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Revolutionary material significantly increases computer internet speeds August 31, 2011

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Two Physicists have just developed a new material that just might change the way that computers work. Working with scientists from the University of Manchester, Nobel Prize winning Professors Andre Geim and Kostayoa Novoselov , members of the mesoscopic physics group (more…)

Web Directions 2011 web design conference May 11, 2011

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The 2011 Web Directions web design conference will be held in London, UK from May 24 to May 27, 2011. The conference known as European Web Community Event will have a full program of speakers, web design workshops, conferences, social events and networking opportunities.

Web Direction web design
Web Directions is an Australian web design conference developed in order to bring together users from the entire web spectrum; web designers, computer engineers, software programmers as well as those from the mobile content, gaming, (more…)

Editor’s Choice-free desktop software May 2, 2011

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As the web continues to grow, the relationship between software and user changes. In the not so distant past, you would find yourself dishing out some serious cash for a computer software program in addition to whatever hardware you needed. Today, there are thousands if not millions of software designers out there constantly publishing new software programs for free. Here are just a few software programs that I have come across that helped me optimize my computer desktop for free.

Free desktop software
If you like to have multiple windows open when working on a web design project, Xneat is an really helpful tool for organizing your computer’s windows. With this free software you can (more…)

How to select a web designer for your business April 22, 2011

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As the economy is following society’s steady march toward the online world, more and more businesses are faced with taking their business online. This can be a real challenge as certain markets that have previously never had any technical element to their business are now finding that they have to engage their customers using computer hardware and e-marketing software. So when incorporating computer themes into your business, you have to make a choice; go it alone or hire an experts such as a web designer or software engineer. If this is you, here are a few things to consider.

Finding a web designer
Unless you are a web design expert, when creating a website for your business, its best to hire a professional web designer rather than deal with the headaches alone. So when looking for that freelance web designer or web design firm, here are some things to think about. (more…)

Computer Movies March 13, 2011

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From chick flicks to buddy-cop movies, Hollywood has something for everyone. The interaction between man and machine might have begun in 1927 with Fritz Lange’s Metrpolis but it continues to today.

Computer Movies

Hollywood movies have been featuring computers for years and here is a list of some of the last generation’s most popular computer themed movies.

The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes is a 1969 Disney film starring Kurt Russel. (more…)

IEEE International Conference on Software Testing, Veriification and Validation February 26, 2011

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IEEE, the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers, world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology is hosting its 4th annual conference in Berlin in March of 2011. Called the 2001 International Conference on Software testing, Verification and Validation, this five-day conference focuses on the challenges of software quality and blends a variety of disciplines from mathematics and engineering to psychology.

International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation-Program
This five day conference offers speeches, software research seminars, computer technology workshops, panel sessions as well as opportunity to mingle, socialize and strengthen networks.
The conference will be held in Berlin at the Esplanade Hotel. The conferences kicks-off on Monday, March 21st with a day of workshops and runs all day, each day (8:00 am to 7:00pm) until ending on Friday evening the 25th of March.

International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation-Keynote Speakers
No computer conference would be complete without an impressive array of keynote speakers and the 2001 ICST is not exception. This year’s keynote speakers include Wolfgang Schulte, principal software researcher and founding manager of Microsoft’s Research in Software Engineering team in Washington State, USA. He is planned to present on his software research work with a focus on Microsoft’s approach to testing.

Another keynote speaker scheduled is Bern Leukert of SAP. Leukert is vice president of Quality Governance and Production at the German software giant. His talk will focus on customer service in the software technology field and discuss the unique SAP customer service strategy.

International Conference on Software Testing, Verification and Validation-Info
For info, please visit the ICST website.

Hardworking hardware February 25, 2011

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Any trip to a computer convention or a quick look at an advertisement for a computer dealer will highlight all the coolest gadgets for communications, the biggest monitors for web design and the fastest computers for gaming. But what about the unsung heroes of the computer world? What about the hardware that accounts for about 90% of human to computer interaction? Lets hear it for the mouse and they keyboard?

Computer Keyboard
Neglected, abused, covered with spilled coffee and breadcrumbs, it is the unappreciated computer keyboard that account for the vast majority of human to computer interaction. The story behind this workhorse of the computer world is not glamorous either. (more…)

Desktop computer or laptop? January 11, 2011

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There is no doubt that the laptop computer has given the desktop computer a run for its money. While its hard to compete with the memory and performance of a desktop PC, but there are many laptops on the market than can do just that.
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Printer hardware -Laser Printer January 7, 2011

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When it comes to making an image with your computer, maybe for some web design or computer art, there are many types of software to use. When viewing your image or design, the hardware of choice is a nice flat-screen computer monitor. However, if you would like to print out a hard copy version of your design, a laser printer is the only way to go.

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Inkjet Computer Printers January 5, 2011

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A lot of emphasis is placed on computer software, and rightfully so. Software represents the cutting edge of the computer world and, lets be honest, its just cool. But not so much attention is given to the hardware that actually produces the end product. Here, we take another look at the often unappreciated players in the computer world, printer hardware.
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