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  • Highlights of Consumer Electronics Show

    Highlights of Consumer Electronics Show

    Each and every year, the most prestigious and innovative tech companies meet in Las Vegas Convention Centre in order to show the public some of their latest concepts and creations. In this edition of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), companies such as Sony, Samsung or Intel have allowed us to take a peek into the future, offering the option of experiencing a new world of possibilities.

    In this short article, we will take a look at some of the highlights of the show, focusing on the latest trends and on several of the most interesting announcements of this year’s edition.

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  • Most Effective Ways To Reduce Energy Consumption at Home

    Most Effective Ways To Reduce Energy Consumption at Home

    Looking for ways to reduce energy costs and help the environment? There are a ton of tips and tricks that can increase your home’s energy efficiency, and many of them really require investing just the bare minimum effort. Here are just a few simple things that you can do to help save energy.

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  • Top 5 Wearable Technologies to Improve Your Life

    Top 5 Wearable Technologies to Improve Your Life

    Wearable technology has come a long way from the Walkman. Nevertheless, while wearable tech like the micro-chipped sock is hardly inspiring, the reality is cool wearable life-enhancing tech devices that vastly outnumber digital sock lovers.

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  • What is DOCSIS?

    What is DOCSIS?

    When I first began using the Internet, I used a dialup modem to connect and still remember the nice noise the modem made when establishing a connection. That was over 16 years ago, but for the past 14 years I have been using a broadband Internet connection through my cable provider. Over the years I have seen my Internet connection speeds increase for both download and upload. Recently I have been contemplating switching Internet providers – mainly because of price – and have begun researching cable modems.

    The one thing that I have learned about cable Internet is the connectivity standard that is used by cable companies when it comes to offering Internet service. This standard is called the “Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification”, or more popularly known as DOCSIS. As I am at times, I became curious as to this specification and began doing some basic research.

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  • Using Technology to Make Yourself More Productive

    Using Technology to Make Yourself More Productive

    We live in an age where technology surrounds us no matter where we go. With 72% of consumers owning a smartphone, internet usage is at an all-time high and we find ourselves bombarded by a myriad of apps. With so much out there all on one handheld device, it is all too common to find yourself getting distracted from the more important things in life.

    But among the masses, there are tools designed to actually assist with organizing our lives and keeping our concentration, turning technology from a distraction to an invaluable aid to modern day living.

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  • How to Manage Remote Working Staff

    How to Manage Remote Working Staff

    Ever wanted to work wherever you wanted? Although working remotely does have its benefits, such as not having to commute when working from home, there are many drawbacks to this approach. When staff work in a different time zone, it does take a while for communications i.e. emails, faxes, to be acknowledged.

    Staff can also feel isolated when their supervisor or manager don’t congratulate them for completing a project to a strict deadline. When staff don’t feel appreciated, they aren’t as motivated as they should be. So, what management tips are there to handling staff that are working remotely?

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  • What exactly is Nanographic Printing?

    What exactly is Nanographic Printing?

    Printing has come a long way in a short space of time. Years ago, black and white documents were the only available option. Although colour printing existed, this was expensive and a very large printer was required. Nanotechnology has changed the world in many ways, such as printing. There are many printing processes, which are inspired by nanotechnology, such as nanographic printing. So, what is it?

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  • Google and its All-round Vision

    Google and its All-round Vision

    It has been a tough last few years for technology companies. Some like Microsoft and Blackberry have experienced drastic downfalls in sales of their products. Others like Apple have hard to work extra hard to retain its already threatened dominant market share. Some technology companies however, have been continually innovating and rising through the ranks. One such company is Google. Over the years, Google has become one of the most profitable tech companies in the market. Its focus on software production and management has put it in a position to easily compete with other hardware companies.

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