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Cool New Graphic Design Techniques

Kushal Tomar — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:49:47 +0000

Graphic design has come a long way in recent years. What are the biggest changes and cool new techniques? In fact, with modern society becoming extremely visual, you could say that graphic design has become an integral part of our social fabric, something that has changed our view of the world. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-16

Paul — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Helping Your Employees Better Interact With Your Brand: Having employees excited about the business that they work… http://t.co/DFQj6x5C # Life-size 3-D hologram-like telepods may revolutionize videoconferencing in the future http://t.co/2PKnonYj # Simulating reality: Less memory required on quantum computer than … Continue reading →

Helping Your Employees Better Interact With Your Brand

Sachin — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:15:57 +0000

Having employees excited about the business that they work with is important, but how can you engage staff who can then engage customers better? Continue reading →

Prevent Your Brand From Getting Negative Rank

Sachin — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:25:45 +0000

Manufacturing and providing one of the best products and services respectively is not enough. With the revolution in internet market, it is also important to maintain your brand name and value. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-09

Paul — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

#quote Arthur C. Clarke on Technology: “The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them… http://t.co/DG5OFo8u # How Will Windows 8 Affect Web Browsing?: The internet has changed a lot since its inception and … Continue reading →

How Will Windows 8 Affect Web Browsing?

Kushal Tomar — Wed, 09 May 2012 01:51:19 +0000

The internet has changed a lot since its inception and continues to develop. What will Windows 8 bring to the show? Continue reading →

TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles For 2012-05-04

Paul — Fri, 04 May 2012 18:05:15 +0000

Free apps drain smartphone energy on 'advertising modules'. Researchers have shown that popular free smartphone apps spend up to 75 percent of their energy tracking the user's geographical location, sending information about the user to advertisers and downloading ads. Continue reading →

When Will Holographic Phones Be Released?

Kushal Tomar — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:12:39 +0000

Imagine being able to walk next to and talk with the person who just called you on your mobile phone without them actually being there. Sound like science fiction? If technology companies are to be believed the next possible steps in our phone technology are three-dimensional! Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-02

Paul — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Airplanes: Boeing Engineers Just Came Up With a New Supersonic Airliner – @Gizmodo http://t.co/0R8ypY3e # The Different Services Provided by Mindjet: The article informs about various advancements in the field of work… http://t.co/ijAhaXBo # World's 1st Skyscraper with Built-In Wind … Continue reading →

The Different Services Provided by Mindjet

Sachin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:35:43 +0000

The article informs about various advancements in the field of work management solutions. It also tells about the various ways in which Mindjet supports in the areas of selling and marketing. Continue reading →

How will Windows 8 Utilise Cloud Computing?

Sachin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:56:56 +0000

Cloud computing is still not completely understood and it looks like Windows 8 will be the first to take it truly into the mainstream. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-25

Paul — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Architecture: World's narrowest house will be less than 60 inches wide – @io9 http://t.co/8gUx0NNc # Should I Check E-Mail? | MakeUseOf Geeky Fun http://t.co/LZsBmoch # MIT Completes the http://t.co/fOz1jNPC via @BostInno # Nature Editorial: If you want reproducible science, the … Continue reading →

Accessing Your Old Mainframe Programs

Kushal Tomar — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:56:52 +0000

Mainframe computers offer specialised functions and are therefore favoured by a variety of organisations. It is similarly important for some businesses to be able to access their old mainframe programs, even if they now use new or different programs. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-18

Paul — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Escape Outdated and Expensive Terminal Emulation Entrapments: IBM’s 3270 machines are still running strong today,… http://t.co/5HBFDu71 # TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles For 2012-04-13: Facebook snapped up the hugely popular photo-sharing app… http://t.co/0XilQM4a # This week I recommend to … Continue reading →

Escape Outdated and Expensive Terminal Emulation Entrapments

Sachin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:14:56 +0000

IBM’s 3270 machines are still running strong today, and that is only because they finally gave into the Telnet protocol developed to circumnavigate their proprietary-based and restrictive systems network architecture. Continue reading →

TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles For 2012-04-13

Paul — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 03:51:05 +0000

Facebook snapped up the hugely popular photo-sharing app Instagram Monday, for roughly $1 billion in a combination of cash and stock. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the acquisition in a post on his Facebook Timeline Monday. Continue reading →

What is a Suitable Image File for Printing Services?

Sachin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:18:53 +0000

There are several image files available for the storage of digital images. Each file is designed for specific purposes and each has advantages and disadvantages. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-11

Paul — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Facebook Buys Instagram for $1 Billion [BREAKING] http://t.co/n05oW9Eg via @mashable # Swarming and transporting – Robots with swarm intelligence: http://t.co/cpucw8Sq via @sciencedaily # Five Modern Day Overreactions: The availability and speed at which we can get almost anything in the … Continue reading →

Five Modern Day Overreactions

Kushal Tomar — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:00:22 +0000

The availability and speed at which we can get almost anything in the modern world is amazing, but it comes with dramatic overreactions to small failures every day. This article will consider five of the most common modern day overreactions and will provide some simple solutions to prevent their doom. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-04

Paul — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

New Technological Advances in Business Communication: In the old times business people were required to have two… http://t.co/heGBncd0 # Why Your Business Phones Need an Upgrade: The big issue for business is staying on top of its communications… http://t.co/VBgLAcNC # … Continue reading →

New Technological Advances in Business Communication

Kushal Tomar — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:52:23 +0000

In the old times business people were required to have two phone connections in their office if they wanted to make use of both a fax machine and a telephone. However in the present times a lot of faxing is carried out through the internet with the help of web-based fax solutions. Continue reading →

Why Your Business Phones Need an Upgrade

Kushal Tomar — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 03:09:34 +0000

The big issue for business is staying on top of its communications requirements. New technology is driving old phone systems beyond their design capabilities. Continue reading →

Technology That Can Help You Grow Your Business

Sachin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 17:04:27 +0000

In this busy world of high completion web conferencing is almost a technical necessity for every business. It is important to increase productivity and reduce excess travel associated expenses which can be done by using a reliable web conferencing system. Continue reading →

TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles For 2012-03-30

Paul — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:25:39 +0000

Cheaper, quieter and fuel-efficient biplanes could put supersonic travel on the horizon. For 27 years, the Concorde provided its passengers with a rare luxury: time saved. For a pricey fare, the sleek supersonic jet ferried its ticketholders from New York to Paris in a mere three-and-a-half hours. Continue reading →

Fixing Slow Work Stations

Sachin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:02:28 +0000

Optimising a slow-performing work station may often just require some simple cleaning in order to get the machine running at its full capacity. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-28

Paul — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Nanotube technology leading to new era of fast, lower-cost medical diagnostics http://t.co/Rs8PcYFJ via @sciencedaily # 3-D Printer with Nano-Precision http://t.co/VKVtY5yk via @sciencedaily # Scare Ware – The Nasty Side of Technology: Scareware has hit plague proportions online and while something … Continue reading →

Scare Ware – The Nasty Side of Technology

Sachin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:35:47 +0000

Scareware has hit plague proportions online and while something could look like download it may not be. It’s capable of delivering multiple Trojans. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-21

Paul — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:30:00 +0000

E. Coli Bacteria Could Become Our Next Computer Hard Drives : TreeHugger http://t.co/BQUENjoN via @TreeHugger # Communication technologies including smartphones and laptops could now be 1,000 times faster: http://t.co/mCZNU5Lh via @sciencedaily # The multifaceted benefits of owing a direct TV … Continue reading →

The multifaceted benefits of owning a direct TV connection

Sachin — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:27:30 +0000

The Direct TV channel process is not only extensive in providing a number of channels, but also excellent in making diverse and variety of programs available for viewership. Viewers are sure to have many options, no matter what their preferences may be. The lineup process of direct TV ensures that there will be something to suit the needs of all viewers belonging to all categories. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-14

Paul — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Sustainable transportation beyond electric vehicles: http://t.co/9rSCFZjr via @ecofriend_com # Top Marketing Trends for 2012: Digital marketing is forever evolving so budgets need to be loose to fit shifts. This… http://t.co/5w9Zf5lx # Utilising the Walls of Your Office for Storage: Wall … Continue reading →

Top Marketing Trends for 2012

Sachin — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:33:49 +0000

Digital marketing is forever evolving so budgets need to be loose to fit shifts. This article considers 7 possible online trends for 2012. Continue reading →

Utilising the Walls of Your Office for Storage

Sachin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:55:47 +0000

Wall space is a great way to store documents and other materials, especially if you are short on space. Continue reading →

TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles For 2012-03-09

Paul — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:51:19 +0000

Researchers at North Carolina State University have discovered the means by which a polymer known as PVDF enables capacitors to store and release large amounts of energy quickly. Their findings could lead to much more powerful and efficient electric cars. Continue reading →

Removing malicious processes from the computer system

Sachin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:34:57 +0000

The article discusses various techniques that can be used to remove malicious processes from the computer system. It also briefs on the various reasons for their presence. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-03-07

Paul — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:30:00 +0000

10 Bright Ideas to Get You Through February http://t.co/3FTIBUjZ via @SmithsonianMag # 12 Steps to Online Budget Allocation: Here we consider the 12 key areas that are of greatest importance in the… http://t.co/fg1w1e7G # How to Optimize Firefox for Better … Continue reading →

12 Steps to Online Budget Allocation

Sachin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 01:52:17 +0000

Here we consider the 12 key areas that are of greatest importance in the process of online budget allocation. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-02-29

Paul — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Making Sense of Modern Phone Systems: The biggest and almost certainly most expensive myth of business technology is… http://t.co/Kd1A8mE0 # Lifehacker Top 10: Top 10 Ways to Make the Best of an Old, Crappy Computer – @Lifehacker http://t.co/1JM9uQ3w # Single-atom … Continue reading →

Making Sense of Modern Phone Systems

Sachin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 04:05:04 +0000

The biggest and almost certainly most expensive myth of business technology is that it has to be complex. That's actually the exact opposite of the facts. Continue reading →

TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles For 2012-02-24

Paul — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 04:46:19 +0000

An African administrative chief uses Twitter to help solve problems and maintain order in his Kenyan village, showing another example of how social media has evolved beyond wired metropolises to reach even the most previously unconnected corners of the globe. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-02-22

Paul — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Tesla Finally Unveils Model X Electric Crossover (0-to-60 in Less Than 5 Seconds, Seats 7 Adults, AWD) http://t.co/Df1CSzrZ via @TreeHugger # Virtual reality supports planning by architects: http://t.co/oTJS5YAX via @sciencedaily # Pocket microscope with accessory for ordinary smart phone: http://t.co/7xlwR5sM … Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-02-15

Paul — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Cool Story – The Greenest Buildings in The World http://t.co/NLY4cTf9 # 'Social Glasses' May Reveal a Person's True Colors http://t.co/oYeZOIil via @News_Innovation # Five most bizarre concepts promoting sustainable transportation: http://t.co/dTxi1aeN via @ecofriend_com # TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles … Continue reading →

TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles For 2012-02-10

Paul — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:49:18 +0000

Did you know that Milan is one of the most polluted cities in Italy? Apparently urban sprawl and increased emissions are major causes for slumping air quality in the international fashion capital. So Italian architect Stefano Boeri has formulated an unusual plan to give the city back what it’s lacking: namely, some greenery. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-02-08

Paul — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

StumbleUpon Responds To Concerns About Links & Iframing http://t.co/5WNQndvh via @sengineland # Is It Ethical to Own an iPhone?: Scientific American http://t.co/psZV5iFO via @sciam # 40 Advanced and Alternative Search Engines http://t.co/X8TlhE7K via @KISSmetrics # TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly … Continue reading →

TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles For 2012-02-03

Paul — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:51:04 +0000

The U.S. military lost contact with an unmanned hypersonic glider shortly after it launched on a test flight today as part of a global strike weapons program to develop vehicles capable of flying at Mach 20 and reach any target in the world in an hour. Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-02-01

Paul — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

What IT Insiders Expect This Year: Five hundred IT professionals were surveyed about what they expect for the future… http://t.co/fpJ7sQRg # New ideas sharpen focus for greener aircraft: http://t.co/YUW6efY1 via @sciencedaily # RT @SteelyEyeLtd Android are pushing Apple over the … Continue reading →

What IT Insiders Expect This Year

Paul — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:08:47 +0000

Five hundred IT professionals were surveyed about what they expect for the future of their industry. They were asked questions such as why they like their jobs, what they’re trying to accomplish in their IT roles, and how they feel … Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-25

Paul — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Scientists design solar cells that exceed the conventional light-trapping limit http://t.co/GgMZUEZx via @physorg_com # RT @iPhoneVen Merging the old with the new: Elegant base for the iPhone. http://t.co/Lw4mSR3I # Military launches fastest plane ever, then loses it… http://t.co/kpG6PY6g via @mothernaturenet … Continue reading →

TechBlog Follow Friday & Weekly Stumbles For 2012-01-20

Paul — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:32:54 +0000

Just hours after Senator Harry Reid announced he was delaying a vote on the PROTECT IP Act, Rep. Lamar Smith, the sponsor of the Stop Online Piracy Act, followed suit and announced he would be delaying consideration of the companion legislation. Continue reading →

10 Ways to Resuscitate Your Dead Facebook Page

Alia Haley — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:50:47 +0000

Putting up with sluggish or absolute zilch development on the Facebook page? Or simply searching for reliable ways that could help sustain the expansion and growth of the page like it did earlier? If yes, then here’s some help! For … Continue reading →