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Closing the Digital Skills Gap in the Workforce

July 7, 2018 6:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Closing the Digital Skills Gap in the Workforce

The digital skills gap is an obviously apparent gap in fluently understanding technology. Most millennials don’t struggle with this, as they’re very tech-fluent. The Baby Boomer generations I and II are generally those who struggle most with closing the digital skills gap because they didn’t grow up with the same technology and were not surrounded by this fast paced tech-edge...


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Hardwiring your Office for Strong Internet Connectivity

July 5, 2018 5:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Hardwiring your Office for Strong Internet Connectivity

Many businesses and buildings face internet connectivity issues. Sometimes, it can be hard to connect to wifi, no matter how much you have IT companies check out things. The physical building and location in which you’re trying to get connectivity could be the problem. If you’re having trouble maintaining a stable wifi connection, read on to see the benefits of...


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Tips for Optimizing Storage on Your Devices

July 3, 2018 5:39 pm Published by Comments Off on Tips for Optimizing Storage on Your Devices

Storage can be a confusing topic when it comes to your tech devices. When purchasing your device, you always have the question of size and storage. You’re faced with questions like, “how much storage do you need?, and how do you plan to use this device?” Sometimes it may feel like we’re always running out of storage, be it our...


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Tech Organization to Increase Employee Productivity

July 1, 2018 5:15 pm Published by Comments Off on Tech Organization to Increase Employee Productivity

  As a business owner, you want to do everything possible to increase productivity for your employees. You can do this by providing them with the appropriate technology to keep themselves organized. This can be done by training your employees with work apps and setting up the right technology at their desks. Technology Business leaders can provide employees with the...


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Why are Security Issues Still so Persistent?

June 29, 2018 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Why are Security Issues Still so Persistent?

What’s with all the security issues? It seems like every month there are new vulnerabilities and problems surfacing. We trust programmers and developers to weed out bugs and mistakes in their code before they release to the public. In fact, they do, but nobody is perfect. In the past, it was common to test for vulnerabilities after the code was...


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Mozilla Firefox Pushes for Internet Security

June 27, 2018 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Mozilla Firefox Pushes for Internet Security

Privacy and security remain one of the biggest issues to tackle concerning the world of IT. With each release of new technology, we progressively improve security, but this only lasts so long before hackers discover flaws and vulnerabilities within the software. Security will never be perfect – there’s no end in sight, only gradual improvements. On the Internet side of...


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Computer, Printer, and Monitor FAQs

June 20, 2018 5:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Computer, Printer, and Monitor FAQs

When it comes to computer use, people generally have the same types of questions and misconceptions. If you’re experiencing general issues with your printer, monitor or computer, check out these quick FAQs. Some of your questions may be answered. My printer is printing smudged/crooked pages If your printer is printing messy pages, you may have to clean it. All printers have...


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The FBI Wants You to Reset your Router

June 18, 2018 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on The FBI Wants You to Reset your Router

Are the Russians are at it again? This time, authorities believe that Russian hackers have gained access to hundreds of thousands of routers in both homes and small businesses. Talos, the cyber intelligence unit at Cisco, discovered this most recent hacking incident during the week of May 20, 2018. On Friday, May 25, 2018, the FBI issued a notice nationwide...


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Bluetooth Devices

June 15, 2018 5:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Bluetooth Devices

Bluetooth is the short-range wireless interconnection of mobile phones, computers, and other electronic devices. Tons of devices can be paired with bluetooth, and it makes tech use super easy and convenient. If you struggle with bluetooth connections, or want to know more about them, read through this blog to decide if bluetooth technology is right for you! Bluetooth Connection in...


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Why Should I Update Software Regularly?

June 10, 2018 5:23 pm Published by Comments Off on Why Should I Update Software Regularly?

Software updates are extremely important with technology. Be it your phone, computer, or tablet software, almost every technology needs regular updating. Read on to find out why updates are so important, and what you can do to stay on top of them. Why Do We Need Updates? When your device is offering you the choice to update, this means that...


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The Importance of Properly Charging Technology

June 5, 2018 4:39 pm Published by Comments Off on The Importance of Properly Charging Technology

The life of your technology depends on how well you take care of your things. Charging your technology can seem like something simple or mindless, but your charging habits greatly impact the health of your technology. Extend your time with your electronics by mindfully charging in these ways. Unplugging and Plugging In When you unplug or plug in your devices...


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Building a Better Computer

June 4, 2018 12:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Building a Better Computer

In January 2018, we looked at what’s next after the demise of Moore’s Law. Moore’s Law states that as the size of transistors shrinks, meaning that more can fit on a single chip, computer speed increases exponentially every two years. Soon, however, we will have reached the maximum number of transistors we can fit on a chip – they can...