Ensure that every time you use your computer that you are sitting comfortably. You will be amazed at how much time can pass when you just log on to check your email. You might end up spending an hour when you only intended to spend 5 mins.

Eye Strain

Staring at a computer screen for any extended time can put a strain on your eyes. Make sure the screen brightness is suitable for the amount of light in the room. If you have percripstion glass’s for reading ensure you wear them when using your computer.

Desktops are now a dying breed, most desktops are being replaced by laptops. Users of desktops generally use them as they need a lot of computing power for high end design and video editing. They are made up of the tower, monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse.

Laptops

Laptops are now the most used type of computer due to the big increase in computing power and long battery life.Laptops are all in one desktops with monitor, speakers, webcam, keyboard and mouse all built into the case.

Tablets

The new breed of computer. Tablets have been around for quite awhile but it wasn’t until Apple unveiled the iPad that they really took off. Tablets are even more compact than laptops and are generally no bigger than an A4 notepad.

Smartphones

Computers everywhere. The revolution in the smartphone industry has really made computing on the go a reality. There is no more need of special mobile websites as they offer the full Internet in he palm of your hand.

It makes for an interesting read but makes you wonder where are all the Irish websites? Boards.ie, RTE.ie, and IrishTimes.com. Let me know if you think there is a website that should be in the Top 10.

Ireland’s top 10 websites are as follow’s……….

Google.ie - The local version of this pre-eminent search engine, offering Irish pages as well as world results.

Google.com - Enables users to search the world’s information, including webpages, images, and videos. Offers unique features and search technology.

Facebook.com - A social utility that connects people, to keep up with friends, upload photos, share links and videos.

YouTube.com - YouTube is a way to get your videos to the people who matter to you. Upload, tag and share your videos worldwide!

Yahoo.com - A major internet portal and service provider offering search results, customizable content, chatrooms, free e-mail, clubs, and pager.

Wikipedia.com - A free encyclopedia built collaboratively using wiki software. (Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License).

LinkedIn.com - A networking tool to find connections to recommended job candidates, industry experts and business partners. Allows registered users to maintain a list of contact details of people they know and trust in business.

Live.com - Search engine from Microsoft.

Twitter.com - Social networking and microblogging service utilising instant messaging, SMS or a web interface.

Blogspot.com – Free blog provider from Google

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