When was the last time you got a text from an unfamiliar number? Maybe it sounded like it could be from someone you knew but didn’t quite remember? or it was about a transaction you didn’t recall? Did it occur to you that it could be a scam? If not, it should have. Text message scams are becoming more common, which isn’t surprising given that 80% of the total North American population―a … [Read more...]
If you want your business to remain competitive even during a business disruption, you need to self-reflect. What’s your plan against the unexpected? The truth is, numerous threats can halt your business operations at any time. If your employees cannot quickly pivot to ensure business continuity, you won’t just struggle with competition, but with survival. The simple solution is a … [Read more...]
If you’ve heard the term “future-proof” used to describe technology and thought it was a crock, that’s understandable. We’re used to technology that has a definite lifespan. For instance, a 2019 study showed that in spite of what we pay for our smartphones, the average American will update their device in only three years. Similarly, many of us update our laptops every 4.8 years. And we kind of … [Read more...]
If you have an Android device, you’ve probably noticed the Google Discover app on your phone. You might have mistaken it for your Chrome mobile app since its icon is the same capital G that we see on many Google products. Even the interface inside the app looks very similar to Chrome’s mobile browser interface. Despite these similarities, Discover is actually a separate app designed to help … [Read more...]
Gartner Inc. predicted that by 2023, CIOs would be responsible for over three times the endpoints they were responsible for in 2018 due to the rapid evolution of IoT trends and technologies. With billions of physical devices worldwide connected to the internet today, this prediction is on its way to coming true. However, the rapid evolution of IoT technology has proven to be a double-edged sword … [Read more...]
Saas Applications Provide Limited Data Protection Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications are more in use than ever before. Almost every company uses either one or the other SaaS application on a daily basis. The global SaaS market size is expected to reach $185.8 billion by 2024 as businesses move online and adapt to cloud for an agile and lean growth model. However, most companies … [Read more...]
If you’re looking for a new job right now, you’re not alone. One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is that many people are looking to shake up their post-quarantine lives. In fact, according to a March survey from Prudential Financial, almost a quarter of Americans are planning to look for new jobs in 2021. Some are seeking jobs with better benefits, while others have fallen in (or out of) love … [Read more...]
Adobe Illustrator has long been celebrated as the best vector graphics editor on the market. One of the oldest VG editors, it is also one of the most innovative, and it pairs seamlessly with Adobe’s other powerful drawing tools to give users an amazing design experience. But just because Illustrator is considered the industry standard doesn’t mean that it’s your only option for creating vector … [Read more...]
Small business owners have a lot to contend with. Owning a small business means wearing a lot of hats, and some of them might require skill sets you didn’t have before starting your business. Most of us, for example, don’t have extensive experience with bookkeeping or marketing even though those become our responsibility when we open a business. One thing that often falls through the cracks for … [Read more...]
Apple has been making headlines with its latest iOS 14.5 update, which promises to give users more control over their privacy. The new App Tracking Transparency feature means iOS users will now have to actively grant permission before apps can collect their personal data. According to Apple, the average third-party app contains around six “trackers” designed to collect and transmit personal data … [Read more...]
