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7 Indicators an ISP is Ready for the IoT Era

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The Internet of Things era is upon us, which means one thing is certain. The reliability of your Internet service matters more now than ever before.

Imagine what would happen if your Internet service were to cease to exist. Suddenly, your smart home security system isn’t so intelligent. You may not be able to complete a project that’s approaching its deadline. And forget about managing the emotions of a distraught teen who can’t stream.

Continuous data integration and automation are changing the way we live and work. That means you have to change the way you think about Internet service providers (ISPs). [Read More]

3 Tips to Save Your Eyes From The Strain Of Device Screens

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For people all over the world, a huge part of their day is spent in front of a computer screen or looking at their phone or tablet. And while this may be part of your job or your lifestyle, spending too much time looking at a backlit screen can end up causing a lot of strain and damage to your eyes. Luckily, there are some simple changes you can make to your habits and routines that can help your eyes stop their suffering. To show you how, here are three tips for saving your eyes from the strain of device screens.

Get Regular Eye Exams

The time you spend looking at screens may be causing your eyes more strain than you actually realize. And according to Gary Heiting and Larry K. Wong, contributors to All About Vision, the best way to know how much damage has taken place and what you specifically can do to help your situation is to get a regular eye exam. Your eye doctor will be able to look at all the areas of your eye to see what’s going on and inform you of how you can better take care of yourself. Also, by making these visits on a regular basis, you’ll be able to catch any abnormalities before they become big problems for your vision or health.[Read More]

Four Ways To Have Fun With Technology

Technology is an amazing thing. If you take some time to look back at science fiction movies from a couple decades (or more) ago you’ll find that a lot of the things that were once thought as only fiction are factual now. Things that we once thought were impossible are happening now in the world of technology.

Smartphones and computers are continually getting smaller and taking up less space. Plus, the technology that is arriving isn’t just all about helping people, like those devices used in hospitals and in the military, it’s also about making things people can get a little personal enjoyment out of. Here are some fun technological advances you may want to get your hands on.[Read More]

5 Tricks to Teach Your Teens Now that They Have a Smartphone

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Giving your teenager a smartphone makes it easier for you to stay in contact with him or her. Owning a smartphone comes with a lot of responsibilities, though. When they use their mobile devices improperly, teens can get themselves into trouble. You can help them stay safe by teaching them these five tricks.

Don’t Reply to Unknown Calls and Texts

Phishing scams used to rely on email to get personal information from victims. Today’s hackers know that they have more options. Phone calls and text messages have become one of their favorite ways to find new people they can take advantage of.[Read More]

Tips For Picking The Right Phone Tech For Your Needs

Not everyone needs a smartphone. That’s definitely an unpopular opinion these days, but in a sense, smartphones are simply for people that want to spend time online no matter where they are at. People that are addicted to apps may not be able to survive without a fancy phone, but those that simply want a phone to keep them in contact via voice, or text, and have no intention of using social media may be able to get away with a normal old flip phone.

Here are some things to consider when it comes to picking the right phone tech for yourself. From which phone you might want to get to what accessories you are likely to want to get with it.[Read More]