Technology touches nearly every facet of our lives. They make smart toothbrushes if you want it to touch every facet of yours. As a result of being such a tech-driven society, there were opportunities for businesses to set themselves apart by appealing to the incendiary demand for more. Today, we just wanted to point out that, while it has happened throughout the information age, today’s top tech companies are some of the most powerful ever.
Texts might make it convenient to communicate, but they’re a common medium for hackers to exploit others. Why are texts so dangerous, and what can you do about them? That’s what we’re covering today, including how you can detect and avoid these threats.
After a decade of use, many PC users have grown pretty used to working with Windows 10… as one would expect after 10 years of consistency. However, everyone—business users in particular—needs to upgrade to the next iteration, Windows 11, as soon as possible.
Why? There’s one simple reason…
Whether you like it or not, 2025 could be a rough year, and not for the reasons you suspect. Businesses like yours might have a hard time with hardware acquisition, among other issues forecast by industry professionals. Today, we want to address some of the most significant issues on every industry insider’s mind.
Net neutrality has been a hotly debated issue for years, with regulations frequently changing based on political shifts. Recently, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) latest net neutrality policy, setting progress back significantly.
Have you ever noticed how expensive tech stuff can get? Well, businesses feel the same way, especially when prices are going up fast. That’s why many companies are turning to the cloud. It’s like a virtual space where they can store and run everything they need—without buying a bunch of pricy equipment. Let’s see how SMBs can use the cloud to save money.
Smart gadgets are everywhere these days—video doorbells, voice assistants, and even things like floss dispensers and breast pumps. While these devices are all very different, they usually share one big issue.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is worried because many smart devices don’t tell you when they need updates—or worse, don’t offer updates at all.
Last week, we talked about why X (formerly known as Twitter) is losing users. If you’re thinking about switching platforms, you might want to check out Bluesky, a growing social media network. Let’s break down what Bluesky is and how to get started using it.
Like it or hate it, it is undeniable that social media is a massive part of the culture. What were once cool websites that you could connect with people of like interests, or at least your extended family and friends you haven’t seen in a while, now are multi-billion dollar businesses that have influence over social trends, politics, and many other social constructs we depend on daily. With social media being so entrenched in the fabric of our digital worlds, it’s important to know exactly where you stand in regard to your individual rights and privacy. Let’s take a look at one contemporary situation that is sure to have ripple effects throughout society in the months and years to come.
Disney is all about magic and wonder, but something shocking almost happened with their park menus. A former Disney employee got into a menu app and made some dangerous changes. They messed with the allergen info on the menus, saying some foods were safe for people with peanut allergies when they weren’t. That could’ve been deadly.
The Internet offers boundless opportunities… for those willing to take a few risks. Data privacy is a hot-button issue regarding the Internet, as most websites and social media platforms can track your activity and sell it to advertisers (or even train AI systems). Here’s how you can keep this to a minimum.
Sextortion scams are anything but sexy. These attacks are when a scammer contacts a victim claiming to have captured photo or video footage of their target partaking in some adult debauchery—including on-screen content. They threaten to release the footage to their contacts unless they pay.
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