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The best online streaming service for you

The best online streaming service for you

When it comes to streaming, you probably already know about the big ones: Netflix, HBO Max, Disney +, AppleTV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. More and more streaming services are emerging all the time, too.  Over the last year or so, we’ve been able to add Paramount +…

5 types of small business e-commerce fraud

5 types of small business e-commerce fraud

E-commerce fraud exploded in 2020. The pandemic created a perfect storm for market exploitation. People who had never shopped on the internet were doing so for the first time. Shops that had never sold anything via e-commerce were now only selling that way. Even…

How to know if you’ve been hacked

How to know if you’ve been hacked

Everyone–and we mean everyone–is vulnerable to hacking. You’ve probably already seen some of the main hacking tactics we’ve talked about here, like phishing and social engineering. Maybe you’ve even taken steps to beef up your cybersecurity. However,…

Retail automation: Don’t forget the human factor

Retail automation: Don’t forget the human factor

You’ve probably already encountered it yourself, and it’s another reminder of how quickly technology is transforming our world. Automation has arrived at physical retail stores—even small ones. You use your smartphone to scan a QR code to learn more about a product’s…

How to get the most of a telemedicine appointment

How to get the most of a telemedicine appointment

House calls may no longer be a thing of the past. Thanks to technology, you can speak to a doctor from your living room. Or you can get a prescription online for your kiddo who is sick in bed. Wherever you need care, telemedicine can help you get it. Telemedicine…

How does the metaverse work?

How does the metaverse work?

Unlike the internet, you can’t just log onto the metaverse. The metaverse is an immersive, interactive 3D world that blurs the lines between physical and virtual reality (VR). Using VR headsets or goggles, you’re immersed in a virtual environment that simulates a…

Is social virtual reality the next big thing?

Is social virtual reality the next big thing?

Social media has changed how we connect with one another. Virtual reality takes that connection to a new level, creating a fully immersive experience. Strap on a VR headset, choose your game, and enter another dimension. Meet with users across the globe to share…

The pros and cons of online learning

The pros and cons of online learning

Like everything else, the pandemic really shook up how we learn. Students all over the globe were thrown into online learning or a hybrid learning mix of both in-person and online classes. But learning on a computer over Zoom is a lot different than being in a…

What is social selling, and how does it work for small businesses?

What is social selling, and how does it work for small businesses?

Let’s start with what social selling isn’t. It’s not social media advertising. That’s an umbrella term used to describe all the ways you can leverage social media to sell or promote your brand, product, or service. Social selling is more focused and particular than…

Spoofing vs. phishing: How to protect yourself from internet scams

Spoofing vs. phishing: How to protect yourself from internet scams

Cybercriminals are an increasing threat in our digital world. Hackers use ransomware to trick you into sharing your personal information, from telephone scams to identity theft. They even pose as your bank or a loved one to catch you off guard. To learn how to protect…

The robots are coming—to your household

The robots are coming—to your household

Robots. The Jetsons had Rosey. For Luke Skywalker, it was R2D2. And Tony Stark’s high-tech household was run by the prim and proper J.A.R.V.I.S. Domestic AI and household robots have been doing the cleaning for generations in movies and on TV—as well as…

How to make a strong WiFi password

How to make a strong WiFi password

How to make a strong WiFi password Your internet connection is your gateway to the web. But it’s more than that. WiFi is also a doorway to your smart IoT devices, personal information, and financial accounts. If you don’t keep that door secure, you could open the…

How social engineering delivers ransomware to small businesses

How social engineering delivers ransomware to small businesses

For the last few months, ransomware has been making some big headlines thanks to massive cyberattacks against major companies. Even if it is only beginning to make headlines, ransomware has been around for a long time. A type of malware, ransomware is used to attack…

Level up: how to make gaming a side hustle

Level up: how to make gaming a side hustle

When you’re looking for a side hustle, the common advice is to find something that you are both good at and enjoy doing. If video games are your passion, you can learn how to make money gaming. With the video game industry projected to pass $100 billion in 2023, it’s…

How to use social media mindfully

How to use social media mindfully

Social media gets a bad rap. With headlines like “Social Media: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” and “Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health is Far More Serious Than You Think” dominating the narrative, it’s not hard to see why.  If you feel like social media can…

It’s time for small businesses to go cloud-native

It’s time for small businesses to go cloud-native

Over the last year, 70 to 80 percent of small and medium businesses (SMBs) across 32 countries suffered revenue losses of between 30 and 50 percent when compared to “normal,” according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Many closed…

Ways to reduce your carbon footprint with green technology

Ways to reduce your carbon footprint with green technology

If you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint and live in an eco-friendlier way, green technology can help. Green technology refers to the devices, tools, and equipment designed to make our lives more sustainable and help protect the environment. That includes…

How smart gym equipment brings the workout home

How smart gym equipment brings the workout home

The Internet of Things is changing the world of fitness as we know it. Smart fitness wearables have been around for a while now, but thanks to the pandemic, smart gym equipment has really taken off. Smart stationary bikes, weightlifting systems, and heavy bags can…

How to grow your small business online

How to grow your small business online

Whether you made the jump to e-commerce in 2020 or run a side-hustle entirely through the internet, business happens online. Getting the online business basics down is easy. You probably need a website (bonus points if it’s pretty and functional), and it’s also a good…