Mobile devices now account for one-third of all website traffic. Is your website mobile ready? There are many ways to optimize a website for mobile. One way is to create a second mobile website. This used to be a viable solution in the past. Today, the infinite amount of screen sizes and resolutions on mobile devices and monitors makes this solution outdated. So what should […] Read more »
Clouds Need Security to Reign
Cloud computing involves several computers connected through a communication network, usually through the Internet. People host products and services from remote locations so that the end-users do not have to try and host them all themselves. They just simply log on to a network that has the cloud service without ever having to install anything. This is better for everyone involved and less expensive. There […] Read more »
Understanding the Internet of Things: Towards a Smart Planet
“On the Internet, no one knows you’re a toaster.” That might be what people say when the Internet of Things (IoT) — aka, Internet of Everything (IoE) — has widespread use, instead of just the 10 billion “things” that are currently connected online. When that time comes, anything and everything could be connected. While only a fraction of connected things fall into the familiar categories […] Read more »
Copyrights Vs Illegal Downloads
This infographic shows you full content about copyrights and illegal downloads, including copyright law, illegal download situations, free legal resources, etc. If you have ever thought about downloading a movie, music, book, or any other digital download you might want to check the copyright laws to make sure you stay out of trouble. By iSkysoft, developer of Free Youtube Downloader Read more »
Cyber Crime: The Silent Pirate
Since the Internet’s infancy, cyber crime activities have exploded adversely affecting millions of businesses and governmental institutions. This is particularly true in the United States. Cyber crime does not discriminate and can strike at any time. Therefore, the need to protect what’s put online has dramatically increased. It’s more crucial than ever not to be vulnerable to thieves, especially since their activities are stealthy and remote. Crafty cyber criminals […] Read more »
Cloud Computing in 2014: Facts and Predictions
Few people are aware of this, but 2 out of 3 people working in the information technology sector make use of cloud-based applications. The main benefits of using cloud technologies are more and more obvious as a larger number of entrepreneurs start to use them. To begin with, the cost is lower. It is much easier to host your content in the cloud, rather than […] Read more »
Internet Raceway Speed
Fastmetrics, Inc. compared popular Internet services, then paired them with famous street cars. A placing was given to each service, from 1st to 6th. When I am looking for internet connection, I want it fast and fast is good. You cannot stream movies or music if your speed is slow. The following factors were considered for each Internet service: Upload speed (strong influencer) Download speed (medium influencer) Technology […] Read more »
Fiber, Broadband and Voice Solutions Infographic
Fastmetrics can improve the productivity and efficiency of your business. They provide first class ISP services and have done so since 1994. Their reach covers the entire Bay Area – San Jose, East Bay, North Bay and more. Their Fiber Optic Internet and Business Internet services are fast, reliable and secure. Fiber to 250mbps symmetric – some of the fastest data speeds in the Bay Area. Take your PBX to the cloud […] Read more »
Internet Security Risks While Traveling
It’s a wired world and as a result not always a secure one, especially when traveling. Public Wi-Fi is a great thing but it increases your chances of a security breach or someone being able to access your personal information. But security isn’t your only problem. If you are traveling abroad you may find that some of your favorite websites aren’t accessible outside of the […] Read more »
What Is Web Hosting? – Infographic
Infographic brought to us by http://www.webhostinghulk.com/. The Purpose of Web Hosting Help maintain websites Provide disk space Keep websites online Types of Web Hosting Free web hosting Shared web hosting Reseller web hosting Dedicated web hosting Why would people need web hosting? Well, for beginners, you cannot have a live website without web hosting. When you purchase a domain, you have to buy web hosting […] Read more »