websites The Top Nostalgic Websites of the 90s and 00s The online and digital world has grown and improved enormously over the last couple of decades. For example, we no longer have the dreaded dial up noise when connecting to the internet, something half... read more
security How to keep your children safe online While a return to schools might mean children are spending less time attached to computers and devices, the last year of virtual home schooling has fast-tracked a lot of youngsters’ digital education.... read more
websites Need for speed: Slow loading websites cost retailers nearly $60bn in lost sales each year A speedy website is a vital part of providing a positive user experience online. As technology progresses, user expectations grow, and their tolerance for slow or sloppy websites diminishes. In fact, ... read more
security Five ways to ensure cyber security in 2021 A key element of cyber security is the safeguarding of your business and customer data against unauthorised users. This is also a crucial step in delivering a secure and trusted website. In this conte... read more
business Showrooming and webrooming ‘Online shopping is killing the high street’ – an idea that’s repeated so often, it’s almost universally accepted as the truth. But is this an accurate statement?A casual glance at the market suggests... read more
cloud What is cloud gaming and is it the future? It didn’t take long for video games to become a huge cultural force. Now worth roughly double the film industry, gaming is massive – and by its very nature, it stays at the forefront of technology. Al... read more
servers Windows Server 2019 — Server Core vs. Desktop Experience (GUI) When deploying your Windows server, you can choose either Server with Desktop Experience or Server Core. Read on to find out which one of these is right for you.One of the best things about having you... read more
servers What is Anycast DNS? As a rule, every device or server that’s directly connected to the Internet has a unique IP address which is then used for 1:1 communication. This is known as unicast technology.Here, a sender address... read more
websites Sun’s out, themes out! 6 WordPress themes to freshen up your site design for summer Themes, glorious themes – the fabulous foundations of WordPress web design that bring aesthetic brilliance and conversion-friendly user experiences together. And the perfect source of quick-install de... read more
websites Want to design your own website? Here are 5 professional tips We’ve previously discussed how important a user interface is to making a good first impression, and to keep customers and users on a website or application. We asked our UI developers to share some we... read more
security Working from home? Use end-to-end encryption Office employees working from home was hardly a new concept when the first lockdown was announced, but the prospect of an entire company workforce sitting at home on their laptops posed a challenge to... read more
security The data risks of working from home Just as the economy started to get back on its feet and businesses started to consider bringing their workers back to the office – lockdown was imposed again.With technological advances like cloud co... read more
websites Business management software: ecommerce websites made easy If your business has entered the exciting but turbulent world of ecommerce, you’re undoubtedly aware of how challenging it can be.Running a website and fishing for those sales in an ever-changing envi... read more
business How to prepare your ecommerce business for Covid times This year’s Covid-19 global pandemic has changed life as we know it. Many businesses have shut down, and industries without any previous digital presence have had to move online. We’ve all made signif... read more
servers MariaDB v MySQL: which relational database should I choose? Databases are a key tool for anyone who wishes to organise their data efficiently. Relational databases are a simple and intuitive method of formulating information into tables that can be linked, bas... read more
business Microsoft 365: turbocharge your business for every eventuality Whether you’re a small business looking to expand or a sizeable company trying to increase the productivity of your staff, Microsoft 365 can cater to every task thrown at it. Microsoft 365 offers a fu... read more
cloud The effect of big-name data breaches on cyber security Recently we came across a website which visualises mass data sets into interactive charts called Information is Beautiful. One chart that caught our eye was ‘World’s Biggest Data Breaches’, which outl... read more
cloud Cloud backup: why cloud storage has a silver lining Most companies these days use computers a great deal when running their operations. Being able to safely store essential business data is very important, as data loss can hinder any company from runni... read more
security Why do IP addresses get blacklisted? lWhether you’re a small business or a large company, being able to email your customers when you need to is essential. However, this vital capability can be compromised due to many reasons. This inclu... read more
security The human aspect of cyber security Attackers are developing bigger, scarier, and more complex viruses every day. Increasingly however, the biggest part of cyber security that businesses should be wary of is the human aspect. Companies ... read more
business Pandemic tips: supercharge your small business during lockdown Since the country slowed to a standstill in March, businesses of all types have been adversely affected and continue to operate under the shadow of the pandemic. Though workers have tentatively begun ... read more
security WordPress plugin security: How to secure WordPress plugins WordPress is the undisputed king of the content management system (CMS) realm, powering 43.3% of the web as of 2024. With over 835 million websites using WordPress, any dangerous security threat has t... read more
cloud ECC RAM: keeping critical data error-free Big data is only getting bigger. As more organisations rely on ballooning volumes of information, the accuracy and integrity of data have become more important than ever.Whenever data is transferred, ... read more
digital Relational vs non-relational databases Databases are the core of any business or project in some form. Whether your business deals with data from customers, or simply generates its own big data during operation, making use of a database wi... read more
business How to make the most of your ecommerce data Any ecommerce store has the potential to be gathering data – which you’re missing out on unless you decide to track it. This data comes in many forms, including who’s visiting the site and when, what ... read more
websites Static vs dynamic websites When building your online presence, there are many ways you can go about making a website. But in general, it all comes down to two fundamental types of design; static and dynamic websites.In this art... read more
cloud What is Apache Tomcat? Apache Tomcat, also known as Tomcat Server, proves to be a popular choice for web developers building and maintaining dynamic websites and applications based on the Java software platform. It’s report... read more
business The importance of mobile optimisation To start by stating the obvious: people love their mobile devices. We now take the widespread use of smartphones and tablets for granted, but when it comes to web browsing, their impact really can’t b... read more
security Are you keeping up with the GDPR? On 25 May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) began to be enforced across the EU. More than a year on, are companies still complying with its rigorous standards?Despite having a year t... read more
business Managing the online presence of your business How often do you, as a consumer, simply walk into the next restaurant you come across, or use a plumber after seeing a sign outside their house? With all of human knowledge at your fingertips, chances... read more
cloud Plesk vs cPanel When choosing between web hosting control panels, it's often a toss-up between Plesk or cPanel. Between them, they dominate the market for users looking for account and server management tools.What is... read more
websites Client-side vs server-side scripting What is web scripting?Scripting is an integral part of web development. Using powerful scripting languages like JavaScript and PHP, developers can create the dynamic web content we enjoy every day.But... read more