Year 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year filled with family, fun, food, drinks and the exchanging of gifts. In this day and age, the majority of those gifts are purchased online and left to sit on dimly lit porches waiting for their owners to return from work. Moreover, ‘tis the season for traveling to the homes of loved ones, leaving homes vacant and prime targets for the greedy eyes of thieves. Follow our tips to protect your gifts, home and holiday fun from the Scrooges of the world this holiday season.

“Hello. We are looking for [YOUR NAME]. We need to discuss your current healthcare plan.”

You should immediately hang up.

Not only are automatic robocalls irritating, but they’re also a dangerous way to phish for your information. As if they don’t already waste your time, they’re getting more clever, more believable and more frequent than ever.

Everywhere you look, interactive media has inundated our daily routines. Whether it is for work or for play, our smartphones have become less of a device and more of an information portal into the world around us. Within the intricate interfaces of our smartphone devices exist the potential to download hundreds of applications (apps), each with a different offering set to make our lives that much easier. There are many that stand out as some of the greatest apps to ever be made but, in no particular order, here is a list of apps that completely changed the way we live and interact:

In a world where the majority of our transactions and interactions happen online, individuals and companies alike are in a constant struggle to safeguard their information and maintain security. In honor of October being National Cyber Security Month, it’s time to fine tune those privacy settings and up your protection levels to prevent fraud and information hacks. Here’s some of the top ways to secure your online presence: 

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Summer might be winding down, but there’s still a need to beat the dog days of summer heat. Whether it be in the ambiance of the theater or in the comfort of your own home, there’s nothing quite like putting your feet up and enjoying a great piece of entertainment.

First, there was Siri – now, the universe welcomes digital voice assistants. The swell of internet-connected devices, like smart thermostats and home assistants, is bringing even more utility to a connected consumer’s life. Siri was just early to the artificial-intelligence party back in 2011. 

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What if we told you that you could have a helping hand in bringing improved telecommunications capabilities right to your front door, at no cost? You can! Click to learn more.