POPI Act and what it means for internet users and businesses
South Africa’s comprehensive Protection of Personal Information (POPI) Act is now in effect. It is one of the world’s most sweeping regulations around personal information and carries hefty fines for businesses that break the law. In short, the POPI Act outlines how businesses, websites and government departments can process the personal information of their customers or citizens.
African Bird of Prey Sanctuary
Situated on 60 hectares of scenic valley bushveld, within easy access of both Durban and Pietermaritzburg, the African Bird of Prey Sanctuary is safe-haven to the widest selection of indigenous raptors in southern Africa. We invite you to visit our tranquil bird park and experience South Africa’s magnificent aerial predators firsthand.
India-South Africa relations: A perennial bond
India’s relationship with South Africa is both fundamental and unique, dating back several centuries and is anchored in common ideals, ideas, interests, and icons – like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. However, their bilateral relationship remained strained for a long time due to South Africa’s apartheid government.
We Object to Shell and CGG Seismic Surveys on RSA Coast!
The vessel operated by Shell Exploration and Production SA’s hirelings, Shearwater GeoServices, will, for five months, drag up to 48 air guns methodically through 6,011km² of ocean surface, firing extremely loud shock wave emissions that penetrate through 3km of water and 40km into the Earth’s crust below the seabed.
Inside Facebook’s Push to Defend Its Image
Mark Zuckerberg, the chief executive, has signed off on an effort to show users pro-Facebook stories and to distance himself from scandals. Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, signed off last month on a new initiative code-named Project Amplify. The effort, which was hatched at an internal meeting in January, had a specific purpose: to use Facebook’s News Feed, the site’s most important digital real estate, to show people positive stories about the social network.
ADSL vs. VDSL. What’s the Difference Between ADSL and VDSL?
Due to high availability and affordable rates ADSL and VDSL are still the most widely used type of internet connections across the globe. The need for high speed internet connection is always in demand due to the frequent HD streaming or sharing the internet connection at home or office.
How this company leveraged AI to become the Netflix of Finland
Twenty years ago, Facebook did not exist. Google had just failed to sell itself to Yahoo for $1 million. Netflix was a fledgling startup struggling to establish a working business model around selling and renting DVDs online. Today, Facebook and Google are among the top ten most valuable companies, and Netflix, now the most popular online streaming service with nearly 200 million users worldwide, is worth over $200 billion.
What to do during the lockdown: Games, online courses and new skills
The lockdown has hit everyone hard. It’s not just the prospect of not being able to work that’s so difficult to deal with, it’s the mental health struggles that come with it. That’s why finding a way to occupy the mind is so important. By keeping themselves busy, someone will be able to get through the toughest moments of lockdown with much more ease. So, what can be done to keep the lockdown blues at bay?
Google Chrome adds new features for development
Google Chrome is the most famous web browser in the world, with more than 62% of the market share of web browsers across all operating systems, according to the latest statistics from W3Counter. Since the majority of people use the Google Chrome browser to browse the Internet, it is essential for web developers to ensure that their applications and websites work well with it. Hence if you are a developer it is imperative that you have the right plugins to increase your productivity.
What is Causing JavaScript Errors in WordPress 5.5?
WP 5.5 deprecated support for jQuery Migrate may have caused at least 50,000 broken sites. An issue with how themes handle pagination is causing other sites to break after updating to 5.5. That’s a lot of publishers who were affected by this issue and there are likely going to be more who are seeking this solution. Fortunately there are solutions.
6 Ways Offshore Web Development Can Improve Your Business
Your website is the face of your business. It tells the world who you are and what you stand for. Therefore, you can't put your web development in the hands of just anyone: you need to entrust it to the experts.
Introducing WordPress 5.4 (Blocks, Features, New APIs)
The highly anticipated release of WordPress 5.4 is slated for 31 March 2020. With it will come some exciting new features and improvements. Whether you love or hate change, knowing what to expect can help you prepare. WordPress provides users with a steady stream of information about upcoming releases.
How designers and developers can collaborate better
Between 2017 and 2018, Google produced a series of 24 short videos that saw digital designer Mustafa Kurtuldu interview a host of designers and developers about the various quirks of their profession, from “Becoming a Creative Coder” to “UX Research and Usability Testing.”
Critical bugs in WordPress plugins InfiniteWP, WP Time Capsule
Two WordPress plugins, InfiniteWP Client And WP Time Capsule, contain serious security vulnerabilities that have opened up an estimated 320,000 websites to exploit. The pair, used to manage multiple WordPress websites from one server and create backups for files and database entries when updates are issued, were examined by cybersecurity researchers from WebArx who found “logical issues in the code that allows you to login into an administrator account without a password.”
Why agencies keep winning with WordPress
It’s no coincidence that WordPress has grown to become the web’s most popular Content Management System (CMS) by a long margin. It’s a dependable, scalable platform used by businesses of all shapes and sizes, and agencies have been particularly successful when it comes to winning new business with this CMS.
Web Developer Services Market to Grow Significantly by 2019
Web development firms provide custom development services to help businesses build software, websites, and web applications for both internal and external use. This report focuses on the Global Web Developer Services Market landscape, future outlook, growth opportunities, and key and key contacts.
4 Times its okay to tell your client ‘No’
Whether you work for an agency or as a freelance developer, telling a client “no” can be awkward or even risky. However, the old adage that “the customer is always right” isn’t true in every case. In fact, sometimes saying “no” is a necessity. Fortunately, if you turn clients down respectfully and explain your reasoning, these potentially difficult interactions can end up strengthening rather than harming your relationships.
Managing WordPress Best Practices
WordPress makes it fairly easy to set up and run a website. However, this doesn’t mean there’s zero upkeep involved in managing your site. It doesn’t matter if it’s a blog, a business site, or even an online store – they all involve a lot more ongoing work than your clients might anticipate. For example, your clients...
Revolutionizing the web development sector
IoT is a diligent technology that has totally transformed our daily lives. But how has the technology affected web developers? In this article, we attempt to understand the impact of IoT on the web development landscape. IoT is undoubtably a big tech-wave in the web development landscape. It clearly defines the smart...
WordPress could give Tumblr the thing it needs most: stability
Automattic, the company behind the longstanding blog platform WordPress, just bought Tumblr from Verizon for a pittance — leaving many of the quirky, beloved social network’s users wondering what comes next. Axios reported that Automattic purchased Tumblr,
How to retain customers online
It is essential to bring new customers to your e-commerce store, but it is more important to keep them coming back. Customer retention is better than customer acquisition. You can improve the loyalty of your regular customers, which, contrary to popular belief, is a bit more difficult for new customers.