Author Archives: Dominic

Your Guide to Building the Ultimate Gaming Laptop

Whereas once upon a time the phrase “gaming laptop” was almost an oxymoron, nowadays rapidly advancing technology has led to the creation of mobile computers that are capable of running even the latest games on the market. While desktop computers will always have the upper hand when it comes to performance capabilities, there are a number of laptops, such as this 13 inch quad core laptop, that can easily hold their own in this regard. If you’re interested in creating the ideal gaming laptop to suit your needs and expectations, read on to find out the five most important aspects you’ll need to take into consideration. read more

Benefits of a Virtual PBX

First of all, you might be wondering what a virtual PBX is. A PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is a private telephone network used within a company. One that is hosted virtually is simply a PBX that is cloud based. Switching your phone system is no small ordeal. However, using a virtual PBX over a proprietary system has a number of benefits. Let’s look at a few of the benefits of using a virtual PBX.

#1 Ease of installation

Although there will still be challenges when it comes to installing and setting up your virtual PBX, it generally is easier to setup compared to a proprietary system. Often times, a proprietary system will need a professional trained on that particular system to set it up. A virtual PBX can often be setup by someone with a networking background, especially if getting help from your virtual PBX provider. read more

Can you outrank Wix at their own game?

We’re nearly at the end of the Wix SEO Hero competition, and I’m sure it’s going to be a real nail-biter for the competitors! In case you haven’t heard about the competition we’ll give you the low-down. Back in November 2016, Wix launched a global competition, challenging SEO experts and guru’s around the world. The winner needs to rank first for the search term “SEO Hero”. The contestant that is eligible and succeeds in ranking first, will win a grand prize of $50k. So as you can understand, the stakes are pretty high. If Wix’s competition entry (www.giftedseohero.com) wins, half of the money will go to charity, and the rest will be divided between 2nd, 3rd and 4th place. read more

5 Interesting Applications Of EL Panel Technology

Everybody knows about LED technology. But there’s a little known type of lighting technology that has been around for years, with even more applications for tech hobbyists than LEDs. It’s called El Panels.

What is an EL Panel?

“EL” is actually an abbreviation for electroluminescent. Here’s how it works: when electricity is applied to a special combination of chemicals, contained in the EL panel, there is an optical reaction that emits light.

Oled Vs LED – What’s the difference?

Like LEDs, EL Panels are extremely energy efficient. However, EL Panels are bendable and can be safely shaped into many different forms. That’s because unlike LEDs, they are not made up of individual bulbs. read more

Three Reasons you Should Take out Mobile Insurance for Your New Smartphone

Whether you use it for work, private use, entertainment, or an all-round digital aid, your smartphone is a valuable asset and needs to be protected. You may feel that wrapping your new smartphone in a reliable protective case is protection enough, but no matter how careful you are, it still remains vulnerable. Taking out insurance on your new smartphone is the only way to get real protection and here are three reasons why:

LOSS AND DAMAGE

It doesn’t matter how careful anyone is when handling their smartphone. They are still vulnerable devices, despite recent innovations to make them tougher. Because they are so often carried around and are used in almost every setting, smartphones are vulnerable to damage and loss. Many people think they are so cautious that they will never damage or lose their phone. There have been a lot of surveys conducted on the subject, and different figures are referred to, but a good half of smartphone owners surveyed have reported their handset getting damaged or lost. A significant number reported damage by simply accidentally dropping their phone down a toilet. Repairs to handsets are expensive, and complete replacement can be even more so. Insurance can offset these costs, and in some instances provide a completely new replacement handset at no extra cost, providing the right type of policy has been chosen. read more