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What Are The Common Things That People Buy Online

Peter Lee — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:09:33 +0000

Perhaps as important in some ways as the current generation’s advancements in the areas of medicine and technology, is the ability to access a wealth of information with just a few clicks of the keyboard. The Internet is a truly amazing place to find information on just about anything, as well as to perform other [...]

5 Good Reasons You Should Be Using Social Media to Find Jobs

Peter Lee — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:19:32 +0000

Let’s face it, if you are not using social media to find jobs today, then you are missing out on many job opportunities that are out there. The days of sending out a paper resumé are long gone, and even sending your resumé by email is slowly fading away as companies and recruiters keep searching [...]

What The Future Holds for Solid State Drives

Peter Lee — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:25:08 +0000

Solid State Drives, or SSDs, differ from traditional computer hard drives and will retain memory even after the computer is shut down. Unlike volatile memory that you find with RAM, Solid State Drives are made of flash memory which remember and store the data you have entered. So, what the future holds for SSDs? Let’s [...]

Why Does My Computer Shut Off By Itself Unexpectedly? : Common Causes and Fixes

Peter Lee — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:51:13 +0000

If you have ever asked yourself the question “Why does my computer shut down without warning?“, you know how frustrating this can be. This is not referring to a computer shutting itself off and then restarting, but just spontaneously shutting down without coming back on. This scenario can be caused by several different reasons, including [...]

Bigger, Better, Badder Hard Drives

Peter Lee — Fri, 31 May 2013 14:38:11 +0000

Not too long ago, it seemed as though less was more as cell phones got smaller and people tried to unclutter their lives. Now, despite our best efforts, clutter is back, phones are big and powerful, and more is definitely more. Hard drives are perhaps the most obvious example of the bigger is better trend. [...]

6 Steps to Prevent Identity Theft

Peter Lee — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:08:33 +0000

Even if you’ve never had your credit card number stolen, you’ve probably heard the horror stories outlining massive devastation that can happen to families when someone falls victim to identity theft. Identity theft protection is increasingly important as hackers develop ever-more sophisticated methods for stealing personal information online. With so many avenues for thieves to [...]

Is an iPad a Good Gift for a Pre-Teen Child?

Peter Lee — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:26:38 +0000

The iPad is a really useful, and more significantly fun device, so it is no wonder that so many kids are pestering parents for one of these touch screen Apple tablets rather than more conventional toys. Of course, because the iPad is expensive and also connects to the web, some parents are unsure as to [...]

The History of Cloud Computing in 700 Words

Peter Lee — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:56 +0000

Cloud computing has been hailed as the next step in Internet service provision. Better yet, it is an enhancement of service provision full stop. The mass proliferation of Internet-connected devices, including those in the mobile space, has led to a boom in companies offering an easy way to access their particular service via client devices. [...]

Understanding The Differences In Computer Cables

Peter Lee — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:10:18 +0000

When it comes to understanding the differences between all of the different types of computer cables out there, things can get a bit confusing. Unless you are used to working with computers, chances are the average computer user wouldn’t know the difference between an IDE or an SATA, thanks to all of the confusing acronyms [...]

The Impact of Wi-Fi Technology in Different Sectors

Steven Scheck — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:11:18 +0000

In today’s world, where so much effort and time is getting invested in technological progress, no one would probably think about ‘WHY’ to opt for Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi is the popular trademark name of wireless technology which enables wireless access to deliver video streams, voice and data without the requirement of any cable. The system carries [...]