Category Archives: Web

The Importance of Firefox Plugins

Maybe you are like many people and never have heard of Firefox Plugins, don’t know what they do or what they are. It’s OK; there are many people who never heard of Firefox Plugins. In this post we’ll explain in detail what the plugins are, what’s their function and they are they important.

What is a Firefox plugin?

A Firefox plugin is a program that is made to function with the Firefox browser, (To download the latest version of the Firefox Browser click here) it is often made by a third party software developer. For example, the current version plugin iTunes application detector is made by Apple and is part of the iTunes software pack that you can download from their site. read more

Top 8 Benefits Of Updating To Internet Explorer 9

Internet Explorer was the first commercial browser that was given to the world by the tech giant, Microsoft. Since its first version decades ago, many new versions and upgrades have been provided by the Microsoft for the most used browser of all times.

With Windows 7, you will need to have better and more secure browsing experience. And that is why, upgrading from your Internet Explorer 8 has been recommended as a better advancement. Upgrading Internet Explorer 8 will give you added advantages of various features that you will enjoy, moving on to Internet Explorer 9: read more

Tumblr Introduces Ads into iOS and Android Apps

Tumblr has become one of the most popular micro blogging/social networking sites since its launch in early 2007. It first began with the creator, David Karp showing interest in Tumblelogging, which are a type of short form blog such as a simple picture or a few words – similar to Twitter. The service first launched in early 2007 and within a few weeks the service gained almost 100,000 users.

In a few words, Tumblr has become a place for people to share thoughts, photos, videos, GIFs, Memes, and a whole host of other media for others to re-post onto their own blogs by ‘reblogging’ the post from someone elses blog, liking the post, and if they choose, following the person who posted the item. Though it’s primarily a blogging service, it has also become a thriving social network. read more

Data Strategies Bring Cloud Computing to the Enterprise

As businesses find themselves dealing with increasingly larger amounts of data, managers need a strategic way to manage the information quickly and efficiently. For many of them, the local data infrastructure is insufficient for working with the influx of information, both in terms of data storage and the speed at which applications can mine the data to find useful connections and new business opportunities.

Instead, these organizations are turning to cloud computing for their enterprise. Forming an enterprise data strategy takes some time and effort and a commitment on management’s part to fully investigate the implications of using cloud computing. read more

Cloud Chivalry – The Mobile March

According to recent studies, a third of consumer data will be stored on the cloud by 2016, and eighty percent of users said they’d use a cloud if their mobile provider offered one. In other words, the cloud is big business – and it’s big business on mobile.

This plays into the “bring your own device” (BYOD) trend now gaining rapid corporate ground. Employees not only want freedom to work on their smartphone or tablet of choice, but full cloud access, even when IT protocols limit or prohibit use. Defending the company cloud here falls to IT admins, who must find a way to secure systems while managing expectations. read more