Who Can You Trust with Your Data? (Infographic)

With everyone very concerned about which governmental agencies can access your data, which companies are giving away or selling your data to others and general privacy concerns, having a presence on the internet might end up being more trouble than its worth.

So what data can people get access to and how can you protect yourself? We have this handy infographic to help you out.

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Where Will the Internet Grow in the Future? (Infographic)

Since 2006, the number of internet users worldwide has doubled to about 2.4 billion people online. That’s over one-third of the global population connected to the internet and there’s still room to grow.

So where will the next group of internet users come from and how quickly are they expected to go online? We have a handy infographic about the future of the internet.

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The 9 Types of Facebook User (Infographic)

I’ve pretty much given up on using Facebook (as our Facebook fans would probably be quick to remind me) but that doesn’t mean that everyone else has stopped using it. In fact, Facebook still has over one billion active users log on each month.

So as a non-using user of Facebook, I part of a group that comprises only 18% of Facebook users. Find out where you fall in with other Facebook users with this handy infographic.

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How Will Humanity Get to Mars?

And now for something a bit different. With the recent news that the Mars One project had over 100,000 people apply for the one-way trip to the red planet, maybe now would be a good time to look at the logistics of actually making the trip to Mars.

Space physicist, Martin Archer, explains how humanity would be able to make it to Mars with current technology but also details the dangers that astronauts face when making an interplanetary journey.

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Lowdown Monthly – May 2013

lowdown-new-small-lIt’s time to once again take a look back at the past month here on the blog with Lowdown Monthly. Considering the amount of content we’ve pushed out over the 31 days in May, I thought now would be a good time to bring it back. So here’s our look back at our favourite and the most popular posts of May.

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What Your Coffee Says About You (Infographic)

Have I ever mentioned that I’m an habitual coffee drinker? My dentist is willing to remind me of that based on the colouring of my coffee-stained teeth. It’s not like I have twenty to thirty ounces of coffee a day. Oh, wait…

So have you ever wondered what your coffee order says about you to other people? I’m sure it’s not a surprise to anyone that I don’t have chef’s fingers. Hence, I completely understand the coffee-to-go explanation.

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Lowdown Monthly – April 2013

lowdown-new-small-lIt’s time to once again take a look back at the past month here on the blog with Lowdown Monthly. Considering the amount of content we’ve pushed out over the 30 days in April, I thought now would be a good time to bring it back. So here’s our look back at our favourite and the most popular posts of March. Continue reading

Lowdown Monthly – March 2013

lowdown-new-small-lIt’s time to once again take a look back at the past month here on the blog with Lowdown Monthly. Considering the amount of content we’ve pushed out over the 31 days in March, I thought now would be a good time to bring it back. So here’s our look back at our favourite and the most popular posts of March. Continue reading

The Shelf Life of Food (Infographic)

I don’t know if you noticed but we’re pretty big fans of food around these parts. Who can blame us? Food, done well, tastes amazing.

Now, we’re always looking for new info and tips about food. That brings us to this infographic. If ever you’ve been unsure how long you can keep your food for, this handy infographic has the answer for you. Continue reading

Lowdown Monthly – February 2013

lowdown-new-small-lIt’s time to once again take a look back at the past month here on the blog with Lowdown Monthly. Considering the amount of content we’ve pushed out over the 28 days in February, I thought now would be a good time to bring it back. So here’s our look back at our favourite and the most popular posts of February. Continue reading