Working from home can be one of the most challenging things that a person can do. Although, it is one of the most tempting career types to have. The Internet has become a library of open-source knowledge for anybody, which makes self taught skills extremely valuable. In the very beginning though these skills are not… Continue reading Documenting Your Internet Achievements
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Gadget Life – The 21st Century Student lifestyle
It’s hard to think of some students as smart; they look the part with the large rimmed glasses, a bag full of books but have a dazed and confused look on their face. But it has to be said that some of them are switched on when it comes to knowing what they need to… Continue reading Gadget Life – The 21st Century Student lifestyle
Android devices aims to rule the cloud
By Sue Poremba Sue Poremba is a freelance writer focusing primarily on security and technology issues and occasionally blogs for Rackspace Hosting. Mobile devices and the cloud seem like a natural combination. After all, the beauty of cloud computing is the ability to access information from any computer. And the beauty of mobile devices is… Continue reading Android devices aims to rule the cloud
Making Sliced Bread Better – The Curious History Of The Toaster
What are the items in your kitchen you can’t live without? The oven? Fridge? Even the microwave? What about the toaster? Admittedly it isn’t an essential, but you might be surprised to find yourself at a bit of loss without this handy piece of equipment. Perfect for a super-quick breakfast in the morning or toasting… Continue reading Making Sliced Bread Better – The Curious History Of The Toaster
How Retailers Track Your Purchases Through Barcodes
Retailers have more knowledge about who we are and what we do than most think. Based on our credit card transactions, coupons used and returns that are made, retailers have the ability to keep track of what products we purchase, when they’re purchased and why. This is done by retailers developing consumer profiles based on… Continue reading How Retailers Track Your Purchases Through Barcodes
EBay Alternatives You've Never Heard Of
If you’ve been on eBay lately, you’ll notice it’s not what it used to be. Once, it was fun; the world’s biggest yard sale. However since that time, eBay has alienated small sellers in favor of large corporations. It’s almost impossible to be a small seller these days on eBay and that left a huge… Continue reading EBay Alternatives You've Never Heard Of
Rackspace Launches The Open Cloud
By Sue Poremba Sue Poremba is a freelance writer focusing primarily on security and technology issues and occasionally blogs for Rackspace Hosting. “The promise of the cloud is speed and choice. It’s changing every aspect of our lives.” Lew Moorman, president of Rackspace Hosting, made that statement at GigaOm Structure in June 2012. Yet, he… Continue reading Rackspace Launches The Open Cloud
It’s More Than Just A Printer – How To Pick The Right One
Photo by Kenny Louie So you have found two printers, both of them can print up to A3 size and both of them can print photo quality. Printer A costs you £100 and Printer B costs you £150. You should go for the one that costs £100 right? Maybe. You need to ask yourself a… Continue reading It’s More Than Just A Printer – How To Pick The Right One
It's More Than Just A Printer – How To Pick The Right One
Photo by Kenny Louie So you have found two printers, both of them can print up to A3 size and both of them can print photo quality. Printer A costs you £100 and Printer B costs you £150. You should go for the one that costs £100 right? Maybe. You need to ask yourself a… Continue reading It's More Than Just A Printer – How To Pick The Right One
How Do Microwaves Work?
So, how do microwaves work? In a word, resonance – Resonance is a phenomenon that occurs when frequency of force acting on an object matches its vibration. This sounds complicated right? It’s not It’s the same principle as pushing someone on a swing set, if you push them too fast or too slow, then it… Continue reading How Do Microwaves Work?