Some people seem to naturally “get” it – how their computer works, where the potential problems are and how to diagnose incomprehensible error messages and bizarre symptoms. Then there are the rest of us, where the “blue screen of death” sends waves of panic through our spines and there doesn’t seem to be any logical… Continue reading Understanding Your Computer
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10 Steps Towards Effective Time Management
Always running behind on projects? Letting people down by not working to schedule? Well read these ten tips for time management and set yourself on the way to beating deadlines and being more productive! Have Clear Goals Have a plan for what you want to achieve by the end of the hour, the day, the… Continue reading 10 Steps Towards Effective Time Management
Reasons Why You Don’t Get Promoted, You Are The Problem
You have been working for the same company for about 3 years. And yet, you are still at that same position. You want to take your corporate life to the next level. However, your superiors don’t seem to care. Perhaps, they are not the problem. Have you considered checking yourself? You might have some problems… Continue reading Reasons Why You Don’t Get Promoted, You Are The Problem
Pirate Radio And The Boat That Rocked: A Relevant Story To Share
If you’re a fan of British comedy, music and history, the Boat That Rocked also known as Pirate Radio in the United States, is an absolutely must see. Not only does it provide over an hour of great entertainment but also touches on a very relevant section of Britain’s not so far away history, censorship… Continue reading Pirate Radio And The Boat That Rocked: A Relevant Story To Share
A History Of TV Advertising
Image by Medhi The first television advert ever to be screened happened on July 1st 1941 in the USA and was a 20-second advert for Bulova watches, broadcast on New York’s WNBT channel just before a major baseball game. Bulova paid $9 for the advert which accounting for inflation is roughly the equivalent of paying… Continue reading A History Of TV Advertising
How To Take A Flattering Facebook Profile Picture
Have you ever seen one of those tee-shirts bearing the slogan “You looked better on Facebook (*)”? There is a very good reason that these humorous shirts exist – an increasing number of people are choosing to use their digital cameras to take photographs of themselves (to be used as their main profile picture) which… Continue reading How To Take A Flattering Facebook Profile Picture
The Truth About Social Media In The Workplace – Is It Ever A Good Idea?
There is no denying that social media is a great tool for communication. We are now able to keep in touch with relatives all over the world, and catch up with long lost friends. Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are great tools for self expression, but is social media bad for your job? In 201 there… Continue reading The Truth About Social Media In The Workplace – Is It Ever A Good Idea?
Solar Panels – How They Work
The generation of electricity from solar panels is the result of entirely natural processes. Silicon The base material used in most traditional solar panels is Silicon, a naturally occurring metal which is abundant within the earth’s crust, and able to carry an electrical charge. Sunlight takes the form of particles called photons. Each crystal of… Continue reading Solar Panels – How They Work
Nanoparticles And New Textile Technologies
Nanoparticles and New Technologies Nanofinishing is an area of textile technology which has developed significantly in the last few years. Your flame retardant curtains, or kids UV blocking wetsuit is sure to have been made possible by nanotechnology. ‘Nano’ comes from the Greek word nanos which means dwarf. Nano particles are therefore tiny particles which… Continue reading Nanoparticles And New Textile Technologies
Could A Particle Accelerator Really Spell The End Of The World?
Humankind has historically had a keen, and some would say unhealthy, interest in all things apocalyptic. The end of the world has been predicted many times, and yet here we all still are: large as life and twice as ugly. Despite the recent global hysteria surrounding the Large Hadron Collider – with many believing that… Continue reading Could A Particle Accelerator Really Spell The End Of The World?