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Why Is My Computer Not Working?
We rely on our computers so much that when something goes wrong, it can steal enormous amounts of time from work, slow down everything, and even open up your company to liability. Here are some of the most common problems that wreak havoc on your business computers and what to do about them.
By Claire Peters5 years ago in 01
7 Smartphone Apps You'll Fall in Love With
Since I spend most of my day on social media, computer screens, and editing apps, I like to have a balance of other fun activities to do on my phone when the work day is over. Some of these apps are for enjoyment while others are for shopping, scheduling, and everything in between.
By Ashlyn Harper5 years ago in 01
What Is Object Oriented Programming?
Understanding object oriented programming (OOP) is fundamental to any modern programmer’s knowledge base. There are a couple of ways to think about computer programming, each with their own benefits and downfalls. At its core, programming is the writing of code into coherent, logical structures and relations, such that actions and objects can be manipulated by the computer based on what is inputted into the system. OOP though, in contrast to procedural programming or functional programming, focuses on the objects and relations between them, rather than the actions involved in running the program in a step-by-step way. Many, even most, of the most modern, commonly used programming languages today are part of this paradigm.
By Nicola P. Young5 years ago in 01
Five Simple Steps to Ensure Online Security for Businesses
Small and medium businesses are the most vulnerable to cyber threats. Various surveys show that about 60 percent of them would close within six months of a major cyber attack. Despite that, few SMBs have an active and up-to-date cybersecurity strategy.
By Laura Tyrell5 years ago in 01
3 Ways Cybercriminals Are Targeting Your Employees
Unless you’ve had it happen to you, it’s all too easy to underestimate the impact of a cyber attack on your business. From hacking attempts and phishing scams to full-on denial of service (DoS) attacks, there are so many ways in which cybercriminals are constantly targeting your business as well as your employees. Though you might be unaware of it even as it’s happening, here are several means through which cybercriminals target your employees.
By Tobias Gillot5 years ago in 01
4 Tech Innovations That Have Changed Industries
The world that we are currently living in is changing at a rapid pace, and a lot of this change is being brought about by innovations in the tech industry. Newer innovations are coming to life on a regular basis, and the things that were once seen as hard to perform are now being done with a few clicks and a few buttons. With the abundance of innovations, it was only time before industries started to see a big swing of change. The manner in which many industries function has been significantly altered as a result of changing tech trends and this change isn’t stopping any time soon.
By Mia Morales5 years ago in 01
6 Ways the Internet of Things Has Affected Businesses
The Internet of Things (IoT) is making a big impact on businesses. The number of devices in 2016 will jump 30 percent to 6.4 billion and will double to 13.5 billion by the year 2020. The Internet of Things is a phrase that refers to smart gadgets that are all connected to a safe network. Your smartphone, television, and refrigerator may all be accessed through your tablet.
By Mia Morales5 years ago in 01
Social Media Addiction
I didn't think I spent hours each day worrying about what others thought about me—or at least the select shots and thoughts I chose to share with them. But when Apple released their screen time and I noticed how much time I spent on these apps, I began to question my own sanity.
By Charlotte Friend5 years ago in 01
The Decision Maker's Handbook to Data Science: Book Review
For the uninitiated, data scientists can seem like mystic oracles bringing esoteric wisdom from the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Unfortunately this opacity is leading to increasing skepticism of the field’s effectiveness, with less than 9% of businesses actually able to quantify the impact of their data science investment according to a 2018 survey by Domino Data Lab, and 85% of businesses’ big data projects failing according to 2018 Gartner research. Data science has enormous potential when done right, but the costs of failure are extremely high.
By Caitlin McDonald5 years ago in 01
10 Great Reasons Why Windows 10 Is Not User-Friendly
I bought an $800 computer, brand new. It's now a brick, though I've only used it twice. How did this happen? Well, I have Windows 10 to thank for that. An update was automatically installed and bricked my computer. I will need to spend a huge amount of money in order to get my computer to be functional again.
By Riley Raul Reese5 years ago in 01