It’s not uncommon for people to ignore basic and well-known computer and internet security practices. They don’t perform regular backups. They don’t use password managers, two-factor authentication, or even different passwords for different accounts. They click on links in phishing emails. They know better but they don’t bother until they get burned. Then, of course, it’s too late. Continue reading “Chrome Will Soon Warn You About Unsecure Websites. Should You Be Concerned?”
National Techies Day: Notable Days In Tech History
Since 1999 October 3rd is recognized as National Techies Day. Make sure to thank your IT guy, web developer or favorite software engineer 😉 I am sure they appreciate sweets and anything that includes caffeine! Here are a few notable days in tech history to honor this day. Continue reading “National Techies Day: Notable Days In Tech History”
Homework Hack: Apps for helping with homework
With the school season back in session, here are a few apps that help with homework. Techchrunch tested out the study aids and here are their favorites. Continue reading “Homework Hack: Apps for helping with homework”
8 Must Have Tools For Online Privacy
From VPNs to password managers, here are 8 must-have tools for online privacy. Continue reading “8 Must Have Tools For Online Privacy”
Are all of your marketing campaigns failing? This might be why!
Many years ago, when I assisted my first client with a radio advertising campaign I was told by my mentor at the time that there are three things needed to make advertising/marketing successful; those three things were a good message, frequency and consistency. I have since added a few other items to that list with providing a good product atop that list. If you can’t provide a good product and a good customer experience all of your marketing campaigns are useless. Additionally, understanding the goals and challenges help evaluate the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns. Continue reading “Are all of your marketing campaigns failing? This might be why!”
Tech Tip: Hands-On with the iOS 11 Customizable Control Center
A completely redesigned Control Center is one of the hallmarks of iOS 11. Having ditched card-based layout spanning multiple pages, Control Center has adopted a single-page design. Control Center on iOS 11 is realized as a full-screen scrollable overlay, a design that has allowed Apple to put many more useful controls at your fingertips than ever before. Continue reading “Tech Tip: Hands-On with the iOS 11 Customizable Control Center”
Where teens spent their (or their parents) money this summer
Over the summer, the video game industry may lose out a bit to theme parks and museums, movies, and device-free summer camps, but video games still captured 6 percent amount of dollars spent by 13-to-16-year-olds, the teen demographic discussed here. This figure is the games themselves, and excludes spending for platforms such as Twitch, where 10 million daily active users spend nearly two hours a day watching video game play. Continue reading “Where teens spent their (or their parents) money this summer”
Does your company utilize QR Codes and NFC? Should you be?
On an interesting note, Apple has built a native QR Code reader into the camera. I know what your are thinking, Androids have had this feature for years. Many notables have deemed the QR Code as dead, but the addition of a native QR Code reader in iOS 11 could make us believe otherwise. Continue reading “Does your company utilize QR Codes and NFC? Should you be?”