Toolbars: Not So Useful Anymore
On the Internet, there are many different toolbars for every type of browser. At first glance, some of these may seem like a good idea to download. Some users may even be more comfortable with a toolbar from the days when the Internet and computers became more accessible to the…
Thomas Fox
VPNs Becoming More Recommended After Legislation
With recent political legislation regarding your Internet Service Provider's ability to sell your information freely, now might be a good time to look into getting a VPN (Virtual Private Network). A VPN gives you the ability to encrypt and hide your footprint on the Internet.Some might ask, "Why would…
And the winner is... Nokia?
The annual Mobile World Congress Trade Show packs the top mobile tech companies under one roof to show off the latest and greatest in mobile technology. However, after 17 years of being in the tech giants’ shadow, no one expected Nokia to steal the show with the unveiling of the new…
Small, important, easily lost... how can you keep your USB flash drive safe?
A USB flash drive is a very useful piece of tech in this day and age of computers. Their storage space has increased while cost has gone down, so most people have a least one. All of your needed files, right in your…
Each year, the increasing pace of the advancement of technology becomes ever more astounding. Last year was no exception. From consumer grade tech products to the research that is shaping future technologies, 2016 was an amazing year for nearly every major industry.With the nearly endless list of advancements occurring this past year, here are my choices…
The on-going Exascale computing race between the US, Europe, and Asia is very much like the Space Race of the 60’s. As Americans, we know the US is familiar with competing for the title of “leading tech innovator,” especially if another country is already ahead of us.In the years following the Space Race, the world…
Do pop-up scares really mean your computer is doomed?
When surfing the Internet visiting different websites, you might run into a pop-up. Some pop-ups are just advertisements, getting you to spend money on products. Other pop-ups proclaim, "YOUR COMPUTER IS DOOMED!" These pop-up scares can seem very convincing, saying they’re from Microsoft and that your…
Everyday things change over time, but with technology, it's nearly impossible to stay on top of all the major advancements out there. It's continually becoming faster, more reliable, more affordable. This year, there have been multiple advances in wireless tech, so here are a few that may make a world of difference in the coming…
Have you tried turning it off and on again?
A line that every tech person has said and every person using a computer has heard. Amazingly, it actually tends to fix a lot of problems!But what happens when you have to turn your computer or server on and off every week or even every day?…
It's no secret that life is becoming more connected as time goes on. This applies to all walks of life — from social media, to business calendars, to refrigerators that can tell you what food you need. This is all well and good and it makes life easier to an extent, but there is always…
To Jailbreak, or not to Jailbreak, that is the question...
Does your phone need a little customization? You may want your iPhone to have an extra icon in the dock. Maybe you want your Android to have a specific app that it does not support. Rooting, or Jailbreaking, may be your solution. It means digging into…
Sound Issues Driving You Crazy?
When watching videos on the web or listening to music on the computer, the sound is sometimes not loud enough. Chances are, you aren't going deaf.There's a couple possible reasons for this. It can happen when the video or music was recorded incorrectly, the person editing the music/video did not…