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…
Read MoreBuilding 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…
Read MoreCleaning and Caring for Your Technology
If you have a laptop, computer, tablet, phone, or camera, you want to be sure you’re taking care of your devices by properly cleaning them to ensure health and longevity. If you use these devices for work or other non-personal matters, you definitely want to be sure you’re taking extreme precautions. Read on for protection,…
Read MoreProtecting Your Devices at the Beach
Summertime means spending more time outdoors, and a connected society means we bring our devices with us wherever we go. This can present problems, though, as the sun, heat, and the elements can cause harm to our precious gadgets; they can overheat with prolonged exposure to the sun, the screen can be hard to read…
Read MoreHow your Business can Benefit from Information Technology
It’s no doubt that information technology (IT) is widely present across all types of businesses. Whether you run a kiosk and perform transactions through a credit card reader attached to a device, or you run a full-fledged web development company with computers and programs, a strong wifi connection, servers, and accounts on web hosting platforms,…
Read MoreMagic Mouse and Magic Keyboard by Apple
Have you been considering a change in your office? Have you heard of the Magic Mouse and Keyboard made by Apple? Have you been looking for a new keyboard that allows for better and quicker typing? Read this guide if you’ve been wondering how well these products work, or if you want to explore…
Read MoreSteps to Securing Tech Use for Business
IT support helps businesses take the many precautions towards securing tech use for business. There are many ways in which it’s possible to lose your data: hacking, natural disaster, data loss, etc. You don’t want your business to fall subject to a crisis like this. Read this guide to help you take all measures possible…
Read MoreChili’s Data Breach
Last month, we explored the data breach at Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue that affected over 5 million shoppers. Well, the hackers are at it again, and this time the target was Chili’s Grill & Bar, the Tex-Mex style restaurant. To anyone who ate at a Chili’s restaurant between March and April 2018,…
Read MoreIs WebAuthn the End of Passwords?
Could this be it? Have passwords finally gone the way of the dodo? This might be the case, according to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Their solution? WebAuthn, or Web Authentication, which is a standard that allows users to verify their identity more securely than with a password. W3C CEO Jeff Jaffe said in…
Read MoreHow to Bypass Security Threats on Public Wifi
We previously explored the Dangers of Public Wifi, including what to look out for and steps you can take to protect yourself. We discussed integrating an SSL for an extra layer of protection when connected to public wifi: What is SSL? SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, creates a private and encrypted connection so the browser…
Read MoreHow to Better Recognize Spam and Dangerous Links
Recognizing spam, phishing, and fake URLs are important to avoid blind clicking and hurting your technology. Take these steps to get in the habit of recognizing what’s fake, and what’s safe to click on when surfing the web. Flashing, Low Quality Images Flashing photos that look emphasized or unrealistic is usually a good sign for…
Read MoreDiscovering a Device: The Apple Pencil
The new Apple pencil is being named for its truly “unmatched versatility.” If you love the idea of being able to go paperless but you still like to add creativity to your documents and apps, look no further. The Apple pencil is where the creative and the academic meet- the perfect tool. The pencil…
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