324: Access denied   Thursday 14 January 2010

The internet, a computer

The internet, a computer

“The Digital Economy Bill sets out Government plans to ensure the UK is at the leading edge of the global digital economy.”
source: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport

296: Technotrauma   Thursday 3 December 2009

Abbey Lane, Edinburgh

Abbey Lane, Edinburgh

“Discarded Computer Monitors, whether CRT or TFT, working or faulty, are classed as hazardous waste by the European Union.”
source: IT Green

289: No plastic   Tuesday 24 November 2009

Victoria Wine, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

Victoria Wine, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

“An average cash transaction costs retailers 2 pence; a debit card payment costs 8 pence, but they are charged a massive 35 pence when a customer uses a credit card … If charges for every payment method were as low as they are for cash, over £800 million in cost savings would be passed on to customers through lower shop prices.”
source: The British Retails Consortium

278: What a relief   Monday 9 November 2009

Halfords, Almondvale Retail Park, Livingston

Halfords, Almondvale Retail Park, Livingston

“POCKETOILET™ utilises advanced technology originally developed to relieve the problems of astronauts in space”
source: Ardern Healthcare

270: OMG!!1!   Wednesday 28 October 2009

The Salvation Army, The Pleasance, Edinburgh

The Salvation Army, The Pleasance, Edinburgh

“If Jesus had been born in the 21st rather than the 1st century, would he have taught by text?”
source: rejesus.co.uk

254: Sky’s the limit   Tuesday 6 October 2009

Sky News

Sky News

“Most of the time these problems can be resolved by turning the box off and turning it back on.”
source: eKnowledge

212: Dirty qwerty   Friday 7 August 2009

office keyboard, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

office keyboard, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

“The main cause of a bug-infested keyboard is eating lunch at your desk. The food deposits encourage the growth of millions of bacteria, which can lead to stomach bugs.”
source: Which?

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173: Offline   Monday 15 June 2009

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

Leith Walk, Edinburgh

“you can provide FREE Internet access for customers which in turn will attract more new customers to your premises. You will also increase your trade as customers are likely to stay longer and spend more.”
source: PubInnGuide

163: Embrace the future   Monday 1 June 2009

St John Street, Edinburgh

St John Street, Edinburgh

“The average UK home now has:
* 2.4 TVs
* 1.6 computers
* 2.4 games consoles
* 3 mobile phones
* 2.2 MP3 players”

source: O2 Digital News Centre

095: Keeping you informed   Wednesday 25 February 2009

Clapham Junction, London

Clapham Junction, London



“Live travel news”
source: Transport for London