The holiday season is full of festivities from children's plays to office parties to checking off shopping lists. That means many consumers are multitasking. Never fear, there are an array of apps for both the iPad and smartphones to help you accomplish your seasonal tasks on the go.
Holiday travel and shopping season prompt increased concern for home safety
With the extreme rush and excitement of the holiday season, homeowners focus on shopping and travel rather than the safety of their homes, and basic steps to protect households are often overlooked.
With the holidays approaching, shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice. Undoubtedly, there are some blanks, as buying for grandparents often stymies children and grandchildren alike.
Technology becoming the top learning tool in classrooms
Gone are the days where a teacher stood at the chalkboard - her back to the classroom - demonstrating a math equation. Technology has taken over elementary, middle and high schools across the country, allowing teachers to interact with and educate students in a more hands-on way.
Buying holiday gifts can be a fun and easy experience when you go to the right place, and there is a certain joy that you get when you see someone opening a gift they've been waiting for all year. No matter the age of the person you're buying for, there is one kind of product that is perfect for everyone: technology. Whether it's new headphones, a USB flash drive for a stocking stuffer, an e-reader, there is something for everyone.
Identity theft protection tips for mobile device users
If you use complex passwords for your online accounts, have a firewall on your PC's Internet connection and only shop at secure websites, you may think you're doing a good job protecting yourself from identity theft. Those precautions are a good start, but don't overlook another important opportunity for identity thieves - your mobile devices.
Simple ways small businesses can protect their data from disaster
Small or large, domestic or international, modern businesses run (or fail) on data. If you're a small-business owner, data - from customer email addresses to your bank account numbers - is vital to your company's success. Protecting data is as important as generating sales.
Getting your personal or small business website up and running could be a daunting task that puts some people into "analysis paralysis" mode. Creating a website should not be a terrifying experience and thankfully there are solutions that have addressed these fears.
What do you do while you're waiting for your PC to start up?
When you turn on your PC at home, do you first flip the power button, and then go and run a load of laundry, or better yet, wash the dinner dishes while you wait for your computer to boot up? One reason your computer may take a long time to get running is because it's trying to open several programs when your computer starts.
Revolutionize family night with the newest technology
The concept of reserving one night periodically for a family game night is one that goes back generations, whether playing different card games or board games or games that only require creativity, like charades. While those games are still staples, family game night now involves technology as much as it does creativity - and with family holiday parties coming, finding new and innovative ways to keep everyone entertained are a must.
