The History Of The Modem [INFOGRAPHIC]
It doesn't seem that long ago that I was sitting at my computer, waiting to go online while my torturously slow 56K modem whistled and screeched its way onto the World Wide Web. Fast forward more than a decade and I am now spoilt with my broadband wireless connection which kicks the pants off a 56K modem any day of the week.
Inside 5 Of America's Largest Data Centers [INFOGRAPHIC]
As the Internet takes over more and more of our daily lives, and more of our data heads to the cloud, then bigger data centers are a necessity to handle all of that information and web space. Today we have busy interactive pages with businesses demanding guaranteed 24 hour uptime. In order to guarantee that uptime, web hosting companies have had to invest lots more money in their data centers.
The Life Cycle Of A Webpage On Stumbleupon [INFOGRAPHIC]
There's no denying that Stumbleupon is a very powerful social networking tool when it comes to promoting websites. Once a page gets into the Stumbleupon system (up to 2.2 million pages a month!), it can then be seen by hundreds, thousands, if not tens of thousands of people, all in a very short time.
How SMS Messaging Is Changing The World [INFOGRAPHIC]
It's become the most common form of communication on the planet and the number one occupation of teenagers everywhere. That's right, I'm talking about text messaging (SMS) which, quite often, is the best way to send someone a short message without getting trapped talking on the phone for ages. It's hard to find someone these days who doesn't know what texting is or who has never done it before.
Got The Internet? Then Never Leave Home Again [INFOGRAPHIC]
I'm sure, being the Internet-savvy users that you all are, that a lot of your life is online. You order your books and music through Amazon, you order takeaway pizza with your iPhone, you rent movies through your media center, you pay your bills with online banking and you order your groceries through supermarket websites. In short, you can do pretty much anything online these days.
How To Enable Facebook's New "Timeline" Profile Right Now Before Anyone Else Gets It
Yesterday Facebook announced a host of new features in what was described by industry observers as the biggest shakeup in Facebook's history. Most of these changes are obviously due to the emerging and growing threat from Google Plus, and one of the features that Mark Zuckerberg introduced was the radical redesign of the profile page. It's called the "timeline".
The Textbooks Of Tomorrow [INFOGRAPHIC]
As someone who has just bought an iPad, I can personally appreciate its potential to become the dominant force in the digital book wars. PDF and ePub files can be uploaded instantly, and then annotated with your stylus pen or finger. Let's face it, if you were a student, what would you rather have? 10 heavy textbooks or a thin much lighter iPad?
The Global Appeal Of Angry Birds [INFOGRAPHIC]
Are you playing Angry Birds? If not then you should, because it is quite possibly one of the most addictive games you're likely to encounter. An enjoyable game but still addictive and very frustrating! Apparently throwing those birds at pigs and watching everything crashing down improves your mood considerably.
Software Piracy - The Untold Tales [INFOGRAPHIC]
Piracy and illegal file sharing is a curse for any developer and software company. As soon as the new version of a popular piece of software hits the streets, it is pretty much being pirated before you can say "o-arrr!". Same with games, music and movies. For every person who buys something legally, there's probably 10 who are taking the risk of stealing it.
One-Third Of Americans More Willing To Give Up Sex Than Their Mobile Phones [INFOGRAPHIC]
New research has suggested that British people are becoming even more addicted to their mobile phones, with more than half of adults and two-thirds of teenagers saying that "they have used their smartphone while socializing with others". But American mobile users love their phones even more with one third saying they would rather give up sex than part with their phone.
How To Twitter Effectively [INFOGRAPHIC]
Twitter can be quite addictive but you have to do it the right way to get the most out of it. That's why I wrote The Complete Guide To Twitter some time back and I highly recommend that you read it. Twiends has also produced a fantastic infographic showing how to quickly get started with Twitter, from choosing the right username to understanding hashtags and lists.
Where Is The World's Data Being Stored? [INFOGRAPHIC]
As the Internet gets bigger and bigger, so do the places needed to store all of that data. But where are these data centers exactly? Which ones are the largest and who owns them? How can we put 600 Exabytes into perspective so that we can truly understand its size?
The Sony Playstation Network Hack [Infographic]
It's not been a good time for Sony's Public Relations in the past few months with not only one but two breaches of their Playstation Network, and they didn't exactly help their cause when they decided to delay telling their subscribers about the intrusions. They eventually admitted that customer information was out there in the wild.
The Six Biggest Websites On The Internet Compared [INFOGRAPHIC]
Have you ever been curious what the six biggest websites on the Internet are, how many visitors they get, as well as the breakdown in demographics for those visitors? Well now you can satisfy your curiosity with MakeUseOf's new infographic, designed by Dona Collins who is an infographic artist, blogger, teacher, and a writer of financial articles for CreditLoan.com.
Apple Approves Its 500,000th Store App [INFOGRAPHIC]
It's common in most situations for iPhone users to say "there's an app for that!" Well, there are in fact so many apps in the Apple App Store that the company has just approved the 500,000th app. Compare that to its nearest rival, Google Android, which only has 100,000 apps in its Market, and you'll see instantly that Steve Jobs and Co have a very substantial lead over their competitors.
The Evolution Of Email [INFOGRAPHIC]
Email. We all use it. Whether you use it on a daily basis or only occasionally, it can't be denied that electronic mail has transformed the way we live our lives. But email, like everything else in life, has constantly evolved since the first email was sent over ARPANET in 1971. Here is an infographic, produced by Microsoft, which shows the Evolution Of Email.
What Is Crowdsourcing & How It's Used [INFOGRAPHIC]
Have you ever wondered what crowdsourcing is, what sites on the Internet take advantage of it and its influence online? Well now all your questions will hopefully be answered with this infographic, designed and produced by OBizMedia.