Imagine being in the longest line in a store and the frustration you feel when all you want to do is pay and leave. When you transfer that to an eCommerce store, you’re talking about not just one frustrated, unhappy shopper, but hundreds, maybe thousands. Google states that increased page load times could mean as much as 20 percent less revenue, according marketing consulting firm MakeThemCl... »
By Simon Fitzpatrick Sales of tablets are predicted to exceed those of PCs for the first time this year, with trouble expected for manufacturers who’ve been slow to embrace the touchscreen revolution. Tablets are particularly good for gaming, with intuitive control and high quality graphics, so let’s have a look at the best machines out there – as well as a few of the most entert... »
A good friend of mine recently asked me for some help and advice with his new blog, he is very new to blogging, and was making a lot of mistakes that many new bloggers make. So, I stepped in and helped him out. During our discussions, I set up an RSS feed on his blog, and showed him how to use it. But the first question he asked was “What is RSS?”. It then occurred to me that this ext... »
The sheer number of apps released every week is staggering. From gaming to news readers, casino apps to educational software, there’s something for everyone if you can find your way through the virtual maze. Many are free, but be aware of the difference between truly free and “freemium”; the latter can involve paying for extra levels or an upgrade to a non-“lite†version. Sky... »
Whether your a Firefox, Chrome, or even an IE fan, they are all great in their own way (well, maybe not so much when it comes to IE). But which is the best browser overall? Well, today’s infographic (created by the guys over at CenturyLinkDeals) pitches some of the most popular web browsers against each other. Do you agree with the results? »
Google have today announced the release of their latest Nexus device – the Nexus 5. Sporting a larger screen, sleeker design, and an all round gorgeous package, the Nexus 5 is really one to watch. Specifications The device is produced in collaboration with LG, and sports both 16GB and 32GB versions in both black and white, and a stunning 4.9″ screen. Here’s a list of the full spe... »
Cryptolocker, a relatively new and rather disgusting virus is currently doing the rounds of the Internet. Known as “ransomware” Cryptolocker will encrypt all important data on an infected machine, then hold your machine to ransom for the decryption key. What Is Cryptolocker? Put simply, when your machine is infected with the Cryptolocker virus, it will automatically encrypt all documen... »
Canonical have today announce the release of the latest version of their open source operating system, Ubuntu 13.10 Saucy Salamander. I’ve heard very mixed reviews about 13.10, on the one hand, some people are saying that the performance if the best yet, but others are saying that they don’t like the Smart Scopes. Let’s take a look… Performance I’ve been testing Ubunt... »