Jeff Pastorius
The diffusion of innovation: Why tech adoption matters for business
For decades, technology marketers have attempted to classify consumers (and businesses) according to their desires (or abilities) to deploy new, potentially disruptive innovations. Early adopters and laggards are terms we’ve all heard. But according to research,...
Consumer technology and the right to repair
Right now, it’s usually easier (and often less expensive) to replace an electronic device than to repair it. Even issues that seem simple, like switching out a faulty battery, can be impossible to do. It...
The future of internet speed for small businesses
A lot has shifted for small business owners over the last few years. It wasn’t just the pandemic that shook things up—technology and how we use it also changed. Thanks to the internet, you can...
6 reasons to explore Portland gaming
Portland, Oregon, is famous for many things, like its thriving music scene, cult-favorite doughnut shops, and the notoriously drizzly weather. Oh, and The Smallest Park in the World. But one little-known fact is Portland is...
How Wi-Fi works: Hardware, frequencies, and wireless standards
The term “Wi-Fi” has become interchangeable with “the internet.” Thanks to incredible advancements in technology (like Wi-Fi 6), it’s hard to remember when we had to use a physical cable to connect online. Most of...
Wi-Fi 6: More bandwidth, faster speeds, and improved security
New versions of the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or PlayStation may grab all the press, but behind the scenes, Wi-Fi technology continues to evolve, keeping pace with updated hardware. Wi-Fi 6 is the latest upgrade designed...
6 reasons why fiber internet is the best internet for gaming
Long loading times. Ping. Lag. Each word is enough to send a shiver down any gamer’s spine. For the best gaming experience, you need internet that can keep up. While there are many options for...
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...