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The hammer has hardly changed in 2.5 million years

IT Skills, Personal Computing, Rate of changeBy joanm12/04/2013Leave a comment

The first personal computer, the apple I was developed in 1978, which brought about the era of personal computing. Before that all computers were large, and were housed in special air conditioned rooms, with terminals attached. Unless you worked in the industry, the only sight you got of one, apart from pictures in books, was…

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Beep, Beep, I have an important package

Internet, Security, West KerryBy joanm27/03/2013Leave a comment

A number of organisations analyze the traffic in Kerry. Kerry County Council and the National roads Authority will analyze traffic and use the results to inform their road development strategy. Tourism development groups will also survey and analyze the traffic, to assess how long visitors are staying in an area. In computers, the word traffic…

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Have you this in a size 7?

Backups, Internet, Security, West KerryBy joanm11/03/2013Leave a comment

Choosing a computer security system for your computer is like buying a pair of shoes. The range of shoes available, in a good shoe shop, can extend from bedroom slippers to mountain boots. The mountain boots would detract from the style of a designer dress, and the high heels would be irresponsible on the slopes…

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Big Data and a Little Country

Big Data, West KerryBy joanm26/02/2013Leave a comment

The story of “Big Data and a little island” How much has a human life changed since Bronze Age man walked on the very same fields that we walk on now. There are certain things that are consistent, how life begins, the fact that it will end sometime and the process of growth; from baby…

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Browsing, reaching or straining? Internet browsers 6 December 2012

Browsers, InternetBy joanm26/02/2013Leave a comment

Browsing the Internet The term browsing the Internet or web browsing seems to fall short of an accurate description of the activity. Browsing has always conveyed a sense of leisure, a sort of timeless activity that occurs while on holidays or during a warm sunny Sunday afternoon. It seems far fetched to use this term…

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Rainy Day activities with your Computer 26th June 2012

Maintenance, West KerryBy joanm26/02/20132 Comments

Computer Maintenance Mid Summer has just passed and it is as good a time as any to perform simple maintenance tasks which can help to keep your computer running smoothly. Externally, Alcohol pads can be used to clean the keyboard and the mouse, but not for the computer monitor this can be cleaned with a…

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Slow down Tommy, You’re going to fast, IT Skills 26 September 2012

UncategorizedBy joanm26/02/2013Leave a comment

How much IT skill training do we need People who provide computer training will do their utmost to convince you that, it is near impossible to survive without having up to date computer skills. It is important for us to examine the truth of this statement for ourselves. There are many things a computer will…

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The Law Can Protect You 1 January 2013

Data protection, SecurityBy joanm21/02/20131 Comment

A very peaceful, happy and prosperous new year to you,   With the globalization of business, and the increasing number of financial and communication companies owned by corporations, it is useful to know what laws are there to ensure the protection of the individual and their personal information.   The main Irish law dealing with…

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How far is it from your head to the Keyboard? 1 February 2012

ErgonomicsBy joanm19/02/20137 Comments

Spring is here and just before we rush out the door with spade in hand spare a little thought for your limbs which have born the brunt of improper posture over the past winter months.   Some people say that human beings will always take the easiest route to complete a task, personally, I do…

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Hubert and his QRC Code 12 March 2012

QRC codes, West KerryBy joanm19/02/201310 Comments

The couple in the picture are Heubert Steuer and his wife they run a restauraunt /accommodation service in the oldest wooden frame house in Germany. The house which was built in the 14th century and has been in Heubert’s family for the past 400 years. In the picture to the left of Herbert’s shoulder is…

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