Category Archives: Tech Equipment

BYOD: Should It Be the Wave of the Future?

I read a post on the IBM Midsize Insider blog that has remained with me (URL provided below). The post referenced research conducted by Gartner indicating that by 2017, “Half of employers may impose a mandatory BYOD policy and require … Continue reading

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How Secure Is Your Mobile Device?

Today, the world of mobile devices includes smartphones and tablets. This post doesn’t favor any specific brands, but let’s agree that the industry leaders are iOS and Android devices. The jury is still out as to whether or not BlackBerry … Continue reading

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Information Security Meets Automotive Innovation and Employee Productivity

This post requires a quick disclaimer. Not only am I a member of the information security industry, but I am also a lifelong car guy. Growing companies tend to use technology to increase productivity and decrease overall costs per employee. … Continue reading

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A Perplexing iPhone 5 Photo Issue

A client recently told me she had purchased an iPhone 5, but she was experiencing trouble transferring photos from the iPhone to her computer. Apparently, most iPhone users take photos with their phones but don’t transfer photos to their PCs … Continue reading

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Will your smartphone become your wallet?

Fifty years ago, no one would have believed you if you predicted that computers would completely change the modern workplace. Typewriters are a thing of the past as are rotary dial phones and Dictaphones. But what will the workplace look … Continue reading

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Keep Your Head Above Ground When It Comes to Summer Online Security

Don’t be an ostrich this summer when it comes to your online security. In other words, don’t put your head in the ground when you take a vacation because hackers and malware NEVER take a vacation. So, while you’re on … Continue reading

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What the Titanic Teaches Techies

I read a recent post from Forbes entitled, “Titanic’s Seven Lessons for Fast-Moving Firms” by Stephen Wunker. While all seven were important lessons, two stood out as critical lessons for all technology experts – and especially for those of us … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget About E-Waste During the Holidays

As you receive and unwrap all those great tech gadgets, how much time have you spent deciding what to do with the outdated smartphones, tablets, televisions, and computers? Don’t throw them out with the regular garbage. Instead, consider the environment, … Continue reading

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If Santa Leaves You an iPad, Here Are 20 Must-Have Apps

If you receive an iPad this holiday season, you may be overwhelmed by the possibilities – especially with over 140,000 apps. But once you spend some time getting acquainted with your new gadget, you will quickly get up to speed … Continue reading

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Data Security Ramifications of E-Waste

With Earth Day behind us, it’s important to remember that recycling and doing our part to help the environment is something we need to do daily – not just one day a year because NBC-TV’s logo becomes green. This is … Continue reading

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