The world’s first car insurance price comparison app has been launched in the UK by the country’s leading price comparison company MoneySupermarket. This comes in response to the rising premiums which have been afflicting motorists in recent years on the back of the credit crunch; with the ABI (Association of British Insurers) claiming that drivers… Continue reading Motorist could save up to 30% with New Car Insurance App
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SaaS, PaaS Or IaaS: Analyzing Cloud Computing Solutions
The increasing range of options within the cloud computing niche has created a sense of confusion, particularly for businesses trying to evaluate which of these technologies is best suited for their operational requirements. The following is an attempt to dissect each of the cloud computing solutions— SaaS, IaaS & PaaS, easing the decision-making process for… Continue reading SaaS, PaaS Or IaaS: Analyzing Cloud Computing Solutions
Learn How A CB Radio Works And Join The Fun
There was once a time when CB, or Citizens Band, radios were the most sophisticated means of personal communication, and while their popularity today has been superseded by mobile phones, CB radios still continue to be highly useful for many individuals. These devices are two-way radio devices through which individuals can communicate over radio frequency… Continue reading Learn How A CB Radio Works And Join The Fun
Software In Cell Phones Are Tracking All Your Moves
The latest Carrier IQ public relations fiasco seems to have vindicated free software advocate Richard Stallman at long last. If you haven’t been keeping up on your tech news lately, here’s a quick recap. Late in November, Connectictut-based programmer Trevor Eckhardt released a series of YouTube videos detailing Carrier IQ’s tracking software, which seemed to… Continue reading Software In Cell Phones Are Tracking All Your Moves
Can Blekko Beat Google?
Since the official launch of his initiative “blekko”, Rich Skrenta has tried to differentiate his search engine from other, major search engines by challenging them on issues like spam , privacy and transperncy. The most apparent difference between Blekko and other horizontal search engines is the use of “slashtags” — custom search engines that are… Continue reading Can Blekko Beat Google?
Kinect: Microsoft’s Secret Weapon
This Black Friday, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 remained at the top of the charts, totaling in almost one million sales in a 24-hour period, after 960,000 sold in the week leading up to it. While the Xbox has been the number one video game console in the nation for the past ten months, Microsoft’s big week… Continue reading Kinect: Microsoft’s Secret Weapon
How Technological Developments are Propelling Cloud Storage Growth
There is much discussion about the alarming speed that digital data is growing and the technologies available to provide for the storage of that data. But why are we suddenly experiencing such a marked increase in data growth? First, we should differentiate between the two types of data produced. Unstructured data includes files such as… Continue reading How Technological Developments are Propelling Cloud Storage Growth
Linux Dedicated Servers 101
Linux is not the dominate operating system for desktop computers, and even if you have used Linux in other devices, such as Android smartphones, you have likely never touched the inner workings of the OS. For Windows and Mac users, attempting to manage a Linux dedicated server for the first time can be somewhat overwhelming.… Continue reading Linux Dedicated Servers 101
5 Fun Free Apps For Windows Mobile
Smart phones are all the rage for the modern generation and while the iPhone seems to be the most hyped of them all, there are still a vast number of users who prefer the look and feel of the Windows Mobile platform. The number of apps available for this platform is certainly smaller than the… Continue reading 5 Fun Free Apps For Windows Mobile
Android vs. iPhone: Does Either Really Take The Cake?
Choosing the right smartphone for your needs can become a daunting task when considering which operating system to use. Both Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS offer a variety of excellent features, which is why it pays to look at smartphone reviews to make an informed decision. Here are some of the issues that reviewers address… Continue reading Android vs. iPhone: Does Either Really Take The Cake?