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January 2, 2016 by Vertical Axion
If you’re like most people, you can’t bear to part with your old technology, even after you upgrade to the newest model. If you’ve recently gotten the latest and greatest iPad, and find yourself unsure of what to do with …
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January 1, 2016 by Vertical Axion
The short answer is yes. V-Tech and Hello Kitty join the depressingly long list of companies to have been hacked in 2015. This time, however, the data taken were overwhelmingly about children – their usernames, passwords, addresses, birthdays, photos, and …
December 31, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Advertising is pervasive, and sadly, that even extends to the Internet. Almost every website you visit contains an assortment of ads. Some take the form of on-page offerings, while others fall into the much more annoying popup category. For a …
December 30, 2015 by Vertical Axion
A lot of professionals swear by their dual, and sometimes even triple monitor workstation setups. They love them because the extra monitors allow them to run multiple applications simultaneously on different screens. It represents the ultimate in multitasking, or at …
December 29, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Moore’s Law is still in effect. That’s the observation that computers double in power roughly every eighteen months. It’s held true for as long as computers have been around, and there’s no end in sight. Just when journalists begin to …
December 28, 2015 by Vertical Axion
There’s always a risk for personal belonging loss whenever you are traveling. Airports are never as secure as you would hope, and travelers going to unfamiliar places are always easy targets for thieves looking to make a quick steal. Laptops …
December 26, 2015 by Vertical Axion
How many hours a day do you spend hunched over your computer, smartphone, or tablet at your desk? When you stop to think about it, the number will probably shock you, and it’s all but certain that your posture isn’t …
December 25, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Can You Trust Siri? Apple has long claimed that one of its chief advantages over Android and Windows devices is greater security. There’s a lot of truth to that, but there seems to be one glaring flaw in that claim. …
December 24, 2015 by Vertical Axion
A fair number of business owners are somewhat hesitant to embrace the cloud. That’s understandable, but the reality is that you’re probably already using cloud-based services yourself, and have been for quite some time now. Given that, perhaps it’s time …
December 23, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Sometimes, no matter how careful you are and how many precautions you take, the worst happens. Your company is successfully hacked. Given the number and sophistication of hacking attacks in recent months, odds are good that at some point, you’re …
December 22, 2015 by Vertical Axion
The holidays are upon us, and with their arrival come lots and lots of photo ops. These days, almost everyone has a smartphone, and some people have more than one. Almost every smartphone comes equipped with a decent digital camera, …
December 21, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Reliability and longevity are of special importance to business owners. The longer equipment can be made to last without needing repair or replacement, the better a company’s bottom line looks. A good rule of thumb is that the more moving …
December 19, 2015 by Vertical Axion
In recent months, there’s been a tremendous amount of attention focused on upgrading corporate IT security, and with good reason. Hacking attacks are growing in both number and sophistication, and breaches are becoming increasingly commonplace. The hackers appear to be …
December 18, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Audits. Nobody likes the term, and often, the mere mention of an audit is enough to make business owners cringe. It doesn’t have to be like that – audits can actually be opportunities. They highlight potential points of weakness that, …
December 17, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Apple jealously guards its ecosystem. That’s been true since the first Macs rolled off the assembly line, and some people love it. Others, however, find it a bit restrictive. If you’re one of those and have been eyeing the freedom …
December 16, 2015 by Vertical Axion
As a business owner, you know how important it is to take advantage of every tax deduction you can. Section 179 can be a huge boon to you, but only if you act before December 31 of this year. What …
December 15, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Did you know that smartphone theft is the fastest growing crime in the world? If it happens to you, it can be more than a mere inconvenience, it can cost a pretty penny in device cost, lost time, and possible …
December 14, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Since the release of Windows 10, Microsoft has designated every Tuesday as “Patch Tuesday” and has made it a point to consistently release updates to their software that fixes vulnerabilities. This most recent Patch Tuesday saw a number of other …
December 12, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Getting Rid of Old Faithful If you’re like most people, the siren song of a new model of your favorite smartphone is probably a lure too big to resist. If you can’t wait to get your hands on the latest …
December 11, 2015 by Vertical Axion
If you are an Apple fan, you have probably been eyeing iOS 9 with envy and are anxious to upgrade. The problem? It takes a whopping 1.3 gigabytes of space on your phone to make the upgrade happen. If you …
December 10, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Are you currently running Windows 10? If so, you’re not alone. The new operating system has seen the fastest adoption rate of any OS in Microsoft’s entire history, with a user base well over a hundred million users, and growing.…
December 9, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Mark this down as yet another in the seemingly endless parade of successful hacking attacks of high-profile targets. Recently, Starwood Hotels was hit, and hit hard. Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide is the owner of high end hotels and resorts …
December 8, 2015 by Vertical Axion
It’s becoming increasingly common for businesses of all sizes to use fiber optics in their network architecture. Companies have been spending big bucks to “upgrade” their networks, and yours may be among them. Sprint, for example, made the news a …
December 7, 2015 by Vertical Axion
You probably remember when IBM’s first generation super computer/AI beat Chess Master Gary Kasparov in 1997. It was a landmark achievement. Prior to that point, no AI had ever been able to beat a reigning chess champion. Watson is IBM’s …
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