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Butterfly Knives: The Technology Behind the Name

Some people call them Balisongs, others call them butterfly knives, or fan knifes. When made by a craftsman they are little works of art. They are basically a folding pocket ...

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A Harmless Way to “punk” the Person in the Next Cubicle

It’s funny how two seemingly opposite trends can sweep through society at the same. On one hand we have many people who are always insisting on the best public behavior ...

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How to Practice Golf Without Playing Golf

Golf is a highly addictive game at least partly due to how satisfying it is to see ourselves gradually improving and getting better over time. Improving your handicap feels almost ...

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How Big is the Internet of the Future?

Every day, the Internet grows larger and larger. Since many people own more than one Internet-connected device, the total number of devices connected to the Internet is expected to increase ...

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Google: Revenue Redistribution

In 2010, Google reported $29.3 billion in revenue, 97 percent of which comes from advertising. This means that the income from all of the programs, services, and products that Google ...

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Size Matters: Subatomic Particles To The Andromeda Galaxy

Many people never stop to contemplate the enormity of the universe or the minuscule proportion of a proton nucleus, but maybe you are someone who does. Imagine being able to ...

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Get Your Music into the Non-Virtual World

CDs-why bother? While the Internet offers great exposure for today’s musicians, there remains an appeal and functionality to CDs that the virtual world cannot match. Fortunately, there are many options...

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How Google Invests its Money

Google is definitely the world’s most popular search engine. It’s name has become synonymous with “internet search” all over the globe. Even though Google puts in a lot of time ...

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How the Electronic Communications Privacy Act Changes Affect You

In 1986, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) was put into force by United States Congress. It covered, among other things, a person’s right to privacy when they used devices ...

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How Big is the World’s Largest Company?

Apple is the world’s largest company according to market capitalization, and the contest is not even close. Apple has some $100 billion on its nearest rival in the market cap ...

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Paywalls: Do They Work?

For several years, the Internet has been the primary place to read the news. Online publications offer the convenience and interactivity that print newspapers never could. As a result, the ...

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Fascinating Facts of Global Cell Phone Use

Since the advent of cell phones, each year has seen expanded use of phones, expanded cellular networks and an increased demand for the latest and greatest technology. Phones are small ...

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Google’s Billions: A Brief Look

It may seem like a billion dollar company such as Google wouldn’t know what to do with all of its riches, but the reality is somewhat different. The second best ...

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Nintendo Wii U – The Pioneer of the Eighth Generation Video Games

Gamepad and video game console giant Nintendo has unveiled the new Wii U gamepad for just $300. There is also a deluxe version that costs $50 more. This version has ...

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The Great App-splosion: The Breakthrough of Mobile Apps

Ever heard of a mobile app? You know, those nifty little programs designed to run on smartphones and tablet computing devices that allow you to do all kinds of cool ...

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3 Ways to Incorporate New Technology in Occupational Therapy

The therapeutic value of common, everyday activities is enhanced by the use of technology. Some forms of technology are absolutely essential in specific cases, and they have been around for ...

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Three Awesome Apps to Learn Portuguese

The advances of technology have made life a little easier. Not only can you access the Internet while on the go thanks to tablets and smartphones, but there are plenty ...

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10 Minute Guide to Fly an Airplane

When it comes to flying a plane a lot more is needed than just a plane. A lot of people when they first start looking into buying or flying a ...

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Top 7 IT Certifications

Trying to get ahead in today’s competitive business environment can be extremely difficult. Candidates for job openings and promotions have to separate themselves from the pack. The question is, how ...

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The Geek’s Guide to Becoming an Uber Geek

In today’s world, it can be difficult to keep up with the greatest of geeks. There is a perpetual flow of new information on the web, with new movies, video ...

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