A weekly tech column written for The Southland Times, a company that pays well enough to keep me in handbags and Drambuie
It’s been six months since the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States and reminders are everywhere on the net. Every second site seems to have some sort of icon or section commemorating the attacks and the thousands who died. While a respectful sign of remembrance is fine, there is increasing controversy over the […]
Attacks trigger a nice little earner Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) The growth of the internet has also brought about a growth in the number of scams that are happening. One most people know about is the Nigerian scam. If you get an e-mail from someone claiming to be from top officials in the Nigerian government
The frightening fact that one in four children aged between seven and 10 have met face-to-face with strangers who had contacted them online was revealed in the Internet Safety Group survey released on Monday. The survey of more than 2500 New Zealand school children has resulted in a warning to parents and teachers alike to be
Staying safe on the internet Read Post »
Auction sites are hugely popular on the internet and Kiwis are lucky enough to have several New Zealand-owned sites to choose from. The biggest of them Trade Me was started by Wellington’s Sam Morgan in 1999. Now boasting almost 75,000 members, Trade Me is going to be tough for any competing website to beat.
Auction sites galore Read Post »
Now that Christmas is over for another year, the next big landmark on the social calendar is New Year’s Eve. While Christmas is a time for over-eating (and over-spending), new year is known for more liquid indulgences. Martinis Online, based in Calgary, Alberta (the martini capital of the world, so the site says), was put
Every conversation I’ve taken part in lately seems to contain the question: “So, have you done your Christmas shopping yet?” The short answer is no. In fact, it’s the only answer. Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy Christmas. It’s a great time to spend with family and friends, a time of good whisky and
Checking Santa’s travels on the web Read Post »
