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I remember my first smartphone. It was an iPhone 3GS. I can’t remember how much storage it had, but I had to be extremely judicious with its use. I had to pick a very limited music playlist, I had to keep photos cleaned up and stored on my computer, and I could only bring in…
“Please state your name.” “Please say or enter your account number.” “Please give a brief description of the reason for your call.” You know when you’re talking to a robot; that emotionless voice on the other end of the line, the canned responses to anything you say, the limits on the available options. Chatbots, they’re…
I get really excited when I have a new piece of tech gear. Even when I got my the equipment for my work-from-home office, I seriously enjoyed getting it set up. It’s probably pretty common, we want to play with our new toys and we often don’t give much thought to something important until it…
Living in a digital age means that device connectivity is of critical importance. While most of the time, it’s merely inconvenient when one of our devices won’t “talk” to another one. However, there are times when it absolutely has to work. Emergency services rely on stable connections. Business and financial transactions occur in fractions of…
One of the best ways to ensure privacy is using encryption. We typically think of encryption as a security measure, and it is. Encryption is the factor that makes it safe to bank and shop online, send sensitive information through email, and file our taxes online. Encryption makes military communication possible as well. Both privacy…
Several years ago, without a thought to system compatibility, I purchased a wireless color laser printer for my home office. I’m a Windows user, but the printer manufacturer also offers a mobile app so users can print from their phones and tablets. It worked fine with the Macbook Pro I was using at the time,…
Think about all the apps and programs you use. Could you give even a wild guess as to how many you use on your computer, your phone, at work, and in your personal life? It’s a lot, isn’t it? Now, have you ever considered how all of those apps and programs come to life? Behind…
Discover how easy online file sharing can be with my latest blog post! Learn about popular services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and WeTransfer, and get practical tips on sharing settings, security, and more.
Master your inbox with my latest blog post on email productivity hacks! Discover essential tips for managing your emails efficiently, from automation techniques to security best practices. Perfect for both tech-savvy individuals and those new to technology. Elevate your email game today!
I sat down in my comfortable ergonomic chair and prepared for some quick catch-up time. Then I raised my stand-up desk to the standing position as I got ready for a round of three half-our meetings. Having the option to stand for these meetings and still be able to type on my keyboard and look…
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