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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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Learning More About Technology

    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.

    Three Reasons To Install Security Cameras
    There are many different ways that a home owner can improve their security. Home security systems are becoming more popular, and for good reason. There are a reported two million home break-ins each year. This is unfortunate, but it is the world that we live in. However security systems drastically reduce the chance of a home break in. There are many different components that can go into a security system. One of the best things that can be installed with a security system are security cameras.

    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.