Why Are Scam Emails Written So Poorly?

Have you ever received an email from a so-called Nigerian prince? They are harrowingly attempting to smuggle wealth out their nation, and need a foreigner’s help. Others will say you are the beneficiary of an unbeknownst distant relative’s will, who happens to be an exceedingly rich monarch with no immediate family and millions of dollars […]

Has Spell Check Ruined Us?

Some of us spend all day, everyday, typing away at a keyboard. Whether writing out a report or responding to an important client, we rely on spell check to guide us. The red squiggly little line is our saviour. If you’re anything like me, you may have noticed that when left unassisted, the correct spelling […]

Where Is Twitter Heading?

Twitter is a brilliant example of the power of the internet. The social network was founded on the premise of brevity and was popularised by its chic 140 character limit. It launched the hashtag and built a stronghold in the mainstream media landscape. People once tweeted about news stories, but tweets are now news stories […]