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Sunshine on a rainy day: eleven essential questions about cloud computing

Monday, April 18th, 2011

This guest blog post was written by Francesca Geens from IT Consultancy Digital Dragonfly.

When I mention cloud computing to some people they say they don’t know what I am talking about– well they are in good company –  recent research has shown that nearly half of those not using cloud computing don’t know what it means.

In this blog post I’ll address those common questions which people ask me about cloud computing:

Cloud Computing - Is there a difference between 'The Cloud' and 'Cloud Computing'? Isn't it just the same as the internet? (more…)

Which browser do you use? (Poll)

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Here at Top Left Design, we need to keep on top of many different browsers – websites can look different depending on which one you use!

While the less tech-savvy Windows users amongst you may still be using Internet Explorer (*ahem*), most of you will have no doubt experimented with different browsers.

Many many browsers

With so many available, which one do you prefer to use?

Which browser do YOU use?

  • Google Chrome (75%, 3 Votes)
  • Firefox (25%, 1 Votes)
  • Internet Explorer (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Opera (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Safari (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Other (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 4

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How to speed through work like a demon

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

speed demon - How to speed through work like a demon

PANIC! Too much work, not enough time.

How will I ever get through this in the time I have?

Sometimes working late is a necessity, but I’m not sure it’s completely healthy.

Therefore, in order to achieve a proper work/life balance one must find a way to speed through work like a demon.

Understanding what a speed demon is.

Demon is originally a Greek term which means a wise, guardian spirit.

Demons have since evolved into bad things. But a speed demon is both wise and crafty, a mix between old and new demon.

As Michael Jackson says “aint nothing gonna stop me, aint no stop and go, I’m speeding at the midway, I gotta really burn this road” – I think he could be onto something there.

Aint no stop and go.

How true of speed demons, a job is at hand and must be done. This requires some effort, head down, goals in mind, and a finish line that is in sight. Once you start you can only stop once complete!

My advice – LISTS – Lists make the world go round.

Lists mean you remember to get the milk while at the shop and lists can give me a sense of achievement.

Every task I cross off my list gives me a strong drive to complete the next task in record time.

So in order to speed through work like a demon here are some easy steps.

  • Plan ahead. Decide what really needs to be done in record time. No use in panicking over work that can be done later.
  • Make a list and cross each task off like a champion.
  • Ignore the world as much as possible while in speed of light mode.
  • Make sure a prize is waiting at the end. Whether it’s cake, beer, or simply putting your feet up and finally breathing again. All work is done better when a reward is in sight.

I hope this has helped you in your quest to be a speed demon at work, and I hope with the extra time you create for yourself, you spare a moment to comment on this post, share it around on Twitter and Facebook and other fun stuff.

Golden Rules of Blogging

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Thinking of starting starting a blog? Maybe you already have a blog but aren’t 100% sure of those little dos and don’ts that somehow you’re just EXPECTED to know! Well, help is on the way! We like to think we’ve had a bit of experience with blogging, so we have come up with 3 Golden Rules to think about when taking a step into the wonderful world of blogging! (more…)

8 Ways To Increase Your Browser Productivity

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

We all know that web browsers are getting faster. So what can you do to keep up with them?

8 ways to improve your browser productivity

There used to be a time when you might have waited 3 minutes for a webpage to open.

Then we got broadband.

Then we only had to wait an average 10 seconds for a page to load.

Then we got Firefox.

Now our new browsers such as Google’s ‘Chrome’ not only load the page in a split-second, but the programs themselves open almost instantaneously. Plus they can handle a metric ton of ‘tabs’ and not slow your computer down in the process!

Here’s 8 tips to give your web-surfing a steroid boost
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August productivity

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Here are the things we are planning this month!

 

- Top Left Design Trademark
- Make full Use of Freshbooks!
- Launch EcoFriendly Sites
- Manuals printed with tabs
- Sign up on http://expertsources.co.uk (this is done!!)
- Develop our SEO offering for our clients
- Organise the CDs alphabetically
- Write copy for TLD brochure

Added to this we hope to launch at least 3 of our sites and get design sign off on 4 more!

Well you gotta have goals – right?

From the Ocado website

From the Ocado website - I like it!