When cell phones first became popular many people thought they would never take the place of landline phones, but they have done; so that more people use cell phones than landlines now. And cell phones have developed over the past few years, so that many business people are choosing cell phones that are much more […]
Laptop computers are so common and well-used and loved these days, and we expect them to work hard for us. The only thing is, laptops are robust, but they are not unbreakable. A laptop is an investment, and it pays to take care of it. To help keep your laptop as a reliable tool, I have some simple […]
Have you noticed that there is a lot of confusion about computer Memory and Disk Storage? Here’s a simple explanation of Memory to dispel the confusion. What is Memory? Technically, memory can be anything used to store data, but it is most commonly referred to as quickly accessed forms of storage. Memory saves your computer […]
Have you ever wondered or been asked what exactly is the difference between hardware and software? Here’s a very quick definition that will help you know and to answer the question if you are asked. Hardware The hardware is the physical piece of machinery, such as the system box, mouse and keyboard, video and graphics […]
What is Networking? When you get together with your friends, you are networking. When you go to a party and meet new people, you are networking. When you use online media to communicate with others, you are networking. Computer networks work along the same lines. They relate to a group of computers which are linked […]
What is Virtualisation? Virtualisation is a common computer term which is not very well understood by most people. I’ll explain it to you in layman terms so that you can see how useful it is and whether or not you are already using it or want to use it. In a way, people were practising […]
How many times have you heard the term “the server is down” or “the server failed”? Many times most likely. In today’s technologically savvy world, we have all become familiar with the term “server” but few people outside the Information Technology world truly know what it means or can accurately describe it. Servers are everywhere […]
Have you ever wondered how computers really work? The basic idea is quite simple. A computer can count up to two. That’s right! One, two. Or, actually, zero, one. This can interpreted as yes/no or light on/light off. And messages moving at a speed we can’t imagine are being sent to make words, pictures, pages…. This […]
Tweet: A message sent via Twitter. Avatar: The small photograph of yourself on your Twitter homepage. Follow: When you choose to add someone to your list of people whose tweets you want to see. De-Follow: When you decide to stop following someone on twitter. On other social network sites it is called ‘defriend’. Hashtag. Tagging an individual […]
Twitter is a social networking tool. It’s a way to meet and interact with people all around the world in a simple, quick and easy way. And it is a powerful business tool. Twitter is a great for marketing and communications and it’s a brilliant way to increase brand awareness. You can use it to […]