Technology and Life Insights from “The Most Connected Human on Earth.” Part 1

Known as “The Most Connected Human on Earth,” Chris Dancy is famous for utilizing hundreds of technologies and systems that work together to literally track and archive his every move. For Chris, it’s not about bragging rights – it’s about pioneering “a quantified life existence.” What does a quantified life look like? To find out, […]

Microsoft Pushes Back Windows 8.1 Update Deadline

Microsoft Windows Update

Microsoft stated weeks ago that they would no longer support Windows 8.1, unless the operating system was updated to Windows 8.1 Update by May 13th. But one day before the deadline, Microsoft announced they have pushed the deadline back substantially. This update is crucial if you desire to continue receiving patches and updates from the […]

The Virtual Hand that Terrorizes the Cradle

In today’s connected home, Internet security needs to extend beyond the PC. Any device that’s connected to the Internet needs to be password protected, secured with a firewall, and utilize available security apps. These precautions should be taken even with seemingly harmless devices like baby monitors. A family from Ohio recently learned this lesson the […]

Microsoft Patches Internet Explorer Bug–Even for Windows XP!

Microsoft put out the fire from the zero-day bug affecting users of its popular web browser Internet Explorer by releasing a security patch. This IE bug is a bad one that allows hackers to take over a PC. The patch was released on May 1st and if you haven’t yet applied it to your PC, […]

Diagnosing CPU Issues

Your PC’s CPU (Central Processing Unit) is one of the many delicate components inside your computer. The CPU essentially does all of the thinking that your PC needs to do, processing instructions from your operating system and all of your programs. That might not seem like a big deal, but most CPUs today handle billions […]

How Much is Your Data Worth?

How much is your data worth? It’s been said that a company’s data is its most important resource. If this is true, then is it possible to assign a monetary value to your files? If you attempted to do so, you may come to the conclusion that your company’s data is more valuable than anything […]

Internet vs. Intranet

Can you tell the difference between the two words, Internet and Intranet? The difference is much more than simply two letters. Both are valuable marketing tools, particularly for small businesses, but what exactly differentiates them from each other? The key to understanding this is a simple English lesson. A quick analysis of the word “Internet” […]

A Lesson from Y2K’s Unsung Heroes

Fifteen years ago, a simple oversight in technology development caused worldwide panic. The crisis was Y2K, and the fear was that, on New Year’s Eve, computers would reset to 1900 instead of 2000, causing all technology to fail. Thankfully, New Years Eve came and went without incident and people got worked up over nothing. You’ve […]

C-C-Click Click, and Other Symptoms of Hard Drive Failure

Hard Drive Failure

Your mind is racing at a mile a minute, and you keep a to-do list for all of the things you are supposed to do. Unfortunately, that to-do list is often forgotten about. You save it as a .DOC text file on your computer, which has been making a strange clicking noise lately. But one […]