Category Archives: Tips and Hacks

Now that Google is using page speed as a factor in search engine rankings, implementing page speed best practices is more important than ever. This is particularly true given the emergence of mobile as the dominant form of web access. Mobile users are almost always on the go and need information as quickly as possible. While most primers still quote three seconds as the maximum amount of a time most users will wait for a site to load, the reality is that window gets narrower all the time. Page Speed Defined A lot of people tend to confuse site speed and page speed. While site speed is in fact a function of page speed; the latter operates independently of the former. Page speed is usually thought of in terms of the amount of time it takes to fully display the […]

With more than 2.23 billion users, Facebook is the No. 1 social network site in the world by leaps and bounds. That sort of popularity is fantastic for business, but is also exposes the social media giant to all sorts of troublemakers. Some are harmless, but others are out to exploit as many profiles as possible for the purpose of illegally-made profit. Facebook is a playground for cybercriminals and hackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. The average Facebook user has 338 friends connected to their profiles, which means the perfectly executed virus could be replicated 338 times without the hacker having to lift a finger. Even more dangerous it that Facebook has a huge number of apps connect to it every day. That makes it a prime target for fake apps to get attached to user profiles. How to Avoid Facebook […]

Despite being the officially-recommended tool, iTunes isn’t the perfect way to manage your iPhone or other iOS devices. We are not even talking about the problems of UI or the limitations from Apple itself. Actually, we are more concerned about the errors like iPhone Error 9 and iTunes Error 9. These errors can totally be a nightmare when you’re in a hurry. This is what happens: you are trying to restore a backup to your iPhone or upgrade the iOS version via iTunes interface. Instead of the Successful message, all you get is the iTunes Error 9. This error is a dead-end in the sense that you cannot move forward. Unlike most people, think, however, there are effective ways to fix the iPhone Error 9 easily. You need not to be a tech expert for this. In this article, we […]

Have you ever wondered how many students work while attending their school? Could you cope with such an overwhelming task if need were? Statistics Canada proved that 72% of students balance work and college. Last year, the US Census Bureau also claimed that 72% of American undergraduates hold a job, and every fifth of respondents worked full time. In 2015, there was a survey conducted by NUS Services. They discovered that 77% of college students kept working: 63% of them with a part-time job and the rest with a full-time one. Do working students have time on social life: entertainments, fun with friends, or just communication with their family? Does their constant balancing job and study affect their mental health? Some people pay more attention to earning money compromising on studying while others try to achieve higher grades. But it’s […]

Breaking into the photography business presents a set of complicated questions. Which camera setup is the right one for you? How much should you spend on lighting, lenses, and accessories when you’re starting out? What about marketing? Then there are other debates to settle, like Lightroom vs Photoshop, and NAS server vs cloud-based hosting. Today, we’ll look at the pros and cons of a home-based photography studio. There are some advantages to working out of the home, but do they exceed the disadvantages and hangups? Read on to find out. Pros An in-home studio offers several distinct advantages. Expenses and Overhead The first major advantage is that the cost of a home studio is significantly less than renting one. You have to pay for supplies, and essential equipment, but no monthly rent requirements beyond what you already pay for your […]

The struggles faced by students in stress management on a daily basis cannot be overemphasized. Many students are exposed to serious levels of increased course load over time, especially those who enroll in highly specialized courses. A great amount of this ‘load’ is experienced by students during crucial moments like: Exams and impromptu tests. First-year during enrollment and adaptation. For some universities, the workload is very high during the middle years. Final year exams/projects/research. Many times those who go through this get affected in more ways than one. Before we delve into the main issue, it is important to understand the genesis of this problem, and answer the question: what possibilities are there in managing stress at college? THE SILENT ROBBER One of the most overlooked aspects in the lives of students is their mental welfare. Institutions mainly access the […]

Have you ever looked at Calvin Harris and Tiesto filling up stadiums and wondered if you could make music as well? Surprisingly, making music today is neither technically complex nor musically challenging. Anyone can start making music in as little as a few weeks, if not days. The investment is minimal, and making simple tracks is as easy as learning the ABC. In this article, I’ll show you the basics of music production. Get the Gear Before you can start pumping out your own electronic music hits, you need proper gear. Since we’re focusing on electronic music produced via a computer, you can skip buying guitars and drums and pianos (net savings: thousands of dollars). Instead, you need the following: A digital audio workstation (DAW) for production. This is the primary software you will use to record and arrange music. […]

Whether you are using your computer, at your workplace, for entertainment or to study, it is common to experience technical issues at one time or the other. When that happens, you might end up being frustrated and decide to try several remedies to fix the problem. Remember, your computer is a valuable investment and taking chances when you are not an expert may lead to further damage.In some instances, your computer will show signs that everything is not okay before it stops functioning. It is time to call a home laptop repairer when you see the following warnings: 1. The Famous Blue Screen of Death It is an error which is usually accompanied by a batch of white text that alerts you to stop. If you ever encounter such a situation, there are high chances that corrupt files, bad software […]

When struggling to maintain a good balance between manpower, business processes, and revenues, small businesses often face giant challenges on regular basis. In order to keep business operations running efficiently, they need to keep their business tools and equipment in good running condition even without going beyond the business costs that are always limited for small businesses. However, computerized maintenance management software is perfect match for all types of businesses as it can boost maintenance operations of a business efficiently even without increasing business costs. Capabilities and advantages of the CMMS are noteworthy if a perfect one selected and successfully implemented to the company’s maintenance operations. If you really want to understand that how to boost maintenance operations with a CMMS, simply go through the article and learn how it can help a business increase its revenues by reducing the […]

Like every bride, every groom wants to look his best on his special day. As the groom, you may soon find that choosing a perfect ensemble is not as simple as it may seem. There’s so much more to the groom’s attire than one might expect. To help you get started, we sat down with JJsHouse designer, Jessica, who gave us her expert advice and recommendations to help us put together this guide to groom style. To begin with, Jessica notes that “The most important things to take into consideration are what the spouse-to-be is wearing, the theme of the wedding, the location and the weather.” With these topics in mind, we’ll help you get started on upping your style game for the big day. Coordinate with Your Spouse-to-Be “A good place to begin planning the groom’s wedding ensemble is to take […]