Any student looking to write a thesis on ‘jobs which don't exist any more' will not be short of material. Cloth cleaner, rat catcher, switchboard operator and town crier disappeared decades or centuries ago, while other, present day occupations such as newspaper photographer and milkman are rarely-spotted beasts indeed. It […]
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Top Five Two-Person Halloween Costumes
If two of you are going to a party then it probably makes sense to go with a couples outfit. There may be a few logistical issues if one of you is 7ft tall and the other 5ft, but that's surely all part of the fun when you're choosing Halloween […]
Tips to Protect Yourself From Electric Shock
We use it every day and take it very much for granted but how often do we assess the risks when it comes to electricity? You can’t see it, you can’t smell it but you’ll certainly feel it and it can be the cause of many serious accidents around your […]
Are Intelligent Tyres the Next Big Thing?
It could be argued that automotive industry started its life as one of the most progressive industries in the world. It continued to innovate through the best part of the 20th century, however, with slower pace, since the new developments were often hindered by the wishes of the big corporations […]
Common Techniques that Are Used by the Cleaners to Wash the Carpets
Do your carpets need a proper cleaning? Experienced and expert professionals can help you out to get a good maintenance of your carpets. At our home we can remove dust and dirt from carpets using a vacuum cleaner but it cannot deliver complete cleanliness to your carpet. It fails to […]
Important Computer Maintenance Tasks You Probably Aren't Doing
From the client management to production to social media, you probably have to use a computer to keep your business up and running. And yet, we often treat these machines as if they are infallible. They aren’t. But with proper maintenance, you can avoid most problems. Whether your business is […]
Virtual Training Equals Real-World Skills
We live in a world where fully accredited online universities exist. That is truly amazing, even unthinkable just a few decades ago. Before it could happen, there were a number of technical hurdles to overcome. First, we had to wait until computers were powerful enough to process real time audio […]
RADIUS Vulnerabilities
RADIUS is known to have a set of weaknesses that are either presented in the protocol itself or caused by poor client implementation. The stateless UDP protocol itself allows easier packet forging and spoofing. The vulnerabilities shown in this section do not represent a complete list of protocol issues and […]
2 Stages of Sleep: REM vs. Non-REM Sleep Cycles
When you sleep your body does two things. These two things are it rests for one and the other is that it restores energy levels. This is why it is vital to get a good night’s sleep every night if you can. Sleep is essential for good health and for […]
Applications for Industrial Computing
The Industrial Revolution completely changed the way we built everything. What had previously been painstakingly crafted by hand, using what we would now consider rudimentary tools, became much more efficient. The movement was not without its problems; you can look no further than the work of Upton Sinclair for proof […]
Why Replacing Humans With Software is a Bad Idea
It's all about robots. Sometimes, we seem to care more about robots than the humans they are intended to replace. On the surface, it is easy to see why. Robots are faster, stronger, more accurate, less expensive, and less maintenance in the long run. They don't complain, they don't form […]
Intellectual Property Rights to Safeguard Business Secrets
Intellectual property law safeguards the works of authors, composers, designers and inventors from being reproduced or pirated. There are four different sections of intellectual property: patents, trade secrets, copyright and trademark. Usually, each section is meant for different types of materials and offers different types of predictions. How you can […]