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Archive for September, 2008
9 Things You Didn't Know About Google Chrome
Sep 22nd
Google’s new web browser touts ease of use and superior speed than any browser currently available. Thousands of people have downloaded and tested the browser with mostly favorable results. Being a relatively new browser much of the “hidden” functions of chrome have remained under the radar. Here are the top 9 of the “hidden” things that you did not know about Chrome.
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iPhone vs. Blackberry
Sep 19th
With all the technology, gadgets and gizmo’s out in the mobile industry it’s hard to decide what to get and why. But with increasing development in the mobile broadband category, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) usage will no doubt be growing over the next few years.
The top of the line models have amazing features – the two most prominent being the iPhone and Blackberry. Both are great for organization, email and mobile use and both have features that the other doesn’t. Most notably, the iPhone is also an iPod and can play music and videos. The Blackberry is exceptional at organization and communication.
But whatever your needs and wants are when looking for a new PDA check out a few websites that do side by side comparisons. They offer in depth knowledge and detail like which has better reception or battery life, which processes data faster as well as many other feature comparisons!
RSS Icons For Every Occasion
Sep 12th
Really Simple Syndication or RSS is a very popular method of syndicating content. All blogs and most websites have options to syndicate their content using RSS feeds. The orange and yellow RSS icons are becoming a very common site across the internet. But to distinguish your website from the rest you need a little pazaz (it’s not a word) to set you apart. There are tons of rss icon collections. To add to them here are 3 that I created for fun.
What Is Google Chrome?
Sep 9th
Web browsers are increasingly fighting over your attention to get you to notice them. The iconic battle between Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox has been raging for the last 4 years. Safari has also tried to climb on to the main stream but is very far behind its leading competitors. Earlier this week Google has also joined in the fun and released Chrome. Don’t think rims on your car wheels. Think of it as a serious alternative to both IE and Firefox.
What Makes Google Chrome Unique?
So what does Chrome have that others do not. In one word SPEED. The WebKit based browser is amazingly fast and tears through the heaviest web applications. WebKit is not new to the browser world and is used in Safari. Google Chrome’s clean user interface, intuitive design and features and underlying technology will help it hit the ground running. According to the Google engineers the design was driven by the ‘simple yet powerful’ approach that drives the Google search engine.
Google Chrome Demo
So you want to take a look at the browser without downloading or testing the browser? You have come to the right place. The video shows everything from downloading and installing to various features of Chrome.
Broadband-Expert Compares Mobile Internet With Dongles
Sep 6th
Laptops and internet-capable smart phones have brought together an era of high performance mobile computing. This increase in productivity requires an always on connection. However ubiquitous broadband internet access is not available without the use of specialized equipment. Various companies have introduced solutions which only solve part of the problem. Unlike other hardware, dongles have proven to be extremely popular and functional device. A quick tour of Broadband-Expert.co.uk is enough to demonstrate the powerful uses of a simple dongle.
What Is A Dongle?
In simple terms a dongle is a piece of hardware that connects to a computer. It might connect via a USB interface, Infrared (IR) or even Bluetooth. Dongles can also serve a variety of purposes from providing internet access to connecting headsets or providing modem functionality. Jump on to Wikipedia for more info. The dongles available on Broadband-Expert.co.uk provide mobile internet and mobile broadband services from a variety of mobile service providers mainly in UK.
Mobile Internet VS Mobile Broadband
Mobile internet and broadband may sound similar but are quite different. Mobile internet is receiving 3G data service over the phone service provider. This feature comes bundled in almost all smart-phones and PDA’s. The 3 major mobile internet providers in UK are T-Mobile, Orange and Vodafone. Across the Atlantic in US, mobile internet is provided by T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon. It is a very nice feature to have for quickly looking up information. But there is a downside. Being restricted to the limited phone browser and applications is no fun. That’s when you have to jump over to mobile broadband.
Mobile broadband, on the other hand, is internet access received over a USB dongle device on a laptop or PC. This generally constitutes a monthly subscription plan for data access using the USB dongle device provided by the mobile phone service provider. Mobile broadband gives you access to the internet from any laptop or PC – as long as it has a USB you can pop in the modem and roam free on the Net. The major benefit is the ability to use your computers browser and email functionality without being restricted to particular Mac or PC.
Features Of Broadband-Expert
Broadband-Expert.co.uk makes it very easy for new users to quickly learn about the technology, compare the offers of all the major carriers and choose a device and plan right for them. Some people shy away with technical words such as installing a USB broadband modem. But the user friendly interface of the website along with a wide selection of both hardware devices and service plans make it a Must-Visit-Destination. For example the below diagram shows all the steps needed to get online with mobile broadband service. It clearly shows the simple nature of the install process and reassures potential buyers who might be non-technical.
What makes Broadband-Expert Unique
The comparison table of the various dongles and service plans includes all the big names of the UK. It quickly describes the main highlights of the plan, the upload/download speeds, and the cost and customer ratings. Visitors can make informed decisions when such information is presented efficiently. Broadband-Expert website also includes links to broadband speed test, news, forums and reviews. The forums are fairly active and are well structured. They are means to make visitors more aware of the services being offered and what is best suited to their needs. The featured section allows users to make quick decisions based on the major features.
Areas of Improvement
USB dongles have several applications and are used in an increasing number of ways. However Broadband-Expert website is lacking tutorials and video reviews. An increasing number of stores are providing both as means to educate potential customers and increase their businesses. I would prefer to see these in Broadband-Expert to make it a well rounded destination and an authority on mobile internet and broadband dongles.
Verdict
Dongles are a very popular method of connecting to the internet in the UK and has a growing following across the globe. Their simplicity, usefulness and cheap price make them an attractive solution to a vast number of users. Broadband-Expert is doing a great job of educating on the use of dongles and provides several alternatives to suit every need. It is a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED site and I expect to see them grow in the future.
