The Nuts and Bolts of Creating a Mobile-Friendly Website
Have you ever heard of the term “mobile friendly” in relation to websites? What does this phrase exactly mean? Does it simply signify that those who are accessing the Internet from a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet can visit the portal in question? In the simplest of terms, yes. However, much more... Read More
The Ultraboard 950 – A better posture with a compact keyboard
An ergonomic workspace improves the productivity of computer-based workers and prevents physical discomfort. The ideal workspace can easily be created with just a few small adjustments. BakkerElkhuizen develop and supply high-quality ergonomic keyboards for healthier workspaces. Their keyboards alleviate the strain on the user’s lower arms, which helps prevent injuries. An ergonomic keyboard: is an... Read More
Impressive South African engineering
Kusile Power Station (image from Wikicommons) From power stations, mega-roads and bridges, to a whole new futuristic city for Johannesburg, South Africa still leads the continent by overall number of construction projects. Here we take a look at some of the biggest, as well as the challenges and highlights they’ve faced along the... Read More
Shaping the future: How Zhejiang University transforms lives
HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 11, 2019 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/ — Responsibility. Hard work. Loyalty. These are the three tenets of a good life according to Zhejiang University Associate Professor Imran Haider Shamsi; a man who embodies the university’s motto: seeking truth, pursuing innovation. Eighteen years at ZJU has helped to cultivate Shamsi’s talent, from undergraduate student to Ph.D.... Read More
Unplugging from Technology with Travel Instruments
Technology is everywhere these days. It’s a part of practically everything we do – which is probably why you’re interested in learning all about it. However, with UK adults spending roughly 12 hours a week on social media alone, without taking into account the endless hours a day spent staring at work screens, phone and... Read More
Benefits of Engineering Drawing Management Software
Industries all across the board are going digital, but, unfortunately, in a study done by McKinsey Global Institute, the construction industry is second to the last when it comes to going digital. Up until now, there are still a lot of construction firms that store construction drawings – engineering blueprints included in a job trailer,... Read More
Top Tips For High Speed PCB Design
In recent years, the technology around PCB design has advanced rapidly and while high speed PCB design was once not thought to be possible, the opposite is now true. Here, we are taking you through our top tips for high speed PCB design. Have A Plan The first thing that you will need to do... Read More
How to keep children engaged in schools towards the end of autumn term
It’s no secret that children have short attention spans, and if they aren’t fully absorbed in what’s happening, their minds will wander. This becomes especially apparent as we move closer towards the end of the autumn term and excitement for the Christmas holidays builds to a crescendo. And who can blame them? Kids love Christmas... Read More
Why Should You Move to LED Lighting for Schools?
Education has evolved from the conventional classrooms to the modern the-savvy classes. Now, most classrooms have audio-video arrangements, projectors, computers, and they are made in a way that is most conducive for learning. But, while setting up a classroom, one aspect is often taken for granted which is the lighting. Before, schools had enough natural... Read More
Online Security Issues Educators Should Be Aware Of
Since the internet became widely used in the 1990s, there have been many issues surrounding online security. Cyber attacks on individuals, companies and even governments haven’t been far from the headlines in the past few years. Most recently, how our data is being used online has come under scrutiny. While the sheer volume of information... Read More