Infographics have seen a surge of popularity as of late, and with good reason. More and more businesses and organizations are relying on infographics to help them both convey knowledge and influence their users. From the largest companies to the smallest, infographics are a useful tool. The real question though is why are infographics so […]
Save on Costs: Consider Linux Servers for Your Business
July 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Countless decisions must be made when it comes to business technology needs: the types of workstations to set up, the software to run the business, your network infrastructure — the choices go on and on. While most businesses might default to Windows workstations, or OSX if the work is in the design industry, the choice […]
A Nostalgic Look Back at Netscape Navigator
July 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Although Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox are the three major Internet browsers right now, the truth is that they all have Netscape Navigator to thank. This might seem like a stretch, but Navigator did many things that proved just how profitable the Internet could be, which prompted a boom of browser development. It […]
Wipe Your Virtual Feet: Manage Your Online Reputation
June 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Digital footprints can track virtual mud all over your professional image and personal life. Negative information about you online can do more damage than you realize. It can stick like a bad tattoo. PewInternet.org reported that 44 percent of adult men and women go online to find out more information about someone before interacting with […]
Common Myths and Mistakes About WordPress: What You Need to Know
June 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
WordPress is an online content management system (CMS) that is used to power some of the most popular sites on the web. However, some businesses fear that WordPress has too many security problems, lack of disaster recovery and is difficult to administer. In reality, many of these risks are mitigated by simple maintenance and best […]
What is Bring Your Own Device in an Enterprise Setting?
June 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The expansion of Information Technology (IT) into the business world has made it possible for employees to use smartphones, laptops and other mobile devices to stay connected to the enterprise. Businesses have two choices: issue devices owned by the company; or have the employees bring their own devices (BYOD). Predictions are that by 2014, 90 […]
Using Technology to Stay in Touch While Abroad
June 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Staying in contact with loved ones while you’re away can be a challenge. While I was working with the Peace Corp in Argentina, it was difficult to stay positive and not feel homesick. In the first year, I was absolutely miserable. Before my second year started, I decided that I needed to stay in touch […]
Changing Attitudes to Facebook
May 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With hundreds of millions of users accessing the site on a daily basis, it’s almost hard to remember a time before, or without, Facebook. The world’s most popular social networking service is now visited by an estimated 1.06 billion users per month to organize and document their lives and keep in touch with friends. Despite […]
Internet Privacy: Does It Still Exist?
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
At its inception, the Internet was seen as a haven for privacy seekers. The first news of someone getting fired for a picture he posted online was the shot across the bow for this idea. It became apparent that without the proper precautions, there was actually no privacy to be had. Instead, even a quick […]
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