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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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

How to make a strong Wi-Fi password
How to make a strong Wi-Fi password Your internet connection is your gateway to the web. But it’s more than that. Wi-Fi is also a doorway to your smart IoT devices, personal information, and financial...

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...

How to speed up small business digital transformation through no-code tools
Digital transformation can make or break small businesses. Deloitte found that small businesses that have mastered digital skills are outperforming those that have not. Using digital tools helps small businesses get more customers, perform better...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What is digital mindfulness?
Technology is at the forefront of almost everything we do, every day. We no longer live with technology. Instead, we live through it. We work, go to school, play, and socialize online. And technology is...

Robotics in healthcare: Robotic surgery and patient care
In a field traditionally associated with compassion and care, the rise of robotics in healthcare might make you wonder if the doctor’s office is about to become a cold and sterile place. As far as...

The battle for bandwidth: mesh networks vs. sketchy Wi-Fi
The battle for bandwidth: mesh networks vs. routers Your tablet won’t connect because of that dead spot in the family room. Faces freeze during work video calls. Transactions stall when your customer is in a...

What is the Internet of Things?
Life runs on the internet. Namely, on the Internet of Things (IoT). IoT refers to a network of electronic devices equipped with processing power, sensors, and software designed to exchange data with each other. These...
