Kids: Past Vs. Internet Generation
Back in the day, kids played outdoors. Now, children are 6 times more inclined to stay indoors and play video games. Have you slept with your phone in bed? Well, apparently 83% of Gen Y kids have slept with their smartphones -- yes, they're that attached. For an interesting look at how Baby Boomers, and Generation X, Y and Z kids differ in terms of how they consume news, media, and overall intelligence, take a look at this revealing infograph.
Rumour Has It: Email Is Dead
Email is dead. Or dying. Whatever. It's just one of the many rumours floating about the Internet that never seems to die. In fact, the reports of email's death is greatly exaggerated -- between social media, TV and other channels, email is actually the preferred method of communication.
Speed Up Social Time With These Social Media Shortcuts
Did you know that if you pressed Alt + 1 while browsing Facebook, you'd be brought to your homepage? Alt + 2 brings you to your profile page. Knowing these keyboard shortcuts for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google Plus can save you a tremendous amount of time. And learning them couldn't be easier with this helpful infograph by Quintly.
How A Computer Virus Spreads Online, And What You Can Do To Stop It
Viruses are tricky. They exploit your computer's every possible vulnerability; and if there are none, they'll wait until you make a mistake -- by opening an attachment you're not supposed to or clicking on a malicious link -- then they leap at the chance to harm your PC, or worse, infect others. Ignore the fact that this infograph was created by the team at Norton 360 Online. It's still very solid and useful advice that you should share with everyone you know.
A Graphical Study of The Top 100 Video Game Consoles; Vampire and Zombie Films
Ryan, a graphic designer who runs DesignDifferent, never ceases to impress. Not too long ago, I featured some of his work in my article 10 Inspiring Minimalist Quotations Posters You Should Hang At Home (which you should definitely check out, by the way). Recently, he designed 3 detailed posters of the top 100 popular video game consoles, vampire and zombie films; arranged in chronological order on a circular calendar.
The Evolution of Tech Terms
Tablet. Piracy. Thread. Stream. Wireless. Today, these words carry entirely different meanings compared to the past. As technology progresses, certain words get updated or even created! Also, isn't it fascinating that the word "click" may be endangered as we immerse ourselves deeper in the world of touchscreens?
What Has Google Killed In The Past 7 Years?
Earlier this month, we had to say goodbye to Google Reader, a much-loved RSS reader. Whenever Google kills one of their products, disappointment inevitably spreads across the Internet.
Maintain Inbox Zero Daily With This Flow Chart
Personally, I try to maintain Inbox Zero despite receiving over 500 emails on a daily basis. That's zero unread emails -- that's right, I address every single email sent to me every morning. And trust me when I say, it's not easy. It takes me more than an hour to sift through them. All the while receiving even more emails -- can you believe it? Fortunately though, I get through them. With the help of this simple flow chart, almost anyone can achieve Inbox Zero.
How To Fix 99% Of All Computer Problems
Computer problems. Even the most experienced users have to deal with computer issues occasionally. Sometimes the most trivial things will cause a computer to malfunction. Different problems require different solutions; but it mostly boils down to troubleshooting. To help fix 99% of all computer problems, ICP Networks came up with this genius infograph.
How Thieves Use Social Media To Rob You
Thinking of tweeting about an upcoming holiday? Don't. Thinking of sharing a photo of your latest grand purchase? Don't. Thinking of checking in at the airport before your vacation? Don't. Our incessant need to share more personal information than ever before have drawn burglars to using social media to help them pick their next target.
How Sci-Fi Computer Interfaces Have Evolved In The Last 50 Years
Human imagination knowns no bounds. Over the last 50 years, science fiction has led our vision for futuristic computers and their interfaces, which have evolved from anthropomorphic robots to command line interfaces and finally to the immersive 3D holographic workstations that we love today. To celebrate the role science fiction has played in setting new standards and pushing the technology industry forward, Glow New Media designed this impressively detailed infograph, depicting the best examples of Sci-Fi computer interfaces from the past 50 years.
Google vs. Facebook Internships: Where Should You Work?
Google and Facebook. Which Fortune 500 company would you rather intern for? Assuming that one of picked from the tens of thousands internship application Google and Facebook receive every year. If you are lucky enough to be considered, be prepared for some mind-boggling interview questions like, "How many balloons fit inside of San Francisco?" or "What can Facebook do in order to improve and expand its user-base, particularly with the elderly?"
How We Watch Movies [INFOGRAPHIC]
It was only a mere 15 years ago when I was working at Blockbuster Video in Scotland, raising money for my numerous overseas travels. Back then, the VHS videotape ruled supreme, and DVD's were something that had just been introduced (and were a bit of a passing fad, not expected to last). Now, 15 years on, Blockbuster is gone, the videotape is becoming extinct, and we have moved on from DVD's to Blu-Rays and 3-D television. Isn't technology wonderful?
35 Top Restaurant Apps [INFOGRAPHIC]
While dining in our favourite restaurant a couple of weeks back, my wife and I couldn't help but notice that a lot of the customers were on their mobile phones. The woman on the table next to us was on Yelp, leaving a review - moments after putting her fork down. She was having a rather loud conversation with her partner about what rating to give, all the time while the waiters - and the owner - looked on nervously.
The Hottest Tech Jobs [INFOGRAPHIC]
When I was little, I wanted to be a trash collector. Then a postman. Then I decide to up the ante and become an astronaut, while most of my classmates were more concerned about becoming soldiers, doctors and professional layabouts. But these days, with advances in computers and technology, kids are more likely to want to go into other careers, jobs that were just pure fantasy when I was at school (I'm really showing my age here aren't I?).
How To Easily Create Stunning Infographics Using Infogr.am
Infographics have become an incredibly popular way to display bite-sized bits of information in easy to consume forms of charts, graphics and more. It usually takes quite a bit of designer know-how, patience and some pretty pricey software to get the job done, but thankfully there are quite a few services that aim to make that process a little easier. We've already covered Ease.ly and Visual.ly. Now we're adding Infogr.am to the mix.
10 Of The Best Tools For Creating Infographics
The history of this visual science (or art) and tells us that infographics is by no means an invention of the digital culture. The only difference between then and now is the amount of information we are swamped with. Infographics gives us a tool to cut through the noise and into the meat. Patterns, trends, and relationships become a bit more understandable.
Is The Console Dying? [INFOGRAPHIC]
If I take a quick glance at my iPhone or iPad right now, I can see right away that a majority of the apps are games. That's because as time goes on, more and more high quality games are being brought out for tablets and mobiles. We all know the Angry Birds phenomenon but how about Tetris? Or Diamond Mine? Or a nice soccer game? With addictive games like these, it's no wonder that my Nintendo Wii games console is dusty and unloved.
The History Of Microsoft Technology [INFOGRAPHIC]
We all like to bash Microsoft and Windows, but the truth is that they have been around for so long and given us so much software and technology, that we couldn't possibly imagine a computing world without them. Their software is installed by default onto every new PC (whether we like it or not) and who do you know that doesn't know Word or Powerpoint? Or how many young people don't know what an XBox is?