Think you’re tech savvy? Well, you’ve probably fallen for more tech myths than you know. Such as, Mac computers aren’t really virus-proof and emptying your recycle bin doesn’t entirely delete the files it once held. And also if you’re using private browsing you’re still not surfing the Internet anonymously. Not hacker-proof Caroline Moss, writing for […]
Maybe all of those youngsters are right: Video games aren’t so detrimental, after all. The New York Times recently reported on new research showing that old-style video games seem to help old brains act younger. It’s compelling evidence for those who’ve long suggested that video games can make us smarter. Short-term and long-term gains According […]
Feeling rundown before the end of your workday? A power nap might be the ticket. Writer Melanie Pinola, in a recent feature for the Lifehacker Web site, covered the benefits that short naps can have for workers struggling to get through the workday. You might be able to utilize Pinola’s research to argue for your […]
Does your iPad routinely crash as you surf the Web? Does your iPhone struggle to pull up videos and Web pages? The chances are your device is getting old. And that often means slow performance. There is hope, though. Lifehacker writer Gordon Whitson in a recent feature presented several tips for owners seeking to inject […]
Wearable technology is hot. And smartwatches are, too. But what should consumers expect from smartwatches? What features are essential? Sensors Thomas Claburn, editor-at-large with InformationWeek, recently explored this issue, writing his own take on just what he considers the most essential features that smartwatches need to have. First, he writes, smartwatches need to act as […]
It’s something to have several followers on your company’s Twitter account. But the goal is to get retweets, mentions as well as other benefits. If you’re not getting these, exactly what is the point of having those followers? Luckily for us, the Small Business Trends Web site recently ran an article providing clues about how […]
Why do printers trigger so many problems? How many times have you hit “print” only to see your printer sit mutely, nothing happening? Fortunately, PCMag writer Tony Hoffman recently took a look at the most common printing problems and how to resolve. Follow Hoffman’s tips and you might spend less time cussing out your printer. […]
It’s long been a difficult tug-of-war: You want your company to flourish. But should you do it by pumping out as many goods and services as you can, or do you rather choose quality, creating a smaller number of items while doing so? ITWorld writer Matthew Mombrea tackles this debate in a recent column. Quality […]
Does your business need an Xbox One? Will the new gaming console make your office a more productive one? These might seem like odd questions. After all, the Xbox One is for gamers. But as PC World writer Christopher Null states in a recent story, Microsoft is pitching its new video-game console as a business […]
How long have you been staring at the same desktop wallpaper? If it’s been years, it may be time for upgrading. Luckily, the writers at the lifehacker Web site have listed some of the best places online to find free desktop wallpapers. Read the list so that you’ll have no excuse for having a dull […]
