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Using Technology To Overcome Fear

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We can certainly use technology for a lot of things. We can use it to connect with each other. We can use it to make money. We can use it to become better at our jobs. There are probably an infinite number of uses in fact. However, one that you can specifically look at in times of need is the use of technology to overcome fear.

If you think about things like addiction recovery, fear of science, anxiety about social change, or even a fear of what the world presents to you regarding information, you can use technology to overcome all of those potential troubles. [Read more…]

4 Reasons Your Technology Isn’t Lasting

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Many people find themselves spending thousands a year on technology only to find that it breaks down on them every year or two when they have friends who seem to make theirs last decades. You may be scratching your head asking yourself what you are doing differently than the rest of these technology users who are stretching their dollars much further.

No you don’t get broken computers every time or a phone with a bug. There is actually something that you are doing or not doing that are causing your gadgets to give up on you. Here are some of the top reasons your constant need to buy new technology is putting you in debt. [Read more…]

5 Problems Your Computer Can Have

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Almost everyone has a computer, but not everyone is a computer technician, which can mean serious problems can jam you up without you knowing what’s going on. And the first step, when it comes to troubleshooting, is understanding that you have trouble at all, and what might be causing it. Hence the famous troubleshooting line for when something won’t turn on – “is it plugged in?”

So, what are five problems that you computer can have, so that you know where to start fixing them? Consider these five common ones, including slow processing, overheating, issues with space, trouble with updates, and mechanical failure. [Read more…]

5 Tips for Staying On Top of Mobile Social Media Feeds

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Your smartphone is most likely your favorite gadget by default, simply because it’s on and with you most of the time, if you’re the average person these days. And though most people have some use of Internet browsing for information and GPS maps for location, a lot of what you do is with social media.

So, what are some ways that you can make sure that you’re completely up to date with all of the social media updates that are constantly emerging and evolving? Follow these five tips to ensure that you’re on the cutting edge.

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Listen For Rumors of Change

New formats and updates are perpetually in progress for all of the major social media platforms, but before big changes come out, there are often rumors of them. If you listen to these rumors, for instance, news about changes to Facebook, then you will be in the right mindset of adopt them as soon as they come out officially. If you can beta test some of them on your gadgets, that’s a benefit of being an early adopter as well, as you can help developers make a great product. [Read more…]

Work and Get Paid – On the Go!

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There are a ton of benefits to being able to work on the go. Just because of the option to take your work with you via your mobile devices now, technology frees up an enormous number of creative possibilities, and also chances to meet people face to face, instead of having to stay anchored to a desk in an office. Depending on your type of job though, there have been some aspects of mobile work that have lagged behind. However, thanks to some innovation by a few different companies, these restrictions are starting to fall by the wayside. Consider the following.

Mobile Tech and Work

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Mobile technology and mobile work have advanced in parallel. Better and faster communication on the go means that activities previous designated to physical spaces can now be done anywhere. It’s only natural that as soon as the possibility of creative work increases, people will take advantage of it. New cell phone technology has been at the heart of this mobile movement, but the fact that tablets are exponentially more powerful has also taken away some of the restrictions that came with carrying around laptops that had more space and power requirements. It’s a fascinating time to be an on-the-go entrepreneur, but one aspect of this that’s been a little troublesome in the past is the idea of payment. But no longer! [Read more…]

4 Reasons Your Website’s Slow

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You’ll find all kinds of tricks, hacks and tips for speeding up your website, but if those apps or other approaches aren’t on the up and up, you could be penalized severely. The reality is that there are many reasons why your site and/or computer is slow, and you need to troubleshoot to find the real problem. Otherwise, it will likely only get worse and (worst case scenario) you’ll drive away viewers and customers.

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For starters, make sure you have a solid in-memory database which can boost your speed and overall performance. Many times, it’s a simple upgrade that’s in order. Maybe you’ve outgrown your old needs, some of your technology is outdated and doesn’t play nicely with others, or you haven’t prioritized maintenance. Otherwise, here are a few other reasons slowness might be plaguing you: [Read more…]

Follow NATS’s Lead and Adopt Flash

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The UK-based air traffic control organization, National Air Traffic Services (NATS) recently announced they were making the leap to flash storage for their cloud-based infrastructure. The big idea is that by moving data to a flash-based storage array system they can increase flexibility, scalability and efficiency of operations. According to a representative over at NATS, the cloud infrastructure would improve collaboration within their organization, and reduce system failures all across the board. The thing is, they’re actually right. Not just that, but many companies are following suit. Why? Flash storage is both lightning fast and becoming increasingly affordable for both large and enterprise-level companies to adopt. [Read more…]

Which NAS Storage is Right for Your Business?

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Network Attached Storage (NAS) present the opportunity for small- to mid-size businesses to easily and efficiently host information on their network for much cheaper than before. Due to the need for more storage capacity, NAS appliances have vastly improved over the last few years. Simply put, NAS devices allow people to share files from multiple computers, while allowing things like easier data access, easier administration, and simpler configuration.

The lower-cost systems of today are specialized for tasks by either hardware, software, or a configuration of both. Because of this, choosing the right NAS appliance can be difficult. There are several factors to keep in mind when selecting the correct NAS for your business. [Read more…]

Telkin Releases User-Friendly Touchscreen PC

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Touchscreen technology has really changed the way we use computers and how computing is done. Tactile manipulation, control and feedback brings an added dimension to how we interface with computers. This is most apparent with how easily we use tablets and how intuitive it is. Transporting that level of control to desktops have been done before but hasn’t gained traction yet. [Read more…]

WEB JOBS

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Website hosting, as we all know, have assumed a monumental status in recent times. Web hosts have scattered their branches to all places, thus creating an opportunity for many job seekers in the field of web hosting. Many web hosting companies have sprung up in recent times, thus ensuring the benefit of many people who were in need of something intellectual and creative, and at the same time, these companies have acted as a fuel to prosper the integrity of many websites, both personal as well as business-related, which would otherwise remain static in a state of obscurity. The best web hosting companies in the world have changed the face of modern day web marketing strategies. These companies supply services to their respective customers in return for a share of the respective database, or web server being created. Some of the best web hosting companies is as follows:

• Netcraft.
• Invision Power Services.
• Tucows.
• The Planet Internet Services.
• DreamHost.
• Positive Internet.
• Bluehost.

These are the best web hosting companies, which provide the web hosting service to thousands of websites daily. One of the best companies among these is perhaps the Bluehost, which provides the cheapest web hosting service to its customers. As these companies are gaining prominence day by day, the web hosting servers are being loaded with more and more variety of collection of files. The database of the websites in such cases can then be updated daily with respect to the customer demands, and there are less chances of fraud in such cases, if a well-known company takes the reins in its hand.