The Microsoft security intelligence report released recently shows a significant increase in scareware attacks. Scareware refers to a group of software programs that are marketed
Author: TechSling Admin
Thanks for reading my articles. If you're new here, why don't you subscribe for regular updates via RSS feed or via email. You can also subscribe by following @techsling on Twitter or becoming our fan on Facebook. Thanks for visiting!
Is Online Privacy A Myth?
Online privacy is defined by Wikipedia as “the ability to control what information one reveals about oneself over the Internet, and to control who can
Say Goodbye to Game Consoles
The dream of playing video games without a console looks set to come true when the OnLive on-demand games technology is launched in winter 2009.
Apple iPhone: Why Features are ‘Deliberately’ Delayed
A friend once said having an Apple iPhone without ‘cut and paste’ is like owning a Ferrari without wheels; the potential is there for all
Child Obesity: Video Games are to Blame
The rate of childhood obesity particularly in the UK is rising at a staggering rate and this has led to radical approaches by government agencies
The Unseen Cost of Security Breaches
Security breaches are not uncommon although the media is fond of reporting only high-profile breaches such as the recent attack on Spotify – a music
The Case for Super-Fast Broadband
Broadband speeds around the World have increased over the years to accommodate advances in Internet technology. The Federal Office of Communication (Ofcom) in the UK
Driver, Internet Connection and Unknown Devices
Computer drivers are programs that allow your hardware work in harmony with the operating system. They are very important because of their ability to prevent
Replace or Upgrade?
If you have been using a computer for over three years, you must have been faced with the dilemma of either replacing or upgrading your
How to be Safe Online
The unprecedented growth and expansion of the Internet mean that users are faced with more security challenges than ever. This emphasizes the importance of online security
One Charger Fits All in 2012
The GSM Association’s recent announcement at the Mobile World Congress 2009 that we would all be using universal mobile phone chargers by 2012 should be
Challenges of Mobile Devices and Applications
There has been an increase in the use of mobile technology in recent years. Mobile gadgets take different forms and shape now more than ever
Video Games are Here to Stay
Recently the BBC reported that the EU is in support of video gaming for children. For the many critics of video games, this might have
How to Get a Job Without Experience
A cab driver in Glasgow once told me that he had a degree in computer science but resorted to driving taxis as he could not