We went to PHP UK 2023! Back in February, we attended the PHP UK Conference in London. A month on, we’re reflecting on our highlights and spilling the beans on some the interesting topics that... read more
Servers PHP vs Perl: What’s the difference? You don’t have to venture too far into technical discussion forums or social media to see developers debating the pros and cons of different programming languages. Two of the... read more
Digital PHP is alive – long live PHP! The adage that “PHP is dead” has been lurking around the internet for decades. Often touted by those that haven’t used PHP since the early (and dark) version 5... read more
Setting up a business Choosing a business structure: limited company or sole trader You might have written up your business plan and conducted all the appropriate market research, but have you considered how you want to structure your business? In this article, we’... read more
Servers 10 reasons to consider a virtual private server (VPS) When building a website, there's a lot to consider. There’s the design of course, plus any special features and functionality – and what many people forget – how to... read more
The future of the internet The internet truly is incredible, and it continues to develop and improve every year. But what does the future hold for the internet? And how will our lives be impacted?... read more
Business The benefits of voice search for businesses We’ve all heard of voice search technology, and there’s a strong chance you’ve even used it. It’s projected to have an imminent impact, with forecasted figures... read more
Security How to keep your children safe online While a return to schools might mean children are spending less time attached to computers and devices, the last year of virtual home schooling has fast-tracked a lot of youngsters’... read more
Websites Need for speed: Slow loading websites cost retailers nearly £60bn in lost sales each year A speedy website is a vital part of providing a positive user experience online. As technology progresses, user expectations grow, and their tolerance for slow or sloppy websites diminishes. In... read more
Business Showrooming and webrooming ‘Online shopping is killing the high street’ – an idea that’s repeated so often, it’s almost universally accepted as the truth. But is this an accurate statement? A casual... read more
Cloud What is cloud gaming and is it the future? It didn’t take long for video games to become a huge cultural force. Now worth roughly double the film industry, gaming is massive – and by its very nature, it... read more
Servers Windows Server 2019 — Server Core vs. Desktop Experience (GUI) When deploying your Windows server, you can choose either Server with Desktop Experience or Server Core. Read on to find out which one of these is right for you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------... read more
Websites Want to design your own website? Here are 5 professional tips We’ve previously discussed how important a user interface is to making a good first impression, and to keep customers and users on a website or application. We asked our... read more
