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Computers,
Internet by
Nikki Webber on October 7th, 2009
Do you know your Firefox from your Safari? Your Chrome from your Opera? Do you know what web browser you use when you use the Internet?
A link was sent to me today to this cool little website, brought to us by ‘some folks at Google’. The back story is that when Google launched Chrome they did a survey in Times Square in New York, asking more than 50 passersby of different ages and backgrounds one seemingly simple question:
As you’ll see if you check out the video footage the results are pretty embarrassing, and the What Browser? website offers a quick snapshot and overview of what exactly a browser is for anyone too embarrassed to ask…
I’m happy to admit I actually learned a thing or two myself!
Posted in
Computers,
Environment by
Nikki Webber on September 9th, 2009
Enviro-friendly Kiwis can safely dispose of their old PCs, computer bits and bobs, mobile phones and digital cameras at eDay this weekend.
eDay is a free computer recycling event being held in over 40 centres throughout New Zealand on Saturday, September 12. The event is expected to divert more than 1,000 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) from New Zealand landfills.
The event was launched in Wellington in 2006, when 54 tonnes of unused computer hardware was collected. The event has grown exponentially over the past three years, with communities jumping on board to dispose of their e-waste sustainably.
Recycling e-waste enables the recovery and reuse of valuable materials and ensures toxic materials are not buried in landfills.
E-waste items that can be disposed of include computer hardware, monitors, networking equipment such as modems and routers, scanners, keyboards, mice, speakers, laptops, printers, game consoles, toner and ink jet cartridges, mobile phones, fax machines, and digital cameras.
For more information on eDay and to find your nearest eDay drop off point visit the eDay website.
Posted in
Computers,
Entertainment by
Nikki Webber on August 24th, 2009
Some of Wellington’s most innovative technology companies and local industry stars are showing their skills at today’s Gadgets, Games and Geeks techfest.
The event offers an exciting opportunity for the public to see both the latest innovations, and catch-up on industry trends, developments and expertise.
Organised by Wellington IT networking association Unlimited Potential, Gadgets, Games and Geeks has established itself as the premier showcase and networking event for Wellington’s IT sector.
Local speakers at today’s event include Andy Satterthwaite – the executive producer of Sidhe, New Zealand’s only games maker with a high international profile. Sidhe’s latest release, Shatter, is one of the highest rated downloadable games for PlayStation.
Gadgets, Games and Geeks will be showcasing the latest gaming technology, software and other technologies and services.
Wellington companies featured include Instinct Entertainment, which has developed the world’s first ‘point and click’ mobile game creator, and Virtual Expos, the first mass market virtual event software to offer the ‘real-world’ feel of a live expo.
Gadgets, Games and Geeks is a free event and will run today from 4.30pm at the St James Theatre, Courtenay Place.
So what’s new on NZS.com this week? Well, if you’re interested in advertising your website or business on social networking sites such as Facebook, read about the benefits and pitfalls in our latest Website Resource, Targeted Ads on Social Networks.
The latest featured sites showcasing New Zealand businesses include designer streetwear from 21 Grams, medical insurance brokers Medical Direct, Neuservice plumbing, and sexual health supplement providers Herbal Ignite.
Recent businesses to claim their websites and make the most of their Site Profile by adding contact details, links and marketing descriptions include Brightspark Consulting and Perfect Venue.
To claim your own website and add your business details visit the Website Resources section.
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Computers,
Internet,
Marketing by
Nikki Webber on August 19th, 2009
I’ve become obsessed with Professional Flossie this week, having stumbled upon the new Flossie channel after spotting a Twitter tip from editor Tee Twyford.
There’s been a shift in online communities and e-zines over the past couple of years, and websites and their spin-offs solely dedicated to professional women are on the rise. And they’re not the boring business related websites of yester-year. These online communities are for young, smart women who can run their own companies while donning fabulous designer heels.
Inspiring and engaging, while still maintaining an air of style, ProfessionalFlossie.com is designed to act as a one-stop-shop for female targeted career, business, personal development and money advice. Throwing in information on technology and trends, executive style, and interviews with real-life professional women for good measure, Professional Flossie incorporates hand-picked feeds of content from the Professional Flossie family to ensure fresh content daily.
Websites such as Australian Women Online, Career Mums, Entrepreneur-ette and savings guide offer some great advice and inspiration for business minded women, but my favourite site from the Professional Flossie family so far has got to be Snobs.
What can I say? The title speaks to me…
Snobs (an acronym for Social Network for Opportunistic Businesswomen) is an online magazine, social network, and resource for news, information and advice. With a fun 50’s style inspired twist, it’s a website that doesn’t take itself too seriously while still dishing out great advice.
As Professional Flossie editor Tee Twyford writes, you’ve only got one moment of coffee inhalation, so don’t waste it trawling the web or reading bad articles. These no-fluff, no bore, no ball-breakers websites are just what professional women everywhere have been looking for.
Posted in
Computers by
Lee Suckling on March 23rd, 2009
John Key has announced this afternoon that the Government will scrap Section 92A out of the Copyright Amendment.
With an overwhelming bid of support in protest of Section 92A, it seems the black out worked like a charm. The proposed section of the Act, which was set to disconnect any internet connection based on accusation of copyright, will be rewritten from the ground up.
Posted in
Computers by
Lee Suckling on February 10th, 2009
Noticed something a little different about NZS.com?
We’ve updated our look to make NZS.com easier on the eye, and more usable within your screen space.
NZS.com is now in fixed width format, making it viewable without scrolling across on a wider range of computer screens. The NZS.com design team have spent copious hours positioning the content within the directory pages to maximize the use of page space, meaning users get the most information in the clearest format possible upon page entry. This content reformat has also been keyed with a modern new font, increasing text visibility.
The result of this contributes to the overall sleek new look of the NZS.com homepage and all of the other category and feature pages. We’re determined to make New Zealand search the easiest and most efficient for you, enjoy our brand new look!
Posted in
Computers by
Lee Suckling on January 9th, 2009
For the first month since browser statistics tracking began, the internet browser Mozilla Firefox (often much favoured for its tabbed browsing, add-ons, security and stability) claimed over a 20% market share for net browsers at the end of 2008.
Mozilla remains the second most popular internet browser behind Internet Explorer, the current market leader by a long way with a 69.77% worldwide share. Apple’s Safari captures 7.13% of the market while other browsers Google Chrome, Opera and Netscape each have less than 1% shares.
Mozilla is toting this as a milestone for them as competitors for the big boys Microsoft. “It’s a huge achievement, one a few years ago most would have considered impossible” said Mozilla CEO John Lilly. “The open web is more vibrant than ever, and the thousands of Mozilla contributors around the world have played a major role in making it that way”.
Posted in
Computers by
Gary Jensen on January 8th, 2009
Steve Ballmer from Microsoft has helped to launch the Consumer Electronics Show in the US today by announcing that this week a public beta of Windows 7 will be released and available for download.
Windows 7 beta is being pitched as a faster and easier operating system that has followed many years of user feedback. Microsoft already have a What’s New on Windows 7 mini-site with teasers on the functionality available in the new operating system.
Some of the features include an improved taskbar, JumpLists (essentially recent document lists), improved dragging and movement of windows, Internet Explorer 8 (currently in Beta 2), better device management by grouping all devices on one page, and a simpler system for wireless networking at home called HomeGroup.
Posted in
Computers by
Lee Suckling on October 14th, 2008
Hot off the press, news has just gone out that the latest Window operating system will not be called Vista, XP or something else emotive, but purely: Windows 7.
The seventh release of Windows has decided not to take on an aspirational name as its roots are firmly ground in Vista, while refining and evolving substantial upgrades to the platform technology development.
There is no immediate word yet on a release date.
