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1.2 billion accounts compromised

Since the advent of the Internet, hackers have been actively trying to exploit it. Over the past few years, many have targeted different websites to obtain user account details like usernames and passwords. There seems to be a trend where the number of accounts compromised with each new security announcement is rising. In early August,… Continue reading 1.2 billion accounts compromised

A quick look at IFTTT

The world is becoming increasingly connected, especially when you look at all the different apps on your device and computer. The problem for some though is that all these apps simply aren’t connected enough, and it takes time to share information across devices or services. One tool that may help, while also helping increase productivity… Continue reading A quick look at IFTTT

Developing accessible technology plans

The vast majority of countries in the West have some requirement or law that states that businesses need to meet the needs of their employees. For many businesses this means implementing systems that afford a duty of care and allow employees to do their job adequately. As such, it is a good idea for companies… Continue reading Developing accessible technology plans

Top apps for iPhone’s address book

People today are relying on their iPhones more than ever before, especially when it comes to keeping contact information like names, numbers, and email addresses. Despite its ease of access, having to update your contact information every time someone changes their number can be a pain. And what do you do if your iPhone breaks… Continue reading Top apps for iPhone’s address book

Using an alias in Gmail

Because much of our personal and work lives are online these days, it can be challenging for some users to actually differentiate between a work and personal profile, especially when many use the same email address. For Gmail users, there is a solution that could help separate work from personal lives, and important from unimportant… Continue reading Using an alias in Gmail

Looking at Facebook’s Save feature

For many users, Facebook is one of the best places to get to read great articles and content, largely because it is where our friends share interesting content. The problem with this is that not all of us have time to read articles or content immediately and finding these links when we do have time… Continue reading Looking at Facebook’s Save feature

5 ways virtualization fails

There are a number of beneficial tech solutions available to business owners who are looking to improve system efficiency or reduce operating costs. One of the most useful is virtualization, or the migration of physical systems to virtual counterparts. When virtualization is successful it can really help and support a business. However, there is always… Continue reading 5 ways virtualization fails

Does your company need a data warehouse?

The data your business generates and captures is among the one of the most important assets available to yourself and your and employees. Unfortunately, the amount of data available is growing exponentially and it can quickly overwhelm many positions. One solution that allows businesses to better manage data is the data warehouse. The only question,… Continue reading Does your company need a data warehouse?

Finding apps on your iPad

The app is arguably the most important part of the iPad. After all, it is the apps that give the device it’s unparalleled usability and features. A common issue many users come across though is that they often have a large number of apps and it can be tough to figure out what apps you… Continue reading Finding apps on your iPad

What exactly is Android Work?

While Android is one of the most popular mobile operating systems out there, many business owners often view it as being not secure enough, or being difficult to manage. In an effort to make the system even more useful for businesses, and more secure, the company has announced a new program called Android Work which will… Continue reading What exactly is Android Work?