From bank accounts to personal photos and messages, we all have more than ever stored on digital devices and online accounts—and more to lose. But for those who weren’t born with an iPad in their hands (*cough* your parents *cough*) “digital security” might as well be a foreign language. Helping your non-tech savvy loved ones…
Some consider paid antivirus programs a better option in the long run, whereas others just consider it a hoax or a rip off. In fact, there are many reasons why you should opt for a free product and equal number of reasons for supporting a paid one. Kinds of Products There are four main levels…
Denial of service is a common type of an Internet attack. All of a sudden the site gets an unusually high amount of traffic, as a result the hardware and software are overwhelmed to handle it. Consequently, the site goes down. If you sell products and/or services via the internet, this is a total disaster…
One of the controversies surrounding VoIP technology, also known as “Voice over IP,” is whether it’s secure or not. Making phone calls over the Internet with services like Skype or Google Hangouts has a ton of advantages, but security is often a concern. One major question people ask when comparing phones that use traditional phone…
After months, perhaps years, of struggling with a slow internet connection, you’ve gritted your teeth and upgraded your broadband speed with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to a higher level. It’s an extra twenty or forty bucks a month, but, heck, it will be worth it to finally not have to wait for what seems…
Everyone seems to be talking about Big Data these days. And if you’re someone who feels like they are swimming downstream when everyone else is swimming upstream where it comes to this phenomenon, then you wouldn’t be alone. The short definition of Big Data, although it can vary depending on the understanding of each person,…