Over the last week or so we have been looking at how to create and customise a free blog hosted on Google’s free blogging platform, Blogger. By now you should have a free blog that has a unique customised look and really sets it apart from the crowd. Today I’m going to show you how you can customise your sidebar gadgets so that you have some really useful content there also. The first ... »
Over the last few days we’ve looked at how to setup a new blog in Blogger and we’ve also looked at customising your Blogger blog once you’ve got it setup and working. Today we’re going to look at taking your customisation one step further and getting your own URL (web address) for your Blogger blog. So you’ve got your new Blogger blog setup and it’s looking pret... »
So yesterday we looked at how to create a new, free blog using Google’s blogging platform, Blogger and whilst the default look of the Blogger templates are pretty good, we’re going to edit our template to make it really pop. Why should I do this? Well, in short you don’t have to if you don’t want to. If you’re happy with one of the default templates on Blogger then t... »
Blogging is a very popular way of sharing your interests with the rest of the world on the Internet. Many people do it just for the fun of writing, or to express their views or opinions on a given subject. Whether it be technology, gardening or even cats, you can find a blog on pretty much anything! Most people think that having a blog can be an expensive and very technical affair, having to buy w... »
Artice by Phil Chapman, Windows 8 Instructor at Firebrand Training Without doubt, one of the most widespread security concerns for any network – regardless of size – is protection from malicious software and spyware. The varying degrees of potential attacks from the likes of viruses, worms and Trojan Horses leave most users totally confused and paranoid. As with most security; preventi... »
In this day and age, most of us own some form of technology; whether it be a mobile phone, a laptop, a home PC, or even a new, top of the range tablet. Aside from them helping us to communicate on a daily basis, they also help us to run, manage and organize pretty much every aspect of our lives. Could you imagine your life today without your mobile phone? Or even, without the Internet? It's ha... »
As we all know, Dropbox is a great service and since it’s first release a few years ago there have been many alternatives popping up here there and everywhere. Ubuntu One, Google Drive, SpiderOak, Wuala and SugarSync to name but a few. Bitcasa is the latest addition to this list, but it has one major difference from the rest – there are no storage limits! Yes, you did hear me correctly... »
WordPress is a CMS (Content Management System) that is used by millions of websites and blogs all over the world such as CNN, NY Times, OMG! Ubuntu! and of course RefuGeeks. What makes it so popular is the versatility that comes with it. You can theme your site so it looks completely different within seconds and you can also improve your visitors experience with the use of plugins. This art... »