Month: May 2011

How to Create an Awesome Contact Form with On-the-Fly jQuery Validation

NB: You’ll need PHP4 or higher enabled to use this contact form. You can upgrade your version of php through your .htaccess file. This is a very lightweight and easily customisable contact form, which uses jQuery to validate the required form fields in real time. No need for clunky contact processes, which navigate the user… Continue reading How to Create an Awesome Contact Form with On-the-Fly jQuery Validation

Tech Us Back! Computer Operating Systems We Could Not Have Been Without

You couldn’t do anything without an OS or Operating system these days. An OS runs things on your computer, cell phone, web servers, and even on your video console. The first Operating Systems ran on the old giant mainframes and eventually transitioned over to micro-computers and other devices that we use today. Here’s a look… Continue reading Tech Us Back! Computer Operating Systems We Could Not Have Been Without

Music on the Go: Last.FM VS Spotify

It is quite likely that you have already discovered the joy that is free music streaming via the services of Last.FM and/or Spotify on your home PC or laptop. Now that the mobile arms for both of these services are dependent on you handing over your hard earned cash (Last.FM switched to a micro payments… Continue reading Music on the Go: Last.FM VS Spotify

The Benefits of Unified Communications – the Way forward for Business Telephone Systems

The development of unified communications has revolutionised business telephone systems. With technology developing at such a fast pace, many businesses are confused on how they can utilise the new technology that has become available. With the development of MPLS and VoIP, technology advancements can seem like a foreign language. This article will introduce five benefits… Continue reading The Benefits of Unified Communications – the Way forward for Business Telephone Systems

Is Your Industry Using Social Media?

It seems as if everyone and their business is on the social media bandwagon. There are many good reasons for using social media in order to communicate with customers and meet potential customers. Indeed, social media can be an effective marketing tool if used correctly. However, using social media in certain industries or in certain… Continue reading Is Your Industry Using Social Media?

HP Compaq Presario CQ60-615DX Review

The Compaq Presario CQ60-615DX is a mainstream laptop that comes with a nice design and good ergonomics. It offers you a pretty solid performance for normal computer chores and can even prove useful in some multitasking. You will definately love its keyboard and generous display that are a welcome change from other low -cost netbooks… Continue reading HP Compaq Presario CQ60-615DX Review

Sony VAIO VPCEA22FX Review

The VPCEA22FX is a member of the Sony VAIO EA series that it touts as general -purpose, medium size and affordable laptops that also come with a full choice of individual customization. They come in posh color finishes like blue, purple, green and pink. You can also own one in a glossy black two -tone… Continue reading Sony VAIO VPCEA22FX Review

The Dell Vostro 3300 Review

The Dell 3300 is a small laptop that appeals to the business -class. It comes in  a svelte form and skinny demeanor that is a legacy of the pioneering Dell Adamo computer, though it is not as skinny. It offers a top notch mixture of hardware and assortments that will appeal to its niche market.… Continue reading The Dell Vostro 3300 Review

The Best Browser for the Taboholic

I’m going to preface this post with the fact that I absolutely love tabs. I love tabs to such a degree that it’s probably detrimental to my health. I almost always middle-click my links unless I know that the link will open in a separate tab anyway. I’ve used several tab management plug-ins and addons… Continue reading The Best Browser for the Taboholic