What is TCP/IP?

Author: Jim Pretin

Published: 29/05/2009

When you connect to the internet and then to a particular website, there is a complex communications process that takes place in the background. Have you ever wondered how this works? Allow me to provide a simple explanation of how internet communications are handled by a protocol called...

Why is My Computer so Slow?

Author: Jim Pretin

Published: 29/05/2009

We\'ve all had this experience. You\'re online, surfing the information superhighway, and then all of a sudden, your computer slows down. What the heck is going on? After all, you\'ve installed a broadband connection, and you thought your internet access was going to be lightning fast since...

Quick Guide on How To Choose A DSL Provider

Author: Lawrence J. Reaves

Published: 28/05/2009

Choosing a company to provide DSL internet access for your home is a decision that can have a long-term impact. After all, once you subscribe to the service, agree to the contract (if there is one), and have the connection activated, changing companies can be high maintenance. It\'s worth doing a...

10 Facts About The Internet That Nobody Ever Told You

Author: Nathan Navachi

Published: 27/05/2009

Most of us like to consider ourselves computer literate if we can check our email, update our social network status and send text messages with instant messenger software. If you are really smart then you might be able to build a web page, program a software application or even edit the Windows...

Saving Money Using eBay And Other Cheap Auction Websites

Author: Jason Bacot

Published: 27/05/2009

Ever thought of getting your daughter a beautiful \"Hello Kitty\" crystal necklace for her birthday? Or if you are considering getting married, why not find that stunning solitaire engagement ring and wedding bands that you have always wanted? Of course you are busy and do not have a lot of time...

Colocation Offers a Potential Solution for Outsourcing

Author: Rakesh Packer

Published: 26/05/2009

As the current economic downturn continues, many organisations are starting to look seriously at outsourcing. And it could prove a turning point in the perception of outsourcing as a serious alternative to in house IT management. To many the term \"outsourcing\" still brings visions of \"Staff...

Finding The Right Web Hosting And Domain Names Company

Author: Jason Bacot

Published: 26/05/2009

Web development is a growing field that is ripe for the picking. There is so much money to be made online that it can be a wonderful source of extra income to run a web site. However, this is not always the easiest undertaking, as there are many steps to setting a website up. On top of that, the...

Google AdWords to Show ALL Search Queries

Author: Janet Driscoll-Miller

Published: 25/05/2009

I just received an email from the Inside AdWords blog crew that put a smile on my face and should for all advertisers too - Google AdWords\' Search Query Report will now show all search queries instead of rolling many queries up under the line item \"other unique queries.\" Background: What Is...

The Merging Of Web Hosting And Web Design

Author: Scott Lindsay

Published: 25/05/2009

It seems there is a misconception about what web hosting means. Many website owners think web hosting is simply the server where your web site is stored for access by online consumers. A web host DOES provide this service, but web hosting is essentially a provider who makes a variety of...

The Proper Architecture Of A Website

Author: Scott Lindsay

Published: 25/05/2009

Architecture is a word often used to describe the execution of knowledge-based content in web design. \'Architecture\' is actually a very good term to use because when you work at developing content for your ecommerce site you can either throw it together in a haphazard way or you be very...