Category: New Technology
Hiking Trail Weekends Just Got A Little Easier Thanks to Personal Tech Start-Ups
Well, it’s wonderful how companies like Yelp and Google with their Maps feature help all us smart phone users find what we are looking for and that they use crowdsourcing to help us make safer decisions. But what happens when these tools lead us astray, or when they just don’t give us the information we
Programming, Coding and Web Development Laptop Specifications
If you need to get a new laptop for programming or coding purposes and are uncertain where to start, this short guide will help you find the perfect setup for your needs. For web developers, there are really two main paths they need to go through. If you’re doing front-end web development, then you’ll need
NLP – How is Neuro-Linguistic Programming Used?
Let’s start with what is NLP? NLP stands for Neuro Linguistic Programming, which sounds pretty fancy doesn’t it? Simply put NLP has been developed by studying those people who are successful in their lives. Why are they more successful than the rest of us, me and you? They have learnt through training or ‘Programming’ their
Head First Java, a Peculiar Style of Learning
A Different Style of Learning Due to a justifiable reputation for being difficult to learn, the java programming language has long needed a training course that could ease the journey. By adopting an interesting comic book approach that mixes peculiar art works with a clever teaching style, the authors of Head First Java provide an
Learning How To Program In No Time
Are you considering learning how to program? Maybe you’ve seen a movie that has spurred your interest. Or perhaps you have come to the inevitable realization that programming fundamentals are extremely useful in almost any occupation, be it technology or other. Through an internet search you’ll find a plethora of information and resources that promise
Anoto Digital Pen Technology: How Does This Technology Work?
What on earth is a digital smartpen and how does it differ from other pens on the market? The well-known Anoto digital pen technology is the path breaking high-tech pen technology that is responsible for transfer of handwritten text from paper into digital media in many of the digital pens on the market today. An
The Importance of Decoupled Objects in OOP
In OOP (object oriented programming) it’s important to remember why you are building an application with objects instead of mere functions (procedural programming). Sometimes programmers will treat objects more like functions which completely defeats the purpose of objects in the first place! The purpose of this post is to explore the real benefit of OOP
How Good Is Java for Mobile Game Development?
At present, Android dominates the worldwide smartphone operating system market. Also, the statistics posted on various websites indicate that Google Play Store currently offers more apps and games than Apple Play Store. The trends depict that many developers prefer developing apps and games for the Android platform. The developers have option to write apps and
Is 2012 the Time to Build a Private Chain of Oil Change Quick Lube Locations?
Not long ago, I was contacted by an individual who is interested in a mobile oil change quick lube business. He inquired if I perhaps knew anyone in his region of our country who might be selling their location. Although I didn’t have any leads for him right away, it occurred to me that I
How We Rely on GPS Navigators and GPS Navigation System
Technology has come a long way with not only computers but also in car navigation systems. Global Positioning System or what is commonly called GPS is a new form of technology that has replaced the old ways of finding directions. Although originally developed for military companies to track enemies, GPS has certainly gone a long
How to Speed Up Your Mac
So you bought a beautiful piece of machinery called a Mac a while ago. For a while, everything was hunky-dory and your Mac zipped along as if it has nitrous cylinders in it. But lately, you’ve been noticing a distinct slowing down of the system and there seems to be nothing you can do about
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