To meet the area’s increasing demand for mobile broadband data, AT&T has begun updating its network to the new LTE wireless technology. As part of the ongoing upgrade process, the older 3G technology will soon be discontinued, resulting in 3G…
For today’s travelers, being well-prepared for a journey can be achieved with much lighter baggage than what the travelers of the past had to lug along. This is largely thanks to smartphones and the apps that can be loaded onto…
As those who live in areas close to the coastline tend to be keenly aware, sometimes rough (and even dangerous) weather can sneak up quickly and without warning. But by keeping a close eye on the weather forecast, residents can…
As savvy consumers know, sometimes a quick search for online coupons can bring serious savings on everyday purchases ranging from meals and medications to groceries and entertainment. And when the purchases are larger, of course, the savings available via online…
As the digital world becomes a bigger part of consumers’ lives, everyday activities ranging from shopping and entertainment to socializing and schooling are either moving entirely online or are seeing critical components facilitated there. And in the business world, where…
Even in the best of economic times, customer churn is a harsh reality that all businesses must deal with, no matter how high the quality of their products or how elevated their level of service. And after a long-running crisis…
FTC IT Solutions is offering a word of warning for businesses considering the latest round of updates to Microsoft Windows — be aware that some users have reported common problems after installing the updates. First made available in March 2021,…
In the digital era, excessive screen time for children had already become a persistent and growing concern among American parents. And, perhaps predictably, new research shows the societal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have only served to exaggerate the issue.…
Even before a global pandemic forced millions of U.S. consumers to take their shopping activities online, e-commerce had clearly become a force to be reckoned with in the modern marketplace. In fact, with online sales of physical goods nearing $350…
Ready for Rover to get in on the app act? While modern technology has yet to reach the point where our four-legged friends are actively using smartphones and their associated apps, there are a number of apps that consumers can…
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