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5 Helpful Tips On Recycling Your PC

Sep 3, 2019
4 min

5 Helpful Tips On Recycling Your PC

How Do I Dispose Of Obsolete Computers? Many of us have similar concerns: Will it cost money? Do I have options? Is it okay to throw old computers in a recycling bin? Is there help available if I’m not sure how to recycle my electronics? Could my personal data be compromised after my old computers leave the office? If you’re scratching your head over any or all of the above questions, we’ve got the answers for you. Will It Cost Money? No. In fact, it might even save you money

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Top 10 Ways to Use Your Voice Activated Assistant

Jul 27, 2019
8 min

Top 10 Ways to Use Your Voice Activated Assistant

1. Play music Voice activated assistants can be personal DJs that give instant access to nearly every piece of music you would want to hear. The Google Home voice activated speaker, the Amazon voice assistant Alexa, and Apple’s Siri all play music. Just say the wake word, “play,” and the song title you want, as in, “Alexa, play ‘Queen.’” Pair them with high end bluetooth speakers and they can fill the house with sound. “I’m sorry, I don’t know that one.” Have you heard this f

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Chromebook V. Laptop

Jul 27, 2019
6 min

Chromebook V. Laptop

The Advantages of HP Chromebooks 1. Lower prices and energy impact One of the main advantages for many users will be the competitive starting price for most HP Chromebooks. There are exceptions for both Windows laptops and HP Chromebooks, but on average you’ll see more affordable prices with the latter. Plus, Chrome OS excels at managing memory use, so you won't have to worry about paying for RAM upgrades anytime soon. It should keep even "power" Chrome users happy at 4GB to

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Will 5G Make Law Enforcements Job More Difficult?

Jul 20, 2019
2 min

Will 5G Make Law Enforcements Job More Difficult?

Europe’s police agency is worried that 5G will interfere with law enforcement’s ability to track people. Catherine De Bolle, head of Europol is asking European Union leaders to allow their agency to be more engaged in policy conversations involving the adoption of 5G technology. Police agencies in Europe, and the U.S., are capable of tracking and listening in on cell phones using 4G, but, many of the tools they use don’t work in the 5G network, De Bolle said. She explained th

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The Different Types of Hackers

Jul 20, 2019
1 min

The Different Types of Hackers

White Hat Hackers Mission: To protect organizations Personality trait: Ethical White hat hackers are hired to find security holes in an existing cyber system, so they can be patched. Blue Hat Hackers Mission: To perfect unreleased software Personality trait: Precise Blue hat hackers are hired to test software for bugs before its release. The name is believed to have come from Microsoft’s blue employee badges. Gray Hat Hackers Mission: To challenge themselves Personality trait

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The 10 Strangest 3D Printed Objects (So Far)

Jul 14, 2019
5 min

The 10 Strangest 3D Printed Objects (So Far)

1. Mouse ovaries Researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago created the first artificial mouse ovaries using a 3D printer. Ovaries aren’t the first thing you’d expect to be 3D printed, right? The mouse ovaries were created by 3D printing layers of gelatin. Then they were surgically implanted in seven infertile mice. Of the seven mice that received implants, three mice successfully gave birth to litters of pups. There are human implications to this discovery, of course.

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3 Reasons Why Small Businesses Need a Data Recovery Plan

Jul 14, 2019
2 min

3 Reasons Why Small Businesses Need a Data Recovery Plan

Working for a small business requires everyone to do their part and wear multiple hats which can be very stressful but at the same time extremely rewarding. You might be up to date on all internal IT policies and procedures and protected on the inside but are you protected on the outside? Below you will find 3 external threats and how DNS can help protect you from these threats and let you focus on what truly matters, your business. 1. Cybercrime- You might think cyber crimin

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6 Tips to Improve Mobile Security

Jul 2, 2019
3 min

6 Tips to Improve Mobile Security

Cyber criminals are becoming big believers in “smaller is better.” As cyber crime grows more sophisticated, it's shifting focus from servers in large enterprises to a much smaller target: mobile devices in small and medium sized businesses. In 2014, 60% of all targeted attacks struck small and medium-sized organizations, with a new mobile malware piece becoming available every 17.6 seconds on Android devices. The reason? Cyber criminals have realized that many smaller organiz

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Multi-Factor Authentication

Jul 2, 2019
4 min

Multi-Factor Authentication

What is multi-factor authentication and why is it important? The digital age has made us more dependent on smart technology than ever before. From our classrooms and offices to our pockets and kitchen counters, our devices either go where we go or are stationed at our most frequented spaces. Our phones, computers, emails, and social media accounts all require passwords for authorized entry, but sometimes those passwords aren’t sufficient. People tend to gravitate toward easy

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How Much RAM Do I Need?

Jun 29, 2019
5 min

How Much RAM Do I Need?

How much RAM do I need? Is there a difference between memory and RAM? How much RAM is enough? If you’re not the tech savvy type, these questions can be daunting. Fortunately, understanding what RAM (Random Access Memory) is and learning how much RAM you need for your PC isn’t as complex as you may be led to believe. RAM is a form of temporary computer storage that allows stored data to be received and read almost instantaneously. When you fire up a program, it becomes tempora

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5G Coming Soon

Jun 29, 2019
3 min

5G Coming Soon

5G means much more than pure speed The fifth generation of wireless technology is about to enter the mainstream, as all the major wireless carriers prepare to launch their own 5G wireless networks in the not too distant future. 5G is much more than just a 4G upgrade, and it’s going to affect a lot more than your phone. So really, how fast is 5G? Just like the switch from 3G to 4G moved us from a few megabits per second into the hundreds, 5G will blaze past 4G. in fact, a rece

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6 Reasons Your Laptop Might be Running Slow

Jun 22, 2019
4 min

6 Reasons Your Laptop Might be Running Slow

#1: You have an overzealous startup It’s only natural to download programs onto your laptop. In fact, that is probably the very reason you invested in your computer in the first place. Laptops give you the lightweight portability of taking all of your favorite songs, applications, photos, and files wherever you go. However, each and every time you download a new program, it joins the battle for a slot in your computer startup. Unless you have manually unchecked the permission

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5 Helpful Tips For Using Google Chrome

Jun 22, 2019
5 min

5 Helpful Tips For Using Google Chrome

1. Toggle between Google users from one device While you can only log in to one Google Chrome profile in each browser window at a time, you can have several windows open at once. Each window can be logged in as a different Google Chrome profile with access to individual YouTube subscriptions, browsing history, saved passwords, Gmail, and more. There’s no need to re-log in or log out each session. 2. Browse privately with Incognito Mode Clearing your browsing history and assoc

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4D Printing?

Jun 22, 2019
2 min

4D Printing?

3D printing has come a long way since its inception three decades ago. It is being used to design houses on Mars and construct entire neighborhoods. 3D printers aren’t just limited to plastics, they can print metals, resins, ceramics, biological materials and more, sometimes all in the same object, they can manufacture designs that could have never been implemented before. 3D-printed objects share one common element. Once they’ve been printed, they can’t be changed; until now

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7 Things You Should Know About the New Windows Update

Jun 22, 2019
2 min

7 Things You Should Know About the New Windows Update

1. A new Light theme: A nice contrast to 10’s dark theme, this brighter option lightens up the Start Menu and taskbar and offers new icon options that fit with the new scheme. You can also mix and match light and dark elements if you don’t want to make an all-or-nothing switch. 2. Windows Sandbox: This looks like the most significant update for Pro and Enterprise users. Sandbox lets you run .exe downloads and other programs that might not be safe in an isolated virtual enviro

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