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Learning More About Technology

When I realized that I wanted to go back to school, I stopped to think about what I would need to do. It had been years since I cracked open a textbook, much less learned something new on a computer. However, I wanted to succeed, so I started to learn more about technology. I spent hours brushing up on my computer troubleshooting skills and when I was done, I felt a little more prepared. After I started school, I learned even more. I made this blog to teach other people a little about technology, so that you can keep up with your peers.

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Smart Porch: Expanding Your Smart Home Features To The Porch Outside

Having smart home technology can dramatically change the way you operate devices and items inside of your home. The only problem that comes with that is the point when you exit the home and all of the smart technology has gone away. To help expand the smart technology to the outside of your home, you can add specific pieces of technology to the porch on the exterior of your home. There are numerous pieces of smart home equipment that can be used on the porch of your home.

Should You Transition to USA-Manufactured Inventory?

If you own or manage the supply logistics for a retail business, you may be wondering about the changes a Trump presidency could bring to your inventory and pricing structure—especially if his promises to reinstate tariffs and bring manufacturing jobs back to the US are kept. If you currently get most or all of your inventory from overseas, there are a number of good reasons to begin the transition to US-based suppliers even absent political and tax concerns.

Home Theater Automated Remotes: 4 Types Of Presets Ideal For Watching Movies

As you plan and create a custom home theater design, there are typically a lot of components that will be set up in the room. Along with televisions, cable boxes, video game consoles, and projectors, you also need to control other elements like lighting. Home theater technicians have the ability to set up controls for all of these elements using a single advanced remote. The use of this remote can make it a lot easier to control items, but home theater companies can also program the remote to complete automated tasks.

Reasons To Consider Home Automation This Summer

If you've been wondering about all of the excitement surrounding whole house automation, there's never been a better time to consider it. With summer weather bringing the heat and humidity to its peak and the kids home from school, your home energy costs and other associated expenses have likely gone up. Some home automation features are designed to help you prevent energy waste and make your home more efficient. Here are a few ways that home automation could help you to reduce costs and save your budget.

Stopping Threats At The Door: The Basics Of Providing Comprehensive Data Security For Your Small Business

It is hard to imagine running a business in this day and age without using some form of technology to complete basic tasks. With the use of technology comes the need to protect your data from nefarious individuals that target your company via viruses, spyware, phishing attempts and other tactics. You can attempt to ward off these threats with a hodgepodge of off-the-shelf software solutions. However, instead of trying to manage data security with a mishmash of products that you need to continually update and pay annual subscriptions for, you should opt for comprehensive data protection from technology firms that offer endpoint security.

How Can You Get Started In The PCB Repair Business?

If you've always been interested in taking appliances and electronics apart and figuring out what makes them work, you may have the skills needed to begin a lucrative home-based computer repair business. As computers continue to become smaller and more powerful, they rely more and more on the ultra-thin data connections contained on the printed circuit board (PCB) -- and when a PCB malfunctions, immediate repair or replacement is needed to keep the system running.

2 Big Screen Home Break-Ins That Could Have Been Avoided

Home security is of the utmost importance if you wish to protect your valuables. Of course, home security goes above and beyond locking your windows and doors, and yet many homeowners overlook the importance of a home security system. The importance of a security system is often mirrored throughout the media, particularly on the big screen. In fact, there are at least a couple of memorable movie break-ins that could have been avoided had there been a security system in place.

10 Important Reasons To Turn Your Social Media Marketing Campaign Over To A Professional

While social media is all the rage, with over a billion people meandering the ether, some for more than three hours each day, taking care of your company's profiles is a demanding responsibility. Before you reach your wits end trying to figure it all out, consider the many ways in which a professional social media manager can help you out.     1. They plan for success, so you don't have to hope it will happen.

Troubleshooting A Laptop Computer Screen

If you have a laptop computer, you may find yourself with a screen that suddenly goes blank. Without the screen, it can be quite difficult to figure out if the screen or the computer is causing the issue. Even if you do figure out that the screen is the problem, you then need to find the exact concern. To troubleshoot the problem effectively, follow the directions outlined here. Testing the Computer

Knowing When To Let Go Of Your Server Hardware

Getting the most value out of your server hardware often means squeezing every last penny you can get out of it. But there always comes a point in time where it's better to fold than to hold. According to Computerworld, a typical server may last 5 years under a normal enterprise environment, but there are countless factors that could shorten or extend that life cycle. This article will give you tips on recognizing when it's time for a new server.

Types Of Medical Practice Management Software And What's Best For Your Business

If you've recently been handed the responsibility of finding the best practice management software for your medical office, you may not know where to start. There are many options available, and the choice you make will depend on a number of factors that require an understanding of how they work and the ways they will benefit you. Being armed with this knowledge is key to choosing the right software for your business.

Give Your Employees The Tools They Need To Connect To Your Cloud Servers

Cloud computing is taking the world by storm. Easily scalable and customizable design allows your business to take advantage of the same resources as a much larger company. However, because this technology is remote, you need to ensure that your employees have consistently quick access to your cloud services. Keep the Network Hardware in the Office Up To Date Previously, your internet connection was only used for email and maybe for some less scrupulous employees to check their Facebook accounts.