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November 24, 2015

How Do Hackers Steal Passwords? It’s Easier than You Think

When you discover that you are the victim of a hacker, your first reaction is likely to be one of confusion. How is this even possible? How could someone possibly steal my password? This is especially likely when you feel like you’ve followed all of the password “rules,” like not sharing your logins within anyone else or using easy-to-guess codes. Still, it happens, and often, it’s surprisingly simple for hackers to get your credentials. In fact, it’s estimated that two out of every three data breaches stems from stolen or weak login credentials. But how exactly do hackers steal passwords?…

August 25, 2015

What does the CE mark mean?

Ever listen to your radio at home when suddenly, static and snow crackled over your favorite tunes? After several instances of this occurrence, you’ve begun to pick up on a trend: whenever you’ve pulled out your phone to check Facebook or your e-mails, the quality of your radio signal has gone to crap every single time. Chances are, it’s not an accident, as there’s a high probability your older radio is not electromagnetically compatible with your smartphone. Below, we’ll explain what this means, and how the CE mark signifies a device that will play nice with other electrical appliances… This…

August 25, 2015

5 ways the internet runs your life

The internet has completely changed our lives. Millions of people use it every day for both work and entertainment purposes – relying on the web to organise their social and family lives. Some argue it has taken control of our lives. According to www.internetlivestats.com, over 200 billion e-mails are sent each day whilst over 3.2 billion people access the internet on a daily basis. It is certainly popular…but does it control you? Here are five ways the internet runs your life, even if you are not fully conscious of it… 1. Entertainment Whenever you’re feeling bored with what’s on the television…

August 13, 2015

Is Marty McFly’s Magnetic Hoverboard Becoming a Reality?

October 21, 2015 — the day Marty McFly arrived in the future in Back to the Future II. That future featured hoverboard technology and wowed moviegoers back in the late-1980s. Here we are in 2015, and today’s citizens what to know: Where’s my hoverboard? Gizmodo recently proposed the question, “Is the hoverboard just over the horizon?” According to Gizmodo, it’s not quite here, but could be close. For example, last year the Hendo Hovercraft made its debut on a crowdfunding site and set the Internet on fire. Skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk, reportedly took it for a test spin. The…

April 11, 2015

4 Ways Augmented Eyewear Can Improve Your Life

Following the success of Google Glass and now the Apple Watch, the blur between technology and everyday accessories is growing more and more advanced. For those interested in upgrading their life and reaching their goals across travel, fitness, business and more, augmented technology is well worth paying attention to. Not only can computer-generated sensory input help sharpen your decision making but it can also help streamline your day too. Let’s take a look at four ways augmented eyewear can help improve your life. User Voice Commands According to the experts at eyewear store Shade Station, the features we’re beginning…

January 20, 2015

Ready to Hit the Road?: 3 Tips for Living the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

In this day and age, more and more people are living location-independent lifestyles where they are able to conduct business anywhere a decent internet connection exists. All sorts of jobs lend themselves to this life, from freelance writing to web design. No worries about saving up vacation days, quitting jobs to travel for extended periods or sticking to ultra-tight budgets to stretch out a travel nest egg as long as possible. Preparing to Leave If you are like most people, you have accumulated plenty of stuff over the years. If you are serious about being a digital nomad, you want…

November 11, 2014

How to Choose The Right ADSL2 Modem

With all the different types of modems available there’s no doubt that choosing the right one can be a complicated undertaking. To find the best one, there are a range of factors to consider including how the Internet is used and the level of functionality that’s required. Check Compatibility The most important thing for those with an ADSL Internet plan is to make sure the modem they are considering buying supports ADSL signals. This is essential as some modems may only support other DSL signals including SDSL, HDSL and VDSL. To take advantage of the fastest speeds available on a…

October 30, 2014

5 Mobile Applications that will make you money

Cell phone use over the past decade has increased dramatically and with this increase came the development of mobile applications. As the mobile phone has morphed from a voice device to a multi-channel device to an internet-accessing mini-computer, a large market of mobile software apps were born. Mobile app development has been steadily growing, from an increase in revenues to jobs created. Truth be told, everybody loves a good app, but I’m sure you would love using apps even more if you could benefit financially from using them like you do at Euro Palace. That’s why a new breed of…

September 17, 2014

Improving Your Fitness using the Latest Technology

We all know how important it is to keep fit but unfortunately it is not always as easy as simply working-out or going for a jog. For many, one initial stumbling block can be simply not knowing what routines to get into or how to go about carrying out your exercise. There are however practical solutions to these problems, using some of the latest tech both gyms and your smartphone and tablet apps are quickly making exercise more straightforward and novice-user friendly, giving you the opportunity to get fit in a way that suits you. So what are some of…

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