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It’s safe to say that a vast majority of the web-browsing is still done on PC’s and laptops. However the amount of browsing being done on mobile phones and tablets has become enormous. This means there could be a greater shift in the development of more mobile apps steering browsers away from mobile websites that are quite frankly pretty slow.…
In a time where security lapses could mean big damage for users, Dell is alerting their consumers to a security hole that could leave recent stocks of their machines at risk to hackers. In fact, a new report says that the problem lies in customer service software that was installed in the machines. “Through a certificate that would identify the…
As a developer coding languages are a natural part of your job. You are responsible for understanding and completing tasks using those languages in complex ways. However, what if the coding languages were annexed for developers who are building apps? WhaTech believes that “codeless development” could be the new language for app makers, according to a recent report. “Professionals who…
A new report claims that customers who have stayed at the Sheraton, Westin or other Starwood locations in the U.S. or Canada in the last year, may have had credit/debit information stolen by hackers. The Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide company claimed that over 50 hotels had been infected with malicious software, according to CNET. The malware, installed at gift…
Web designers don’t have to stick to online design. There is a way you can continue to grow your artistic talents by translating your skills on the computers to print pieces. Business2Community sees this as a way to grow your client base and provided a few key guidelines in adapting your skills as a web designer for print. “With web…
Cybersecurity has been a huge issue in 2015 with the countless amounts of account breaches. One of the biggest shopping extravaganzas of the year is coming up and Amazon wants to give its users added security against having their accounts hacked with a two-factor authentication system. “Two-factor authentication tries to ensure that you are the owner of an online account…
Email design is pretty much in the same drab state it has been in for quite some time now. However, does it really matter to users? It’s entirely up to you, however Ernie Smith of Association Now points out many of the dull design features in many of today’s widely used email services, which might make you concentrate a bit harder…
The Anonymous hacker group that was responsible for some of the biggest government breaches is setting their sights on ISIS after the horrific attacks in Paris, which the terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for. The hacker group is in full support of the French people and they are calling their mission, #OpParis (operation Paris). “Anonymous, a loosely affiliated group of…
Containers are being used widely by developers and Bitnami is looking to make it easier for them with their new Stacksmith beta. The new technology will enable users to build containerized developments according to TechCrunch. “By adding application code to this Docker file applications and all its dependencies are captured into an easy-to-share, customizable Docker file and container image that…
We’re all a little cautious when it comes to the things we allow others to see or know about us. It seems as if Google has come to that realization, which is now sparking a change in the way they handle what others can access in terms of online profiles and more. “Rollout out earlier this week, the new “About me”…
As a designer, developer or both there is often a moment before diving into a project where you decide what you want to go for and how you want to accomplish it. Everyone has their own interpretation of what the necessities of a well constructed website are. That being said, Business 2 Community highlights five important aspects that they believe…
In wake of the recent Comcast breaches, CNET took it upon themselves to highlight a few smart password habits to have in order to better protect yourself from having your information compromised. They are all simple and could save you from being another victim like the some 200,000 who have had their Comcast log-ins put up for sale in a…
For many designers the fonts used in a site design is pretty critical. After all, the browsers spend much of their time reading the information so an eye-catching font is pretty necessary. Gill Sans is among one of the oldest and most popular fonts to date and it has been remixed into Gill Sans Nova for today’s modern world. “Last…
New reports are claiming that 9 out of 10 websites are leaking users data to third-party sources without browser/user permission. So, how is this even possible? “Tim Libert, a privacy researcher with the University of Pennsylvania, has published new peer-reviewed research that sought to quantify all the ‘privacy compromising mechanisms’ on the one million most popular websites worldwide,” according to MotherBoard. “His…
Whether it’s inspiration, deals, how-to guides or news, the five websites curated by the Huffington Post pretty much has everything you’ll need, according to their report. The article argues that just being a good designer or developer won’t cut it because of all the awesome websites out there right now. “You need to have a site that is memorable and be…
Private browsing is becoming more of a necessity for users who feel that intrusive ads are becoming a bit overbearing. Long-time browser Firefox has created a way to stop ads from tracking your every move on the internet and the result yields a browsing experience that contains the speed of today with the lack of ads from the past. Most…
New reports are showing an increased use of Static Site Generators and it very well could be on its way to becoming the next big thing. Red Cherry Calgary Web Design is one of the companies that believes in static site generators and to help others understand they way they work, they created an informative press release to benefit other…
Following the three arrests in the TalkTalk hack, a second UK mobile network Vodafone, has alerted their customers of a hack. “Mobile network Vodafone said on Saturday that it was subject to a cyberattack on Wednesday and Thursday, with 1,827 customer accounts left exposed,” according to CNET. “This follows a ‘significant and sustained cyberattack‘ on UK broadband provider TalkTalk two weeks ago.” Meanwhile,…
Best Web Design Agencies has identified it’s rank of the top 100 web design services. The top 10 is really where everyone wants to be so below are the top 10 best web design agencies as ranked by BWDA. “The independent authority on web solutions, bestwebdesignagencies.com, has named their rankings of the 100 top web design agencies in the web…