Many business owners have likely heard of “the metaverse” or at least became aware of it when Facebook changed its name to Meta in late 2021. But vast numbers of business owners, workers and consumers alike are far from clear on just what it is and how it could impact the future of both business […]
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In today’s connected homes, when internet speeds are insufficient, the impacts can extend well beyond a sluggish connection for surfing the internet and sending emails. Poor connection speeds can also have negative effects on the household’s communications capabilities, its entertainment options and even its security, among other things. Further, for any residents who might work […]
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In today’s quickly evolving business world, more employees than ever before are working from home — especially in the wake of a global pandemic that accelerated an already-growing trend toward hybrid work. And unfortunately for IT professionals everywhere, the need to maintain security protocols is by no means lessened when employees work from locations outside […]
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For many 21st century parents, keeping kids’ screen time in check seems to be a never-ending challenge. But sessions spent on computers, tablets and smartphones do not always have to represent time poorly spent, even when the devices are in the hands of young children. For parents looking to limit the unproductive activities such as […]
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Statistics show that more than 70% of internet users employ the same password across some, most or all of their online accounts. Unfortunately, this means that when a cybercriminal can steal a user’s password for one account, he or she can often gain access to a range of the user’s accounts. Along with them, the […]
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Named using an abbreviation that stands for “quick response,” QR codes originated in the 1990s in Japan’s automotive industry, where they were used to aid in the management of vehicle production. And since then, the pixelated squares that nearly instantly lead users of smartphones, tablets, and other camera-equipped smart devices to sources of desired information […]
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