At O'Brien Media, we're no strangers to the world of web technology. We've seen it all: from the latest trends in web design to the most intricate coding challenges. But today, being Friday the 13th, we thought we'd take a light-hearted look at how superstitions might play a role in the digital realm. 1. The Unlucky Number 404 We've all encountered the dreaded 404 error page. It's the digital...

At O'Brien Media, we're always on the lookout for ways to make browsing the web a little more enjoyable. That's why we're thrilled to share with you our latest discovery: the Tabby Cat browser extension for Edge and Chrome! If you're someone who finds the default landing page for your browser a little stress-inducing (we know we are!), then Tabby Cat is the perfect solution. Instead of being...

As the flowers start to bloom and the weather warms up, it's the perfect time to give your business a fresh start. And what better way to do that than with a new website? At O'Brien Media, we believe that having a great website is essential to standing out in the online world. With the increasing number of businesses going digital, it's more important than ever to make sure your website is...

Today, we celebrate a significant milestone in the history of mobile communication. On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper, an engineer at Motorola, made the first ever call on a true mobile phone while standing in a New York street. The call was made to his chief rival at Bell Labs, Joel Engel, which is believed to have been a cheeky move to gloat about his accomplishment. This momentous phone call...

What’s encrypting your internet surfing? An algorithm created by a supercomputer? Well, if the site you’re visiting is encrypted by the cybersecurity firm Cloudflare, your activity may be protected by a wall of lava lamps. Cloudflare covers websites for Uber, OKCupid, & FitBit, for instance. The wall of lamps in the San Francisco headquarters generates a random code. Over 100  lamps, in...