The Intel Compute Stick has been released which fits into the palm of your hand and promises to turn your TV into a fully working PC. Is it right for you? What Intel has aimed to create with the Compute Stick is an HDMI stick which allows you to run your TV (or...
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Is it the End of Adobe Flash?
Many people thought Adobe’s Flash would be playing online videos forever. However, it’s now been blocked in the Firefox browser, so is it coming to an end? Yes, Mozilla – the makers of the popular internet browser Firefox – have announced that as of the latest update...
Comcast Announces 2GBPS Fiber Internet for Homes
Comcast’s new 2gbps (gigabits per second) broadband service – Gigabit Pro – is here and they hope it can challenge Google Fiber. Can Comcast compete? Google Fiber currently offers a 1 GBPS broadband service and that’s currently seen as eye poppingly quick and without...
Microsoft Edge – IE Reskin or Powerful New Browser?
Browsing the web with Internet Explorer can be a risk, so it’s no surprise that it lags behind. Microsoft is hoping to catch up with its new browser Edge. Many years ago Internet Explorer was the go to choice for web browsing, but in the last 10 years more innovative...
Are Solid State Drives Worth It?
Solid state drives are non-mechanical storage devices which reduce load times and replace hard drives. Are solid state drives worth it for a small business? What is an SSD? Traditionally, the hard drive of a computer has always been a hard disk drive (HDD) made up of...
Increase Productivity with Better Peripherals
PC peripherals such as mice and keyboards are vital for any office, but firms rarely spend much on them. Spending a little more can increase productivity. If you take a look in the gaming section of any PC store you’re likely to find two things: Teenagers An array of...
Google Chrome Helps Block Flash Ads
Wouldn’t it be great if you could block Flash ads which drain your PC's resources? New features in Google Chrome disable flash ads automatically. The Problem with Flash Ads There is nothing more irritating than loading up a webpage and beginning to devour the content...
Practical Steps to Reduce Printer Usage in the Workplace
Do you want to reduce printer usage in the workplace? Read our tips on how to save on printing resources, which can help reduce expenses and waste. Many administrators in charge of purchasing, planning and implementing printers face the daunting task of justifying...
Windows 10 to Scrap Optional Updates
Windows 10 plans to push mandatory updates. Learn how it affects Windows 10 systems by understanding options available for different versions of the OS. Any networks that run Windows 10 will find their systems subject to mandatory updates. This means that most...
8 Misconceptions About the Cloud
With plenty of claims floating around about "the Cloud", it's no wonder many people find it somewhat confusing. Here are 8 misconceptions about the cloud. The Cloud; a buzzword that has been tossed around for many years into the vocabulary of businesses and...