Search Engine Optimization (SEO) specialists have been posting comments, promising an “increase in traffic” should I use this plug-in or that software solution. Following the links, you inevitably run into a page demanding “only $$!” for a chance to boost your blog’s rating – and of course your bank balance. Promises of how my listing … Read more
“Users of IE (Internet Explorer) have a lower IQ (Intelligence Quotient) than those using other web browsers” was one of those itches that needed to be scratched. As hard I tried, I could not resist a poke at this. The BCC recently reported that a survey has “unearthed” an indication IE users are, shall we … Read more
Yet another business offering you a service and asking you for your personal details – but no “privacy” statement to say what they are going to do with your information once they have it? It is incredible how many websites ask you to sign on – asking for your e-mail address, name and surname as … Read more
The Internet is abuzz with discussions and comments about Mozilla’s announcement that it intends developing a complete free and open mobile platform to unshackle us from “proprietary software” structures. Having been a user of Linux for a number of years, such intentions never fail to grab my attention (and imagination), causing my stubby fingers to … Read more
The more information is gathered in one place, the more attractive they are to data buzzards.
Another irritation is the “limiting features” of some of the freeware out there. In some cases it amounts to selling a four-wheel car with only three wheels.
“Over one million to enter schooling system,” punts a major newspaper poster. January is the time of the year in South Africa when you receive those wads of advertising pamphlets in your letterbox, wrapped up in your “favourite community” newspaper. Newspapers normally carry stories this time of the year with pictures of first-timers crying their … Read more
Buying a new computer or laptop? Well, be on the lookout … you will get the laptop and much more than what you’ve bargained for…. I recently bought a new netbook from a computer supplier and was irritated by the “pre-loaded” software and “goodies” which have been put on the computer. Such an action assumes … Read more
“Become a member of our exclusive club and get ring tones for free”, flashes in bold animated characters across television screens in South Africa. Tucked up in the corner is a little box stating that this is a subscription service – charging you “XXX/per week”. Near the bottom of the screen, against a transparent background, … Read more
Browsing the internet is one of the most useful ways of searching, finding and accumulating data and information to suit your needs. Some spend more time than others surfing the internet to find that elusive nugget of information. As in most endeavours, the internet has spawned its own threats, orchestrated by those who make it … Read more