One of the reasons that computing is such a fascinating field to be in is the speed at which things change; personal computers themselves have only become available within a lifetime, and in that time have shrunk massively in size and become globally and instantly connected. When we have already achieved things that were the…
Read moreSony Wars: The Good, the Bad and The Interview
One of the biggest technology stories to break this year has been the Sony versus North Korea debacle. And if the dictionary definition of debacle is correct – ‘a sudden and ignominious failure’ – then debacle seems to be the right word for it. It all started when Sony Pictures unveiled its latest opus –…
Read moreWindows 10: The Latest Buzz
Well, Windows 10 is certainly shaping up to be a far bigger and better beast than the controversial Windows 8 ever was. Its predecessor was predominantly built for tablets and touch-screens in mind – and left many desktop and laptop PC users infuriated with the unintuitive operating system. Windows 10 is looking to shake…
Read moreWhat happens in an Internet Second, Minute, Hour? [infographic]
We spend much of our lives on the internet, but it isn't just us, it's the entire world! So, what actually happens in a second on the internet? Well, we decided to embark upon a little bit of research to find out just that, but not just that, we also had a look at what…
Read moreFarewell to Clip Art
In a brusque announcement on the first of this month, Microsoft ended an era; “The Office.com Clip Art and image library has closed shop.” Yes, that’s right, the days of Clip Art are over. No more will we be able to brighten up dull presentations and documents with those cheery little bean men pictures or…
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