January 28, is International Data Privacy Day! It’s a global reminder to respect personal information, and the perfect time for business owners to review how they handle data. Here are some essential tips to keep your business on track. First, the golden rule: if you don’t need it, don’t collect it. Stick to the information you actually need to do[Read More…]
If you’re sick of rummaging through drawers looking for that clunky plastic battery charger, there is a more convenient tech upgrade available that you should consider the next time you need to buy AA or AAAs. I’m talking about direct-charge USB-C batteries. These innovative cells look just like standard batteries, but they come equipped with their own built-in USB-C ports.[Read More…]
If you’re planning a trip overseas, here’s a quick tip about using your phone. More and more countries are making it tricky to buy international eSIMs after you arrive. In a move with significant repercussions for international travellers, Turkey’s Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) recently blocked access to dozens of global eSIM providers, citing national security concerns. This sudden[Read More…]
Technology experts have revealed the top apps draining your smartphone battery…and guess what, Facebook is on top of the list. Thomas Davy, CEO and co-founder of optimizing cloud performance site CloudExMachina.io, says Social media apps like Facebook and Instagram are leading culprits due to constant background refreshing and location tracking. Experts advise disabling these features in your settings, which can[Read More…]
If your streaming video services like Netflix stop and start when you’re trying to watch something here’s a fix. Firstly check your internet speed using a website like speedtest.net, then see how closely this matches your internet providers plan. If that all seems to be in order, check your WIFI router’s location! This is the box that get’s the internet[Read More…]
