August 3 is National Watermelon Day, so here’s some juicy trivia for you: Watermelons are both a fruit and a vegetable — a fruit because they contain seeds to produce more plants, and a vegetable because they’re a member of the gourd family (related to squash, cucumbers, and pumpkins). The Guinness World Record for the heaviest watermelon was 350.5 pounds! …
Ready for cuteness overload? Check out this 4-month-old puppy in Brazil who makes friends with a butterfly. Despite their differences, they share the same playful spirit. CLICK HERE to watch.
Whether to use cellular data or Wi-Fi depends on where you are and what you’re doing. But in general, it’s best to limit your use of cellular data to avoid the unpleasant surprise of data overage charges. Check out all the recommendations in our Website Compass article. Link: https://flipyourpages.com/flip_pages/WebsiteCompass/truleap/10/
When a storm begins, unplug your wireless devices from wall outlets to avoid potential damage from power surges and static electricity. Wait until the storm is over to charge your devices. Also make sure you save any files you’re using before the battery is depleted.
As if identity theft in general wasn’t bad enough, watch out for these special forms of this crime: 1) Tax identity theft – Using your Social Security number to file a duplicate return to get a refund. 2) Child identity theft – Using your child’s personal information to open accounts in their name. 3) Medical identity theft – Using your …
Disposable email — also called temporary, throwaway, or burner email — allows you to receive email at a temporary address that expires after a certain period of time elapses. You can use a disposable email account to sign up and verify your registration with a forum, website, or blog without exposing your primary email account to spam or having it publicly …
Confused about the G’s used when talking about communications technology? Let’s clear things up. The G in 5G, as it relates to mobile technology, means “generation.” GB, with a capital B, means Gigabytes – a measurement of data storage capacity. Gbps, with a lowercase b, means Gigabits per second – a measurement of internet speed. Now if there’s a quiz, …
NEW WI-FI 6 HANDLES MORE DEVICES The new generation of Wi-Fi, called Wi-Fi 6, introduces technologies to help mitigate the issues that come with putting many Wi-Fi devices on a single network. It lets routers communicate with more devices at once and send data to multiple devices in the same broadcast.
It’s virtually guaranteed you’ll enjoy the feature article on virtual and augmented reality in the Summer ’21 Website Compass magazine. Flip through it now to discover fascinating applications for this technology — from social gatherings using avatars to virtual vacations for seniors unable to physically travel. This issue also shares Instagram tips, identity theft precautions, and more. Read it here.
We hope your Independence Day weekend is full of fun, family, and fireworks! As a reminder, our office will be closed in observance of the holiday on Monday, July 5.