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January 16, 2016 by Vertical Axion
Quick, without thinking, which is cheaper, acquiring a new customer and selling something to them, or selling additional product or services to an existing customer? Most small business owners intuitively understand that it’s cheaper to sell to your existing customer base than it is to acquire a new customer. Both are obviously important, but if […]
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January 15, 2016 by Vertical Axion
There’s no telling how many massive data leaks we’ll see in 2016, especially considering the staggering amount of exposure last year. One hack that is frightening, and that has recently come to light, involves voter registration data that has been hacked on a massive scale. This hack affects some 191 million voters in the US. […]
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January 14, 2016 by Vertical Axion
Tis The Season To Set Goals With the New Year upon us, if you haven’t already done so, it’s time to sit down and map out your business goals for 2016. As the captain of the ship, you, as a business owner obviously won’t create the final list in a vacuum, but if you haven’t […]
January 13, 2016 by Vertical Axion
Unless you’re a PC gamer, you might not even know what Steam is. It’s an online platform owned by Valve, Corporation for purchasing, downloading, and playing computer games. No need to go to your local tech shop, or the nearest Game Stop to buy a physical copy, you can just grab a digital copy on […]
January 12, 2016 by Vertical Axion
A year and a half ago, Microsoft drew a line in the sand, making the pronouncement that January 12, 2016 would be the date of the last security patch for Internet Explorer versions lower than IE 9. Their recommendation is that all users upgrade either to Internet Explorer version 11, or the new Microsoft browser, […]
January 11, 2016 by Vertical Axion
As internet devices go, PCs, laptops, and handhelds are all pretty secure, which may sound strange, given the number of successful hacks we’ve seen this year. They’re loaded with security features that make them relatively robust, and able to fend off a variety of attacks. By comparison, the rapidly growing army of Internet objects are […]
January 9, 2016 by Vertical Axion
People have been touting the advantages of The Cloud for months. It became one of this year’s hottest buzzwords. In particular, cloud-based storage really came into its own, and literally millions of people began taking advantage of the generous storage offers put forth by the industry’s major players. Companies like Microsoft and others were giving […]
January 8, 2016 by Vertical Axion
Microsoft is making another play for the mobile market, having recently released the Lumina 950 and 950XL, running on the Windows 10 Mobile platform. Cost wise, they’re a bit more expensive than the products with which they’re competing, which may make them non-starters for some. Additionally, there’s the fact that Microsoft is such a late […]
January 7, 2016 by Vertical Axion
When we think about seniors, we often think about older people who are totally out of touch with technology. The reality is a bit different. Consider someone who’s turning 65 today, as you’re reading this. He or she has probably spent the greater part of his or her career working with and using technology on […]
January 6, 2016 by Vertical Axion
By now, almost everyone knows and understands how important security is at every level, from your network as a whole, to your individual PC. What many people may not know is that if you upgraded to Windows 10, your new OS was pretty generous in terms of allowing applications to access…well, pretty much anything they […]
January 5, 2016 by Vertical Axion
Landry’s Has Been Hacked Landry’s Restaurants, owner of more than 40 well-known brands around the world, such as Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Chart House, Claim Jumper, Landry’s Seafood, Mastro’s Restaurants, McCormick & Schmick’s, The Steakhouse, Rainforest Café, and others, was hacked, adding their name to the ever-growing list of companies breached in 2015. The company […]
January 4, 2016 by Vertical Axion
Time for a little news of the gross, but the good thing is, hearing this report could make your office a healthier place to work. Recently, a British microbiologist did a comparative study, swabbing a toilet seat, and comparing the amount of microbes found there with the number found to be living in keyboards. The […]
January 2, 2016 by Vertical Axion
If you’re like most people, you can’t bear to part with your old technology, even after you upgrade to the newest model. If you’ve recently gotten the latest and greatest iPad, and find yourself unsure of what to do with your old one, here are some ideas: Dedicated E-reader Between apps like Calibre, the Kindle […]
January 1, 2016 by Vertical Axion
The short answer is yes. V-Tech and Hello Kitty join the depressingly long list of companies to have been hacked in 2015. This time, however, the data taken were overwhelmingly about children – their usernames, passwords, addresses, birthdays, photos, and other personal information. At first glance, you may be wondering why hackers would bother, but […]
December 31, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Advertising is pervasive, and sadly, that even extends to the Internet. Almost every website you visit contains an assortment of ads. Some take the form of on-page offerings, while others fall into the much more annoying popup category. For a large majority of products, this type of advertising is highly regarded, but traditional ads may […]
December 30, 2015 by Vertical Axion
A lot of professionals swear by their dual, and sometimes even triple monitor workstation setups. They love them because the extra monitors allow them to run multiple applications simultaneously on different screens. It represents the ultimate in multitasking, or at least it did until the advent of the ultrawide monitor. Now that ultrawides are readily […]
December 29, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Moore’s Law is still in effect. That’s the observation that computers double in power roughly every eighteen months. It’s held true for as long as computers have been around, and there’s no end in sight. Just when journalists begin to think otherwise, some new advance appears that extends the run again. Because computers become obsolete […]
December 28, 2015 by Vertical Axion
There’s always a risk for personal belonging loss whenever you are traveling. Airports are never as secure as you would hope, and travelers going to unfamiliar places are always easy targets for thieves looking to make a quick steal. Laptops are good targets for thieves since they are small, light, and easily taken with little […]
December 26, 2015 by Vertical Axion
How many hours a day do you spend hunched over your computer, smartphone, or tablet at your desk? When you stop to think about it, the number will probably shock you, and it’s all but certain that your posture isn’t picture perfect, which unfortunately, can lead to back and neck pain over time if you’re […]
December 25, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Can You Trust Siri? Apple has long claimed that one of its chief advantages over Android and Windows devices is greater security. There’s a lot of truth to that, but there seems to be one glaring flaw in that claim. Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant. Siri’s problems are both well-known and well-documented. As invaluable as she […]
December 24, 2015 by Vertical Axion
A fair number of business owners are somewhat hesitant to embrace the cloud. That’s understandable, but the reality is that you’re probably already using cloud-based services yourself, and have been for quite some time now. Given that, perhaps it’s time for a rethink. Here are just a few of the ways you’re likely already using […]
December 23, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Sometimes, no matter how careful you are and how many precautions you take, the worst happens. Your company is successfully hacked. Given the number and sophistication of hacking attacks in recent months, odds are good that at some point, you’re going to be faced with this very situation. How you respond, especially in the hours […]
December 22, 2015 by Vertical Axion
The holidays are upon us, and with their arrival come lots and lots of photo ops. These days, almost everyone has a smartphone, and some people have more than one. Almost every smartphone comes equipped with a decent digital camera, which you’ll probably be using to take your holiday pictures this year. Whole books can, […]
December 21, 2015 by Vertical Axion
Reliability and longevity are of special importance to business owners. The longer equipment can be made to last without needing repair or replacement, the better a company’s bottom line looks. A good rule of thumb is that the more moving parts any given device has, the more likely it is to break, and thus, need […]
