Category: Tools & Tech

BlackBerrys, usually the office workers constant companion, are coming to a garbage truck near you.

More than half of the UK office workforce risk causing computer chaos by logging on to watch World Cup games online while at work, according to research released today.

Whether you are a small or large organisation, there is no escaping the data explosion. For many SME organisations data is stored in a variety of formats and in a number of locations. This means it is near to impossible to draw meaningful conclusions from the data as information is so scattered. But, there is a growing dependence within organisations for reliable and useful information, being able to transform data into insightful and actionable intelligence can help companies make better, sharper, timelier business decisions.

Microsoft is today launching its latest weapon in its ongoing battle with Google and the latest version of the software has a free online component – called Office Web Apps.

If you’re looking to expand your brand online with a blog, a website, or both, here’s what you need to know about WordPress.

With government focus being taken up by the forthcoming election, its digital policies were highlighted with a story on how Lyddington, a village in Rutland, raised £37,000 itself to ensure 40mbps broadband and provide businesses and residents access to what many in cities take for granted such as online video conferencing and access to social sites such as Youtube etc.

The launch of the iPad has brought e-book readers into the spotlight, but there are a number of options, so whether you prefer the Amazon Kindle or the Sony Reader, there are now plenty of ways to enjoy your digital reading.

Observers and business people have long wondered if Facebook and Twitter can actually make money. Whilst the jury is still well and truly out on Twitter as no one can understand the actual business model, Facebook it seems could convert its 400 million plus users into actual profit – and to do that would the social networking giant would start charging businesses for services it currently provides for free.

The thing about many businesspeople these days is that they travel. So they need a mobile device, much like the ones we’ve reviewed on these pages recently – smartphones, laptops, mobile printers. And if they need all of this then they’ll all need to be charged. Here Guy Clapperton investigates the options.

There are a number of reputable website reports that the entry-level iPad, the new touch-screen, tablet-style computer from Apple, which has Wi-Fi and 16GB of flash memory, will cost £389. The 32GB version will cost £439, while the 64GB version will cost £489. These rumoured UK prices are significantly more expensive than Apple’s US iPad prices – there, the entry-level model costs $499 (£326), the 32GB version costs $599 (£392) and the 64GB model is $699 (£457).

An independent survey, commissioned by mobile operator O2, has uncovered some very embarrassing facts for the. The biggest is that O2’s main rival in the UK, Vodafone offers the fastest speed for web browsing on a mobile phone. O2 did come top for music downloads.

How Peter King uses HootSuite to manage his Web design firm’s tweets.

A few months ago, I started to get overwhelmed by Twitter. My company does Web design, development, and marketing, so I was managing tweets not only for my business but also for my clients.

Microsoft, Google, and Cisco offer cloud e-mail services.

Web-based e-mail has been geared primarily toward personal use. Now, big players such as Microsoft, Cisco, and Google are trying to lure businesses away from on-site e-mail servers and into the cloud. We took the services for a test drive. Here’s how they stack up.

How does the new MinoHD Flip camcorder compares with the original?

The internet has dramatically changed the way we live our lives, allowing us to work, shop, gamble, watch TV and even date online. As a result Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have introduced fair usage policies and download limits designed to ensure all users experience a reasonable connection speed.