In 2017, Americans spent an average of 6 hours per day on their smartphones. There’s no denying it anymore, we’re addicted to our devices and we won’t stop until we take action… or until our phones do. iOS 12 for iPhone was released on September 17, 2018, and offers a way to limit how much time one spends on his...
As technology has changed over time, there has been a huge need recognition for businesses to go digital. Almost all consumers have Internet access/smartphones, so marketers have greatly tapped into this technological opportunity of advertising, marketing, web tracking, and research. How have businesses adapted to this technological change? What does it mean to market digitally? How can your business...
Is your computer running slower than normal? When was the last time you shut it down? If it’s been a while, or you can’t remember the last time it was shut down, that could be the reason why it’s slowing down. We know it can be annoying to wait for your system to reboot, but turning off regularly is better...
With social platforms and all sorts of technology available to us, there’s a lot going on. For consumers, it’s quite the overload. For businessmen and women, it’s always a question of how to differentiate yourself, and where to start in a world of so many options. What exactly does it mean to live in a time of information overload? What...
Whenever you create a new account on a platform you have never used before, you are now almost always given the option to login using your Facebook account and password. Instead of making a profile under this new platform, it would pool in your information from Facebook and use this information. Let’s take a closer look at what happens when...
Online retail has become one of the most competitive forms of retail, as most consumers have turned to the Internet for their needs and necessities. With so much competition out in the market, free shipping is just one way to differentiate yourself. Let’s explore the many benefits of offering free shipping as a business owner. Differentiation Differentiating yourself with free...
Passwords are the way in which we log into our accounts. They’re often forgotten and changed or saved when we check the “remember me” box. Some of us even keep a document, Excel sheet, or note in our phone with all of our passwords compiled in one place. But is this a good method? How often should we update our...
In an office setting, some days may be harder than others to feel productive. Life can get in the way sometimes, which makes it hard to get work done. Read on for some tips on how to stay productive at work: Clean Your Desk If there is clutter in your environment, it can negatively impact your productivity and mood. Clean...
When you think of an office, what comes to mind? You probably think of a desk, a chair, a computer with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, a filing cabinet or some other organizer, and maybe some decorations to personalize the space. This is typical in most offices. While basic equipment can help you get work done, it can also be...
In previous blog posts, we have explored different viruses, malware, and other threats and attacks on computers. Thinking back on this, it raised the question: can smartphones or tablets get viruses? Mobile devices differ significantly from desktop computers – websites are built differently for mobile devices than for computers. As such, is it worth a hacker’s time to build a...
Security is a big topic in the world of technology. There exists a range of different security measures, depending on the type of technology, such as passwords, PINs, and fingerprints, among others. Each of these security measures has its own advantages and disadvantages. Let’s look at where these measures are used, and if there are any emerging technologies in the...
Every few months, it seems like a new computer virus or other malicious attack becomes present on the web. Moreover, there are currently thousands of viruses and malware floating around on the Internet. Thinking about this, the thought of their origination crossed my mind – why do these things exist, and who’s behind it and why? Nobody looks to intentionally...