Networking

Avoiding Web Domain Mistakes

News of the potential sale of domain name sales giant GoDaddy.com for more than $2 billion sparked me to research how many domains are in use today. And a quick Internet query turned that info right up.

Five New Android Apps You Don’t Want to Miss

This latest batch of apps for your Google Android smartphone lets you stream your favorite TV shows and films, pay for your morning caffeine fix or just kill some time...and maybe a few zombies too.

There’s No Place Like ‘Homepage’

The concept of a domain name has always fascinated me --- so much so that I at one time pondered writing a book on its history. Seemingly overnight, the whole concept of a "name" that matched an IP address became a must-have for corporate b

Forrester: No End in Sight for IE Enterprise Slide

Despite Windows dominance and a surge in Windows 7 enterprise upgrades, corporate use of Internet Explorer continues to decline due to more workplace consumerization that emphasizes choice and an increase in browser-agnostic apps.

Facebook Facial Recognition: Why It’s a Threat to Your Privacy

Facebook Facial Recognition: Why It’s a Threat to Your Privacy

Facebook facial recognition is more than just creepy. It has enormous potential for dangerous misuse of facial recognition data, and Facebook has a long record of misusing all sorts of data.

AAPT appoints new CEO

Google Mobile Tips: 2 New Ways to Search Faster

Google updates its mobile site with shortcuts that make searching for nearby locations and creating longer queries easier.

Federal govt gets new telecomms supply panel

5 New Google Apps Features to Keep You Organized, Productive

Google rolls out a number of updates to its Apps suite every month. Here are five of the best ones you may have missed.

Smartphone Data Plans: 5 Ways to Keep Bandwidth Usage in Check

Unlimited data plans are a thing of the past with AT&T and are being phased out by Verizon. Yet new metered plans don't deliver great bang for your buck and you may get blindsided with a hefty bill if you're not careful. Here are five w