Logos and images – like any work of art – have stories behind them that may not be apparent to the eye of the beholder. One client had a view . . .
Continue readingTech Fallout from War in Ukraine
However, we will need to continue dealing with a technology fallout from the cyber weapons that generate misinformation and fraud. Here’s what we face:
Continue readingApple Expands its Ecosystem
We’re sure you’ve seen the Apple campaign for the third-generation iPad Air – you know, the one that tells you your next computer might not be a computer.
Continue readingProblematic Patches
The second Tuesday of the month is Microsoft’s Patch Day – as well as the publication date for Technology Update. For the most part, the patches are bug-free and solve Microsoft’s most vexing problems, but sometimes…
Continue readingWhat the HEIF?
HEIF (High-Efficiency Image Format) is a new image format for storing and exchanging photographs and image sequences, such as a burst of images or succession of images. In practical terms, it will reduce image file sizes while maintaining higher quality than .JPG (j-peg) files.
Continue readingMFA and Insurance Forms
This has nothing to do with a graduate degree in fine arts. The problems of weak passwords have raised alarms for the insurance industry –
Continue reading3G Phones: The ‘G’ Stands for Gonzo
If you still have a flip phone – and many people do – you’re likely on a 3G cellular network. It’s the same for anybody with an ancient smartphone. So, if you’ve been putting off that new phone purchase since, say 2010, it’s time to stop procrastinating.
Continue reading5G and the FAA
Verizon, AT&T and the FAA started off the new year by agreeing to cut the strength of 5G signals around airports. That’s because the carriers’ 5G signals interfere with certain instruments on airplanes, such as altimeters which are used to guide planes to safe landings.
Continue readingD-Fence! Stopping 2022’s Biggest Security Threats
With the likelihood we’ll be spending more time than we thought at home for work and school, we should start off the new year by hardening our defenses against cybercriminals. The basics haven’t changed,
Continue readingCall Us if You Have a Tech Emergency
A growing number of 9-1-1 dispatch centers are now equipped to handle public safety emergencies via text because there may be times when it’s the only way to report the emergency. But you can still get a faster, more accurate response when you talk to a person.
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