IT Support 101: What is ICANN and IANA?
Ever wonder who controls the naming of websites and IP addresses on the world? Google.com or Amazon.com or Facebook.com, websites with...
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Read everything technology and IT support related. We write about the latest tech news articles to keep you updated. We also write blogs designed to broaden your knowledge of IT and technology. IT Block also writes it's own style of tutorials and documentation designed to help anyone with their IT support and tech issues.
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Harrison Jones
- May 1, 2020
- 3 min
Social media boom is about to get even bigger - In the form of live streaming
As more and more weeks are added to lock downs worldwide, young people and even more so, elderly folk, are finding out new ways to fill...
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IT Block
- May 1, 2020
- 6 min
Easy way businesses can be found on Google maps
Google maps are not just a side application from Google, its an independent search engine for business, services or locations people wish...
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Harrison Jones
- Apr 28, 2020
- 4 min
IT Support 101 - How To Make Your Laptop Last Longer
A modern laptop endures an average life span of between 3 to 5 years, but you can make it live longer with appropriate care and regular...
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IT Block
- Apr 28, 2020
- 4 min
Businesses in lockdown prone to cyber-attacks
The year 2020 will go down in history not only as the time of pandemic but also working remotely or home working. Time will tell if...
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Harrison Jones
- Apr 27, 2020
- 4 min
Will Microsoft Come Out Stronger Than Ever?
Microsoft, perhaps the world's largest company in terms of market value (Over $1 trillion), will be looking to grow out stronger than...
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IT Block
- Apr 26, 2020
- 3 min
IT Support 101: Safely clean and disinfect IT hardware
A wipe a day keeps the virus away. Not unless you know how to safely clean and disinfect your IT hardware! An essential component of IT...
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Harrison Jones
- Apr 25, 2020
- 3 min
COVID 19: How Do Contact Tracing Apps Work?
In Singapore, we saw a high level of success initially through the use of contact tracing. But how do contact tracing apps work? Why Did...
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IT Block
- Apr 25, 2020
- 5 min
Easy way to position WiFi mesh routers
Have you ever wondered the most optimal position to place your new WiFi mesh router? WiFi mesh routers, if positioned at the most optimal...
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Harrison Jones
- Apr 24, 2020
- 4 min
Easy way to free up storage on your Windows PC
Running out of storage space in your Windows PC again? Seeing your storage get used up quickly is never a fun sight to see. Here's some...
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IT Block
- Apr 24, 2020
- 3 min
IT Support 101: What is VLAN?
Would you like to learn more about VLANs? What is VLAN? The movie Inception, if you have heard of it, depicts the ability of a group of...
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IT Block
- Apr 23, 2020
- 4 min
Best online ad platforms for your ad strategy
Sticking to one online ad platform may be bad, but advertising the wrong product on the wrong ad platform is much worse. Let's learn...
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Harrison Jones
- Apr 22, 2020
- 3 min
Best External Webcams For 2021
Looking to invest in a webcam but not sure which one to go for? Don't worry, here's a great guide to some excellent webcams on the market...
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IT Block
- Apr 21, 2020
- 3 min
Easy way to make a bootable Windows 10 USB
Make a Windows 10 bootable USB drive as easy as 1-2-3... Grab your thumb drive; we are about to take you for a ride. Even if you don't...
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IT Block
- Apr 20, 2020
- 4 min
Batteries will revolutionize technology, again.
The more energy we can store into batteries, the more technologically advanced we become. Among all the inventions or technology most...
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Harrison Jones
- Apr 18, 2020
- 3 min
Surge in home working impacts Singapore's ISP
With many firms in Singapore making the big decision to implement home working for their staff, the effects of increased broadband and...
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Harrison Jones
- Apr 17, 2020
- 3 min
IT Support 101: Google Chrome Not Starting in Windows 10
Opened up your Windows 10 PC or Laptop to find you can't start up Google Chrome? Don't stress - Here are the best steps to take to get...
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IT Block
- Apr 16, 2020
- 5 min
What is a Quantum Computer?
The age of quantum computing might be upon us, and set to change the world in ways we can only imagine. There is much confusion in the...
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IT Block
- Apr 14, 2020
- 3 min
Internet burden of COVID-19 pandemic
How has COVID-19 pandemic affected the global internet infrastructure? The Internet is struggling, and we have a good idea on the real...
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IT Block
- Apr 11, 2020
- 5 min
IT Support 101: On-premise server vs cloud server
Cloud sounds cool, cloud sounds sexy. But is this a want or a need?
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