies and one of the most important school supplies that you will need… Continue reading A Smart Guide To Buying Laptops For Students
How To Create A Tutorial Video The Cheap And Easy Way
Using videos to drive new traffic to your blog or website can be very effective. However, most people think that producing quality video has to be expensive or time-consuming, or both. This doesn’t have to be the case. The truth is that everyone can shoot a quality video using cheap or free software from the… Continue reading How To Create A Tutorial Video The Cheap And Easy Way
Cloud Computing; The Small Industry Standard
The Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) sector is one of the few growth areas in the UK economy with the online retail world being a particularly strong sub-sector. For the small start-up sector, cloud computing has a number of obvious advantages. It offers low cost, if not free, software services; no installation, update and maintenance… Continue reading Cloud Computing; The Small Industry Standard
Is Big Business Good For The Planet
Green is big business and it’s even bigger PR. Large corporations can’t afford the bad press of looking like they’re bad for the environment. Whether they claim to love the environment, the people or animals, businesses these days need to show they care about more than just their bottom line profit. So are these big… Continue reading Is Big Business Good For The Planet
Top Tips To Reduce Bank- And Credit-Card Fees
Back in the old days, financial security was as easy as abc: People would simply tuck away their money underneath a pillow and keep a shotgun at hand. It took several decades of persuasion to get them to take their savings to a bank and the main argument that won people over was that your… Continue reading Top Tips To Reduce Bank- And Credit-Card Fees