Wikipedia, Reddit And Wordpress Among Websites that Went Dark

Wednesday morning was a day that will be remembered in history as the most blatant use of the Internet for purposes of protesting laws seen to date. As SOPA was debated amongst law makers, Internet users learned was it was like to have limited access to content that is normally easiest to find simply by clicking a few buttons. It was also a great way to gauge how popular these sites are and for what reasons...  read more »

We Join Major US Sites In Going Offline In Protest of SOPA and PIPA

In an unprecedented move, some of the most visited websites in the world are taking part in a protest against SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Senate’s Protect intellectual Property Act). Sites involved include Wikipedia, Reddit and Wordpress. Google has not gone dark, but has placed a black box over its logo with a link to more information on the opposition...  read more »

Dreamweaver offers a simple interface for new users

There are a variety of programs available that are intended to help you to build your own website; however, one of the easiest and most professional programs to work with is Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver is a program that is considered to be a “web editor” meaning that it can be used to edit and create web pages by implementing a number of web development aspects. Dreamweaver offers a simple interface and an easy way to implement site management, various scripting languages, template elements and cascading style sheets among other things. While all of these elements can be implemented through various other software programs as well as through a basic text pad document, Dreamweaver offers a visual editor that allows you to view elements as they are implemented. Learning how to use this web editing program can be a little overwhelming for the beginner in web site development; however, a basic walk through of features and functions will quickly get you on your way to creating a professional website....  read more »

Learn How to Get the Most Out of Photoshop

Photoshop is an Adobe created software developed to aid in graphics editing. There are many reasons why most graphic designers choose to utilize Photoshop in their line of work but namely because of the ability of the program to perform a wide variety of functions as well as operate on a variety of operating systems. There are few graphics editing programs which have the flexibility of Photoshop while also being able to function on so many different operating systems but the fact that Photoshop does makes it ideal for a computer based industry. Like most good software companies, Adobe ensures that users are always up to date with new functions as well as operating system compatibility by consistently releasing new versions when they are needed....  read more »

Is Firefox Leaking Memory?

Firefox is our browser of choice. It's fast, stable, and developer friendly. It has tons of useful plugins and themes (skins) you can use to customize and make Firefox your own. The only problem is that amidst the excitement of adding all these cool plugins, you won't realize the incredible amount of memory that Firefox will begin sucking from your system. The result? Slower loading web pages, a slower PC, slower everything. Fortunately, there's a couple steps you can take to get Firefox back on the fast track....  read more »

What is That Wiley Little File For?

If you've been working on your PC for a while, you've no doubt come across some strange, and in the event that they don't work, annoying file formats. What exactly is the need for all these file formats, and what do they do? 

We take you through the file jungle, sort out the most common and important file formats, and show you what they do and what they're used for....  read more »

Who Says E-Commerce Needs to Be Difficult?

Think of back in the day when you needed to hire a web designer or web master - the archaic guru that spoke in code and impressed you with a flashy website that did everything from sell your products to make your coffee...or did it? Was it all hype and promise, and when it came down to it, after having  shelled out your hard earned cash, you learn that the website is so complex that you need to hire them again and again to make updates, fixes, add products, and to keep it working and online? It's time to kiss the old web days goodbye....  read more »

How to Stop the Flood of Spam?

Is your inbox getting flooded with junk mails that are obviously spam (and maybe some that are not so obvious)? There are hundreds of anti-spam solutions out there. We cut through the pack and find you the best spam blocker....  read more »

Is the iPhone 4 All It's Cracked Up to Be?

Apple stock is at an all-time high, iPads and iPhone 4's are flying off the shelves. In fact, there were way more iPhone 4 orders than Apple (or AT&T) were prepared for. This should bode well for Apple, right? Yes, as long as the iPhone 4 works as intended. During testing done by various industry professionals and reviewers, the iPhone 4 came out with glowing praise. But now that it's in the hand of millions of users, the verdict is not all that Steve Jobs might have hoped for...  read more »