Over the years, technology has made the holiday season easier – the ability to buy those holiday gifts online has eliminated much of the holiday shopping stress you likely once endured when you had to fight for parking spots and wait in long lines to purchase the “must-have” toys of the year, and those single-serve coffee machines allow you to please every guest at your holiday parties by providing them with the hot beverages they love. Read More»
An antique store may be filled with relics of the past, but those special items should be protected by using modern technology. An antique store typically consists of an area that is vastly different than a traditional store. Furniture may be placed in random areas, and the store may not be as organized as your local big box retailer. Even with all of the randomness, you can stay organized with the security that you implement for your business. Read More»
If you’re assembling a home theater, you probably have a good idea of the major equipment you’ll need. Buying the basics, such as a large screen TV and surround sound is only the beginning. To create a pleasant experience that simulates the look and feel of a true theater, consider some of the often overlooked accessories that can be added to your home theater system. Everything from distracting sound reducing extras to soft lighting to theater concession sets can enhance your home theater dramatically. Read More»
As any facility manager who works with technology knows, managing and maintaining a business’s data center can present tremendous challenges. Slow emergency response times, costly wastes of energy, and inefficient maintenance practices can all put a crimp in your ability to provide data for your company smoothly and sustainably. Here are four steps you can take to optimize your data center’s performance.
1. Power Audits
How much energy does your data center use, and how efficiently does it use it? Read More»
Whether you make your living from farming or you just prefer the company of a few animals for pleasure, keeping them safe and secure can be a full-time responsibility. Cows, horses, sheep and even swine tend to ignore the farmer’s scheduling needs when it comes time to give birth. In the past, this meant farmers often spent their nights trekking back and forth to the barn to check on the welfare of laboring livestock. Read More»
With gasoline and other fuel prices soaring over the years, the future lies in the hand of solar energy. By harvesting the power harnessed from the sun, numerous crisis that are faced today can be easily resolved. At the upper atmosphere, the earth receives approximately 174 petawatts of energy, which is more than sufficient to cater to global energy needs. If people rely on solar panels, only 0.0005% of the earth would need to be covered for everyone’s needs to be met. Read More»
Over a third of all data centers are due to run out of space, power or cooling capacity soon, and as a result, many of these companies will need to turn to colocation services. If you run a data center and are responsible for selecting a colocation services provider, you may wonder how to find the best colocation facility for your needs. While comparison shopping, here are five of the elements you should compare: Read More»
While iPhones are among the most popular types of wireless phones they are vulnerable to hardware problems that can prevent you from using the devices effectively. Furthermore, if you are among the millions of people who have ditched their traditional landline phones in favor of mobile devices, it is crucial that your smartphone is always in good working condition. If you are a first-time owner of an iPhone, you should be aware of the following common issues with the devices. Read More»
A spilled beverage or an errant slip could easily cause your tablet to become a paperweight. Most tablets are highly vulnerable to moisture, with corrosion or device-killing voltage spikes the norm. This makes getting a drowned one dry as soon as possible especially important. Instead of dreading the worst about your tablet, you could take the following proactive steps to revive your tablet:
Step #1: Shut It Down
The first step is to turn the tablet off right this instant. Read More»
With the recent boom in communications technology, consumers now have more options when it comes to phone services. Most people use their phones to conduct many important aspects of daily life. Checking in with doctors, keeping in touch with distant family members, and calling for needed repairs are all generally done over the phone. With many people still struggling to pull themselves out of the Great Recession, prices and quality of service are more important than ever. Read More»