Monthly Archives: April 2011
Are we being watched? (Donegal Post Article 27/04/11)
It was revealed on 21st April that Apple’s iPhone devices were found to have stored information on the various locations the device has travelled to within a secret tracking file within its operating system. Read the rest of this entry
A Brief History of Windows (Donegal Post Article 20/04/11)
In 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen set up the partnership which would come to be the IT giant that is Microsoft. From this partnership, technology and the world itself was set to change for the better. Looking back on the accomplishments of the company it is hard to believe that only 30 years ago MS-DOS was first introduced to the world. In 1981, MS-DOS or Microsoft Disk Operating System was the first operating system of Microsoft which allowed users to effectively use their computer using ‘C:’ to help run various commands.
However, it was in 1985 that Microsoft launched their revolutionary operating system ‘Windows 1.0’. Windows 1.0 was the final name decided for their new OS product because it was seen as the best way to describe the boxes or ‘windows’ which with you used the system. Windows 1.0 first introduced to the user applications like Paint, Windows Writer, Notepad and Calculator and even utilised the floppy disk. From 1987 – 1994 Microsoft release Windows 2.0 & 3.0 which offered users new applications like Control Panel, Print Manager, etc. and utilised the development in better graphics for a greater user interface and overall general appearance. Read the rest of this entry
Google: Career Opportunities
On the 23rd March, Google hosted a careers seminar in NUIG. The seminar began with a talk about the company and the various ways along with the many reasons why you should get involved with Google. Read the rest of this entry
Saorview: The Digital Age has arrived (Donegal Post Article 13/04/11)
Saorview is the brand new free digital service on offer to the people of Ireland. However, the general public question what exactly is Saorview and why should we get it? Read the rest of this entry
Newspaper – The Dead Medium? (SIN 12/04/11)
With the digital age in its prime, many questions and worries arise as to what new developments in technology mean to our older traditions. With constant advancements and new ideas it is getting harder and harder for mediums like radio and newspaper to compete with these new technologies. Phones, computers and gadgets have come a long way in recent times and with the world of the internet constantly at our fingertips it is becoming more and more easy to get any information you desire. Read the rest of this entry
Top 5 All-In-One Printers (Donegal Post Article 06/04/11)
Printers range in size and features and with the vast array of printers it can be hard to find one that fits your needs and your price bracket. Along with this a printer must be uncomplicated to use and contain various functions that can make printing, scanning and photocopying an easy task. The way you can ensure that you can have all this is by getting yourself an All-In-One printer. With all this in mind we have prepared our list of the top All-In-One printers out there with the user in mind. We have everything from the value for money printer to the high end printer for that little bit more. Read the rest of this entry
Google TV: Introducing the future of TV
The future of television has arrived and if the various advertisements and marketing campaigns provided by Google are anything to go by it is all as simple as Googling it. Google have recently launched their new product Google TV and wish to provide an alternate way for people to enjoy and experience home entertainment. Read the rest of this entry
