Since the launch of the first Macintosh in 1984, Apple Inc. has made a name for itself as one of the main think tanks for new and cutting edge technology. Despite a slump in the ‘90s, the company has also grown into one of the biggest companies in the world, maintaining its position through constant innovations and new technologies. [Read more…] about New Technology Breakthroughs Courtesy of Apple
6 Ways to Get the Best Deal on Hosting for Your Site
Starting an online business may be cheaper than building a brick and mortar store, but there are still prohibitive costs associated with getting started. Many of these costs lie in the arena of web hosting. Sure, getting on a shared server can be done for a very minimal investment, but any business that wants to grow is going to find a shared hosting plan extraordinarily limited. If you think that all web hosting plans beyond the most basic packages are too expensive, though, you may not be aware of all your options.
In fact, there are low cost hosting plans all over the place, many of which are tailored to meet the needs of fledgling small businesses who don’t have vast reserves of capital. If you’ve put off starting your online business because you don’t think you can afford it, here are 6 ways to get the best deal on web hosting for your site. [Read more…] about 6 Ways to Get the Best Deal on Hosting for Your Site
6 Apps That Everyone Shopping for a Home Should Have
If planning to selling your home, some apps are now on the market to help make the process smoother. Here are six that should definitely be in your mobile device if you’re planning on selling your house.
1. DocuSign
DocuSign is an app that enables you to capture the signatures and GPS location of all the parties involved when you actually close on the sale. This is a great way to have some additional evidence about the validity of the real estate transaction. It’s available for both iOS and Windows 7 devices. [Read more…] about 6 Apps That Everyone Shopping for a Home Should Have
Don’t Get “Smished”: How Scammers are Targeting Your Smartphone
One of the dangers of the digital world is how easy it can be for criminals to remain anonymous. The automatic reaction of most people who get texts is to respond to that text. A text from a stranger can easily be confused with a text from a friend and the next thing you know, your personal information has been compromised. When you learn the tactics of the scammer, then you can protect yourself from harm.
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This latest form of digital thievery is called SMS phishing because it’s using text messages to try and either hack into your smartphone and get your address files, or it’s trying to get you to go to a website or text back your personal information to a phone number. It’s happening more frequently, and it can be dangerous for smartphone users, especially those who have multiple accounts with similar passwords. [Read more…] about Don’t Get “Smished”: How Scammers are Targeting Your Smartphone
4 Apps That Will Help You Buy Your House
So you you’re looking for a new house and you’d like to use your smartphone for some assistance? As the not-so-old saying goes: “there’s an app for that.”
In fact, there are plenty of apps for your mobile phone which can assist you in your search for a dream home. Here are five of the best apps for people on the market for a great piece of real estate.
1. Real Estate by Trulia
This is a well-designed app that even includes an option for people who are looking to rent, rather than buy, a home. It’s also a location-aware app, assuming you answer “yes” to the question that asks if you’ll allow the app to use your current location. [Read more…] about 4 Apps That Will Help You Buy Your House
5 Tips for Managing Your Company’s Social Media
As consumers rely more and more on the internet for their communication and entertainment needs, social media has become the centerpiece for many businesses’ marketing and sales efforts. Implementing the following five management suggestions will help turn social media into an effective and efficient marketing tool for your company.
1. Team Communication
Communicating your company’s social media strategies with your team is just as important as other aspects of your company. There are several actions you can take to help reassure your team that their efforts are important and noticed. Employee appreciation programs can have a huge impact on the effectiveness of your team, and the creativity exerted for each project. [Read more…] about 5 Tips for Managing Your Company’s Social Media