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January 27, 2016

How mobile technology has become an important constant in our lives

Mobile phones have gone through a serious evolution process since their early inception. From those bricks with antennas, as they have become fondly known, to the all-encompassing devices that sit in our pockets today. Along the way they have amassed all sorts of useful features that have massively changed the way we go about our daily lives. Remember how excited everyone was at the prospect of a color screen? It all seems so long ago. What is the first thing you do when you wake up? For a lot of people it will be to groan and writhe around as…

January 8, 2016

World Tourism Outlook for 2016

The places we travel, the way we get there, and what we do once we are there is constantly changing. The world tourism outlook for 2016 will be different than previous years. Here are a few things to look for in the coming new year. Maybe you can theme to your list of things to try this 2016. Locations China is hot this year. With a rising middle class and better transportation than ever before, more and more people are visiting Asia’s largest nation. 2016 will be a big year for Chinese tourism with the opening of China’s first Disney park, Shanghai’s…

January 7, 2016

5 Reasons why you should avoid using other chargers for your Dell Laptop

If you have been using a Dell laptop since a long time, you may have wondered if it is necessary to use only a Dell laptop charger to charge your machine. May be you have had problems with your charger and you have seen other brand charger that is much cheaper than the original one, or maybe you have a spare charger at your home from your old laptop that is being unused. Whatever be the reason, the question may have probably crossed your mind at some point. Well, the answer is a big NO! Every time you want to…

November 24, 2015

How Do Hackers Steal Passwords? It’s Easier than You Think

When you discover that you are the victim of a hacker, your first reaction is likely to be one of confusion. How is this even possible? How could someone possibly steal my password? This is especially likely when you feel like you’ve followed all of the password “rules,” like not sharing your logins within anyone else or using easy-to-guess codes. Still, it happens, and often, it’s surprisingly simple for hackers to get your credentials. In fact, it’s estimated that two out of every three data breaches stems from stolen or weak login credentials. But how exactly do hackers steal passwords?…

September 16, 2015

Boost your security system with Avigilon encoding

All businesses are aware of the importance of having security and surveillance systems in place, as this is how you protect your premises, property and employees from crime. Not all businesses are aware of the fantastic advances in the security industry in recent years, which means that many companies have an out of date and inferior system to what they should have. The advances in the industry can essentially maximise your security and make it easier and more efficient to protect yourself. Crime is a huge threat to businesses and it can be devastating, and you cannot put a price…

August 13, 2015

Is Marty McFly’s Magnetic Hoverboard Becoming a Reality?

October 21, 2015 — the day Marty McFly arrived in the future in Back to the Future II. That future featured hoverboard technology and wowed moviegoers back in the late-1980s. Here we are in 2015, and today’s citizens what to know: Where’s my hoverboard? Gizmodo recently proposed the question, “Is the hoverboard just over the horizon?” According to Gizmodo, it’s not quite here, but could be close. For example, last year the Hendo Hovercraft made its debut on a crowdfunding site and set the Internet on fire. Skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk, reportedly took it for a test spin. The…

April 11, 2015

4 Ways Augmented Eyewear Can Improve Your Life

Following the success of Google Glass and now the Apple Watch, the blur between technology and everyday accessories is growing more and more advanced. For those interested in upgrading their life and reaching their goals across travel, fitness, business and more, augmented technology is well worth paying attention to. Not only can computer-generated sensory input help sharpen your decision making but it can also help streamline your day too. Let’s take a look at four ways augmented eyewear can help improve your life. User Voice Commands According to the experts at eyewear store Shade Station, the features we’re beginning…

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