The very first website went live on December 20, 1990, becoming the very first of the website pioneers in the digital age. Tim Berners-Lee, a British physicist, wanted to find a way for scientists and research institutes to easily access and share data. His site consisted of basic information about the World Wide Web project…
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The answer to the big question about cutting the cord: Millennials, millennials, and millennials. Fed up with the pricing and customer service of local cable companies, millennials are creating a significant shift in the market place towards alternative ways to view traditional-television content. In Lindsay Rothfeld’s recent article, “Why Millennials are Increasingly Cutting the Cord,”…
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CNN reported this month over 1.2 billion passwords were stolen by a group of Russian cyber criminals in the biggest personal data breach to date. This most recent massive personal data breach is unique because hackers chose to steal password information instead of financial information. Additionally, approximately 110 million Target customers’ data was compromised late last year. Companies…
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It’s easy to forget how much information is stored on mobile devices, tablets and computers. But massive hacks and cybersecurity failures have left millions confused and worried about how to increase online security and keep their personal information safe. Some consumers have stopped paying with credit cards since the large-scale security breaches at Target and…
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Smart home technology solutions have dramatically grown in popularity including home security footage, alarms, etc., but can these also be used against you? Smart home systems allow customers to control lighting, thermostat, recored home security footage and alarms directly from a computer, tablet or smartphone. Smart home users should be aware of the potential hidden…
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Our culture has evolved drastically since the introduction of the smartphone. Let’s face it, we’ve all become a bit rude and less social. Not to mention, people are abbreviating words, missing green lights, and bumping into others while walking and texting. Before the internet went mobile, we never imagined we would become victims to such embarrassing occurrences.
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What does your computer brand tell about your spending habits? Apparently, mac users’ preference tells online travel booking agent, Orbitz, how much you’re willing to spend on a hotel. In the recent article, “Is Orbitz steering Mac users toward pricier hotels?,” by Mallory Simon, Orbitz has allegedly created an algorithm to direct Mac users to…
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If you’ve logged into Twitter recently, you may have noticed something different about Twitter’s bird logo. Last week, Twitter unveiled a new logo featuring a slightly thinner bird and removing the text completely. According to the article, “Twitter Gets Logo Makeover” by Brandon Griggs, the social media brand stated in a blog how they only want to…
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Most everyone has heard the word Facebook, but what about Twitter? Other than recent celebrity feuds or millionaires’ feelings about poor customer service, Twitter isn’t making headlines like Facebook is. The large amount of newsworthy information about Facebook has begun to question Twitter’s popularity.
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Traditionally, shared photos on Instagram are only visible in the home stream in a 10-hour window, but still accessible by clicking on a user’s profile. In case you haven’t heard, Facebook acquired Instagram, the free photo-sharing app, for apparently $1 billion earlier this spring. For those unfamiliar with Instagram, the app allows users to take or…
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