One of the wisest things my old Dad ever said to me was that the computer was the future for mankind. Unlike his predictions on space food and flying cars he turned out to be right. Ever since I have had an internet connection I have turned into an insufferable expert in areas such as… Continue reading How The Internet Can Make You An Insufferable Expert
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Businesses Fighting Back Against Cyber-Attacks
Never have cyber-attacks threatened businesses more than today. Headlines in the news have increased concerns of a growing trend and threat. In fact it’s such a worry, the UK Government have stepped up their attempts at eradicating the cyber threat to businesses. Government Increase Efforts GCHQ revealed a new programme that will see the Government’s… Continue reading Businesses Fighting Back Against Cyber-Attacks
Space Elevators: Leap To The Stars At The Push Of A Button
Whilst science professionals harbour yearnings for all manner of inventions to make it into the real world, from cold fusion to Helium 3 harvesters, domestic serving units or driverless cars, for myself I hope to live to see a space elevator become reality. A lift that takes you up into space? Pretty cool. A launching… Continue reading Space Elevators: Leap To The Stars At The Push Of A Button
See Your Name In Lights
There is definitely something about flashing lights that, no matter what, catches our eye and our mind as well, in terms of our imagination. No matter where we see the flashing of lights or signs, it just captivates us in a way that makes this whole industry thrive. Let’s look at the gaming industry first… Continue reading See Your Name In Lights
How to Protect Your Smartphone in a Police Search
Smartphones used much more often for storing passwords and accessing financial information than for making calls. A smartphone is a personal assistant that goes everywhere with you, so it’s difficult not to store sensitive information on them. One of the major concerns of using smartphones in this way is the inability to prevent access by… Continue reading How to Protect Your Smartphone in a Police Search
5 Free Online Tools To Help You Learn Computer Programming
Computer programming is a valuable skill. Computers are continually increasing their presence in society, and those who can create programs are finding new ways to shape the lives of people around the world. Learning to program, however, takes some practice and dedication. Fortunately, the Internet is filled with educational resources to help students learn how… Continue reading 5 Free Online Tools To Help You Learn Computer Programming
Flex 4 Training And The Future
Over the past several years Flex has gotten quite a name for itself. This is due to several reasons, most of them centered on the extensibility of the programming language and the way that Flex can interact with various other programs. Acting as a Flex consultant one can make a good amount of money. While… Continue reading Flex 4 Training And The Future
How to Shrink Video for iPhone
All iPhone owners prefer watching movies on their favorite devices. No wonder, the advantages are clear: perfect video playback combined with great comfort. However, a lot of video files have the extension and format being inappropriate for Apple devices. For instance, FLV, MKV, DVD etc. Consequently, a notorious question arises – what should be done… Continue reading How to Shrink Video for iPhone
3 Ways Your Smartphone Can Help With Home Improvement
The next time you have to tackle a home improvement project, you might find that your smartphone can be a trusty tool. No, you can’t hammer nails or twist screws, but you can use your smartphone to help you out with those projects. It takes a little savvy and maybe a few apps, but with… Continue reading 3 Ways Your Smartphone Can Help With Home Improvement
Kickstarter: The Unseen Benefits Oof Crowd Sourcing
Image: Jason Hargrove Kickstarter bills itself as the number one platform for creative funding. The reasons why Kickstarter have been successful is that with a model of traditional investment, the investor carries the risk. This is offset on how much of the company the creator is willing to give away in equity. As seen on… Continue reading Kickstarter: The Unseen Benefits Oof Crowd Sourcing