Software Updates and Why They’re Important
If you have a computer, tablet, or smart phone, you’ve likely seen those annoying updates that interrupt your activities multiple times a day until you complete them. While some updates make major changes to your device others seem insignificant. This leaves many people wondering if they even need to run the update at all. What […]
Wet Phone? Here’s What to Do
We all know the damage liquid can cause to our phones. Unfortunately, many people don’t know what to do if their phone actually gets wet. Acting quickly helps reduce the amount of damage and eliminates the need for expensive replacement or repairs. Turn Off Your Phone If your phone gets wet, whether partially or completely, […]
Are You Ready to Make the Move Away From Cable?
Statistics show that an increasing number of Americans are cutting the cord and moving away from traditional cable. In 2010, the percentage of people paying for television services was at an all-time high, but that number has started to drop. In 2010, 88% of the population relied on cable, but now that number is down […]
The Problem With Spam
We all deal with spam. I’m not talking about the canned ham variety, I’m talking about the junk emails that fill our inboxes every day. According to a study conducted by Kaspersky Lab, a multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, 70% of all emails are spam. For businesses, deleting spam takes up a significant portion of […]
The Problem With Passwords
Passwords are like keys; you use them every day to access your most valuable information. Unfortunately, most people don’t use passwords well, leaving them vulnerable to identity theft and other problems. Even with all we know today about identity theft and theft of financial information, the most common password used is still 123456. The second […]
