Mission to Mars website hacked
The recent Mars Lander programme has been hailed a success, as no doubt it was the landing craft is on the red planet and searching for signs of life, which is what the mission is all about. This is undoubtedly a great success for the people behind the Phoenix Mars Lander Mission.
But while everyone [...]
May 28, 2008Extras added to Google Maps
Ever since Google introduced the maps these are appearing on many websites, whether these are being used to show customers directions or to simply advertise certain areas like a tourist attraction. These maps come in very handy and are useful tools for webmasters.
However there are some features to be used on Google Maps and [...]
May 27, 2008Users prefer interactive sites
In research made by S. Shyam Sundar, professor of film, video and media studies at Penn State, and Jamie Guillory, formerly an undergraduate student at Penn State has found that people looking at corporate website’s, tend to prefer an interactive site, rather than one that is static.
This is particularly true when it come’s job [...]
May 22, 2008Features of Firefox 3
The latest version of Firefox conveniently called “3” has a lot of features and even some fixes, but there are some of these features that could actually make a difference to how you are surfing the net.
So what would be the best of all of these features on Firefox 3?
Souped-up Add-ons manager
More intuitive [...]
Is Firefox 3 the fastest?
Well if we take notice of all the information coming out on the recent release of the finished product. It has been noted that there have been some significant improvements on previous browsers and to that end is said be really fast.
But don’t take our word for it; here is what TechWeb have to [...]
May 16, 2008Some great webmaster tools
Being a great webmaster means many things to many different people, but for the webmaster it usually means a lot of painstakingly hour of work, paying attention to the slightest of details and generally making sure that things are kept running smoothly.
But sometimes even the best need a little help, or sometimes a lot [...]
May 14, 2008Free webmaster tools
It is well known that being a webmaster means that you are most of the time working and to tight budgets, this is ok, but could there be any way of making life easier?
Well of course there is, there is always going to be a short cut here and there, but having said that [...]
April 29, 2008Be a successful webmaster
For what should be a dream job, being a webmaster also carries many responsibilities especially if you join a progressive company who are looking to you to improve traffic and convert visitors into buyers.
So now what started out as some ones dream position has suddenly become one of the most stressful jobs on [...]
April 28, 2008Tomorrow is webmaster day
Now this is great thing that is especially designed for webmasters, it’s a new day for us all to celebrate. For tomorrow (29th April) is designated “Webmasters Day” which is not necessarily going to become a public holiday, but you may wish to buy your favourite webmaster a gift.
There are plenty of things that [...]
April 21, 2008Information gathering for Microsoft
For anyone who has ever wondered how Microsoft gets all of their information about us, the answer is so simple, especially if you happen to be using Windows Vista. We know that by when we buy a new piece of software it normally comes with a huge terms and conditions sheet, which we digitally sign [...]
April 11, 2008Windows Seven for 2010
Could this be it for Vista? Microsoft has announced that once again they have extended the sales of XP until June 2010, which comes as a real surprise considering that this year was supposed to have been the last that we were going to see of XP on the shelves.
So what does this mean? [...]
March 20, 2008Is Google slipping?
Could the unthinkable really be happening? Well if you listen to some people then you would be forgiven if you believed them, after all most people always love the underdog to come up trumps, rather the big guy.
This has come about because of the data that has been from comScore, this gives and accurate [...]
March 18, 2008Google revises webmaster guidelines
The search engine giant Google are forever trying to improve their service for both users who want to find the best quality search results in the shortest possible time and the owners of websites who are looking to get their website as high up the search engine result as possible.
But in order to keep [...]
March 5, 2008Techtalk to nontech clients
Sometimes there can be a world of difference between a web designer and their clients, but when someone comes along who wants a website built, but knows absolutely nothing about the technical side, it can be very difficult for the designer to get the message across and more importantly getting the contract.
There are some [...]
Girls use net more than boys
Despite popular belief it would seem that it is girls rather than boys who are using the internet more, this means that the “Geek” boy is nothing but a figment of our imaginations for today internet users. In a survey it was found that of those that create web content, blog, add images like photographs [...]
February 22, 2008The Ubuntu five a day
Ubuntu needs your help! The Linux based operating system needs some debugging done; this is a great opportunity for people to get involved in the improvement of this system. But for those who are not sure, what is Ubuntu?
The Ubuntu promise
Ubuntu will always be free of charge, including enterprise releases and security updates.
Ubuntu comes with [...]
How not to design an icon
Icons are great on a site they add a different feel to how the whole thing works, but sometimes the icons are just plain wrong for the site, these may be because they are not made well or they are just not very well designed. Either way a bad looking icon can make a good [...]
February 15, 2008Web development using Firefox
For some people the choice between using Firefox and Windows is down to a matter of choice and preference but as with Apple and other PC’s there has become this allegiance to one or the other and in some case users are missing out on some really great benefits through no other reason than those [...]
January 31, 2008Web designer mistakes
Do web designers make mistakes or are they just in rut with their designs? These are questions being asked by many people who try to get a website developed the way that they want it, rather than how the web designer wants it.
Webmasters Mistakes:
“I Know What Looks Good (and I Have Photoshop)”
“Just Use Blue [...]
Top sixteen virtual games
Games that take you back your youth are all the rage these days, that retro feel and simple graphics make for a great evening of fun and games.
The top 16 games as compiled by OMG Nintendo:
Super Mario Bros. 3
Kirby’s Adventure
Balloon Fight
Wrecking Crew
Super Castlevania IV
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Kirby’s Dream Course
Pokemon Snap
Mario [...]