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Why the Internet is Not as Free as One Might Think
In the world today, the Internet is a part of nearly everything we do. We have social media, online shopping, fitness apps, cloud computing, and so much more. Nearly everyone has at least one device that is connected to the Internet, if not multiple devices. However, in some ways, the Internet isn’t as free as…
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Top 9 Tips To Prevent Identity Theft
If you have a credit or debit card and you have been using it for online transactions, it is likely that your information is out there in cyberspace and someone is trying to use it for financial gain. Have you ever thought about what happens when a website or an app asks for your financial…
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When Should Businesses Choose High-Speed Wireless Connections vs High Speed Wired Connections
After the introduction of wireless internet, you would think that wired connections would become a thing of the past. However, as convenient as wireless internet can be, it certainly doesn’t come without its problems. There are pros and cons of choosing both wired and wireless connections. So, how can businesses decide which one is right…
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What Tech Advances can we Look Forward to in 2019?
The world of technology never stands still – in fact, it seems to progress at an increasing evolutionary rate. This means it is sometimes hard to predict what is going to be the big thing next week, never mind next year. However, as we get into November, it is natural to start looking to the…
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Using VPNs with Music Streaming Services – Is it Good for Artists?
Over the past few years, more and more people have begun to use VPNs for some or all of their internet activity. VPN service providers have become mainstream, with subscriptions coming down in cost significantly from where they used to be, even just a few short years ago. They also have made using a VPN…
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Ensuring Facebook Data Privacy: 5 Steps to Take Today
Facebook has always been a hub for a tremendous amount of users and an umpteen ocean of data. Unfortunately, many times this information is confidential enough that if someone breached your data, you could fall in a pothole of trouble. However, the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal has revealed some shocking truths about Facebook data security…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Art of Game Development
The gaming industry has boomed within the last two decades. In the UK alone, there are at least 226 active games companies developing everything from video games, online slots, VR and mobile games. Around 32.4m people in the UK play games regularly and 32% of them are cross-platform gamers, which means they play games on…
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Fix: Google Chrome Opening Tabs Automatically on Android
There was a particular geo-restricted app I wanted to download from the Play Store. Since it wasn’t available for my region, I went online to get the APK file. Unfortunately, the one I downloaded was already laced with some nasty adware. Google Chrome kept popping up every now and then with spam links. From sports…
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Why Your Business Needs a Secure Web Hosting Plan in 2018
Every brand needs professional web hosting services to stay ahead of the competition and thrive. It doesn’t matter whether you’re running an online or offline business. Although certain companies offer free or very cheap plans, they are associated with many risks which can have long-term effects on your brand. Opting for a secure web hosting…
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A Designer’s Guide to Selling Print-on-Demand T-shirts
Working as a freelance web designer is great. You get to work from anywhere, set your own hours, and make decent money. What’s not to like? However, there are downsides to it as well, and the biggest one is the feast-and-famine cycle that can be really stressful. It’s great when you have work… But what…
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A General Overview of CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA is a non-profit trade association that provides several professional certificates for the IT industry. The A+ certification is provided by CompTIA, and recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The fact that the ANSI accepted this credential has greatly increased its worth in the industry of IT. The CompTIA A+ is a certification…