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June 22, 2016

Why I Love the Game Colour Switch

Since the rise of the Smartphone you are now able to essential control your life from your pocket, you can manage your bank account, search for things on the internet, find directions, take photos, create projects or video call your international friends and you can do it all on the move. More importantly however is that your smartphone or tablet has become a gaming device that allows you to play games whenever you want, wherever you are. The range of games available is enormous and the best games that have been created for these devices are the ones that you…

May 28, 2016

Cracked Phone Screen? Here’s What You Need to Know

Photo by CC user zooboing on Flickr Smartphones have become so popular over the past decade that it can seem impossible to go without one. You can use a smartphone for many things, from basic communication purposes to helping your business run smoothly when you are out of the office. Dropping a phone and cracking a screen is an unfortunate event that many people have experienced. Other than ruining your day, a cracked phone screen can be a hassle to deal with and may cause your phone to no longer work correctly. An Ounce of Prevention…. Learn how to protect your…

March 31, 2016

Automated machines: Advantages and disadvantages

Technology has changed the face of manufacturing in the last 30 years. Back in the old days, all manufacturing work was done using human labor. These days though, automation using technology and computers is a competitive advantage, allowing for companies to mass produce products at a high quality standard and at speed. This means that automation is essential for most companies that wish to stay competitive in the industry. However, while automation offers many advantages in the industry, there are some negative aspects about it too. Advantages of automation Reduced production time: an automated machine speeds up production because the…

February 16, 2016

The Rise of Robotics in Warehouse Fulfillment

Robots might traditionally have been the stuff of science fiction movies, but these days they’re rapidly becoming a permanent fixture in the way manufacturers handle the fulfillment side of their business. “Dumb” robots have been used to fulfill repetitive tasks like product assembly for decades, but the rise of artificial intelligence have led to the creation of so-called “smart” robots that can perform a much more expansive number of tasks. As such, smart robots can work both autonomously and work alongside humans. Early Adopters of Smart Robots Amazon.com Inc. can be considered as the pioneer in using smart robots, having…

January 29, 2016

The Business of Avoiding Identity Theft

Business owners have enough to fret about on a daily basis, so needing to deal with hackers is something they would rather avoid. With that being said, you are seeing more and more in the news about identity theft thieves aka cyber-criminals getting away with breaking into business websites. When such activities occur, business owners can be left with financial issues and of course public relations nightmares. While there are different tricks of the trade to lower the odds your business site will fall victim to identity theft thieves, some of these tricks ultimately boil down to just plain old…

January 19, 2016

The Best Travel Apps for 2016

We are more and more reliant on our phones and tablets for ever aspect of our life so what makes traveling any different? Take a look at some of the most popular and best travel apps for 2016 and make sure you are ready to have the best possible time on your next trip. Google The search giant has long since ventured into a variety of industries and travel is no different. Google Flights allows you to “farecast” with the best of them. You can pick flexible dates and even flexible locations to ensure you get the lowest fares possible. Once you get…

January 11, 2016

Optimising your website for mobile use

One of the biggest tech stories last year was ‘mobilegeddon’. This saw many companies finding that their websites had been penalised in Google’s search engine rankings through not catering adequately for mobile users. As mobile users now perform an increasingly large percentage of online tasks, it’s incredibly important that your website can be easily used on a variety of mobile devices. So whether you’re running a simple lifestyle blog, or even a online gaming resource, here are some tips to help you survive mobilegeddon. Mobile versions If you’ve already got an established website and you want to create a quick…

August 19, 2015

No wifi in America? Rise above it with a 4G smartphone

Gone are the days when people searched the city for a free Wi-Fi hotspot to check their email, monitor sports scores, and update their social network pages. Today most Americans simply take the Internet with them wherever they go. There are currently 326.4 million wireless subscriptions in the United States. To put that in perspective, that’s more subscriptions than the number of people living in this country. That’s a staggering statistic, but it also points to the importance of wireless networks to our tech-savvy society. Today there’s no need to seek out a Wi-Fi hotspot because most smartphones are much…

August 18, 2015

Why Making Your Home Smart Is A Smart Move

Manually turning on thermostats and lights is both exhausting and inconvenient. One for instance can stab toes on misplaced objects while searching for the light switch. When one automates the house, everything can be operated with the click of a button. This means that one can switch on the lights from their tablet and turn on the thermostat so as to warm the house before they get home. It also means that one can set intervals when the light comes on and off to give the home a lived-in look when away on holiday. According to progressiveautomations.com, home automation also…

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