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Many web site owners who are looking for the perfect host are understandably drawn to those companies offering resources, space and other aspects of their product on an ‘unlimited’ basis. But all is not as it appears. Most often, ‘unlimited’ can mean anything but. In the Beginning When web hosts first came onto the scene,
So you just signed up for Twitter (it’s free) and now you don’t know what to do? You’re not alone as many people find themselves in this same predicament. Not everyone has their content strategy all planned out before signing up for that account. Maybe you’re just curious what it’s all about. Or maybe a
To play on demand channels on your Pi via XBMC the easiest way is to download the packages to the Pi and then install them from there. The on demand/catchup services I will show you how to install are: 4OD (Channel 4) BBC iPlayer ITV Player Irish channels AerTV, RTE and TV3 This will give
It is a well known fact that inkjet printer cartridges are not cheap. With the necessity of the printer have grown from mere household requirements to big wig business, all demanding printers that give you results and more so good cartridges that don’t run out of ink in a jiffy. Toner cartridges could very well
In a market saturated with technology designed to improve one’s television viewing experience, locating a single device that delivers both an incredible picture and amazing audio quality may seem nigh impossible. But if such a piece of technology did exist—and moreover at an affordable price—who wouldn’t jump at the opportunity to try it out? Cue
Computer printers are incredibly useful devices that seem to be able to take a lot of punishment and a heavy workload without many issues. But occasionally they decide that enough is enough and keel over. This is often the result of poor maintenance and lack of attention to detail on the part of the computer
As a pseudo techie-nerd, I frequently get asked advice about all things computer so when a friend asked for advice about a dongle, I had to admit that I didn’t know. My knowledge is more on the software side of things, as my hardware setup works for me and I haven’t felt the need to
Keeping safe online is an absolute must in this day and age, yet it still surprises me how many people don’t take IT security at home seriously. You may not think there is anything that is at risk, but a few simple steps can give you the extra layer of security to keep you and
If you’re looking to make a bit of extra cash, there’s no better way of boosting your bank balance than by putting things on eBay. I’ll admit, I used to be a bit skeptical of the idea and the thought of spending hours photographing all my old clothes and uploading them to eBay used to really put
For those individuals who follow the front-line of technological innovation, it’s no surprise that home automation is becoming increasingly more popular. So-called “Smart homes” are not only fashionable; they also offer tons of functionality that cannot be equalled by homes that are not automated. As technology progresses, trends typically come and go, but most people
When looking for a suitable antivirus and firewall package to use at home, there is no need at all to pay for one when there are products such as Comodo Internet Security 2013 available to download for free. Comodo offers all the necessary protection for the average home and with an install size of only
Playing classic Super Nintendo Entertainment System or SNES games on the Nintendo Wii is something that can be carried out to provide hours of fun and bring back memories from yesteryear. There are a couple of ways that you can do this, one which is a simple way and one which is a more geeky
Having as many devices as we do these days, it is sometimes necessary for the file format to be changed in order for us to watch movies and videos across them them all. Life is expensive enough at the moment, without having to invest in expensive video converting software, so the following guide will take
Although buying a printer for your office is much the same as buying a home printer, there are a few important things to consider before making your purchase. After assessing the office’s printing needs and considering five important points, the buying will be able to select the right office printer. Operating Systems If everyone in
A long, long time ago, Macintosh was coming up with its first Apple operating systems and only barely thinking about breaking into the computer world. Then Bill Gates got his hands on some pertinent information, made some tweaks and came up with his version of Windows which was and is still popular, evolving with the
Some people replace their laptop when the screen goes, but you needn’t do this. Here’s how you can find and fit a replacement screen for any laptop computer. No matter what the brand or how well made it is, the most fragile part of any laptop computer is the screen. Dropping the device onto a
Customers exercise a lot of trust when they purchase a product or service from your company. They should know that when they give you their personal information it will be kept safe. A close look at the statistics however reveals that network security breaches are incredibly common, and that the situation is only getting worse.
I wanted to get a thermometer working for my fish tank and thought it would be good to get one linked to the Raspberry Pi. My plan is to have this alert me via email if the temperature goes above or below certain thresholds. So far so good but still some work to go. Setting
i found a really useful free tool to burn ISO files to USB drives. Therefore allowing you to install a windows XP ISO image on a USB stick and booting it from there.: http://rufus.akeo.ie/ offers a useful tool especially when: you need to create USB installation media from bootable ISOs (Windows, Linux, etc.) you need to
The Xbox Media Center – XBMC – has the ability to have a remote control function via your smartphone. This product is available on the Android Marketplace for Android devices, or from the Apple iTunes App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod. Basically it connects to your wifi home network and connects via a port