A few weeks ago I talked about tablets mainly the Apple iPad and the Microsoft ® Surface. This week I will add the Google Chromebook to the list of mobile computers. A Chromebook is the latest innovation by Google to compete with tablet manufacturers. The Chromebook is physically designed to look like the traditional laptop […]
Archive | June, 2014
The Internet of Things
Imagine that you are at a grocery store then your home computer lets you know that you are out of bread, your milk is about to expire, and your running out of sugar. This is not science fiction. It’s an example of an up and coming technology called “The Internet of Things” known as (IoT). […]
Cookies
Let’s talk about cookies. Those warm, gooey little treats are so delicious . . . wait, not those cookies. Let’s talk about Internet cookies. Let’s start with the basics… What are Internet cookies – Cookies are small bits of text downloaded to your browser when surfing the web. They carry bits of useful information about […]
QRC Codes
You see them everywhere, the small coded box printed on paper in restaurants, businesses, even on some mailing coupons. The text reads for you to follow them on Facebook or some other Internet site. These codes are known as QRC or Quick Response Codes. These codes are used mainly by marketers to make it easier […]
Disaster Recovery
No one wants to plan for it, but disaster can happen at any time. This week’s issue we are going to talk about disaster recovery and business continuity. No matter what size your company, these concepts are a critical part of IT planning. All companies rely on their data installed on computers, servers, and any […]