Posts Tagged“tech”

Most people eventually notice that their computers start to slow down as time goes by. Although this process normally happens gradually, you may not realize it at first until it is apparent enough. Odds are your Mac is going to start slowing down at some point or other, but the good news is that there are steps that you can take to increase its speed. If you want to speed up Mac and restore its performance levels, here are a few things that you should try: Clean out ‘junk’ and unnecessary files from your hard drive. If your hard drive…

No matter which side of the political spectrum you’re on, you’ve got a lot of news to follow. Every day someone new is in the midst of a scandal, having a great day on the campaign trail, or making newsworthy comments. Whether you’re interested in the political process as a whole or want to keep up with certain candidates, you’ll need a few great apps to stay on top of the latest news. Related: How to build your first mobile app in 12 steps All Politics Image via Apple.com Download a resource that organizes your political news in a simple…

The North American manufacturing industry is a competitive one; the market remains sluggish while material and labor costs are always on the rise. Clients expect better quality components from their suppliers than ever before, and many suppliers have discovered that the best way to deliver is through a superior quality assurance department. They are turning to coordinate measurement machines to catch machine tool errors sooner and deliver high quality, accurate parts to their clients. Increasingly, buyers want to know that their suppliers can guarantee accurate measurements, and they don’t want the hassle of faulty components, so they look for modern…

Do you find that you sometimes like to watch certain online video streams over and over, such as your favorite music video, or a particular video guide or tutorial that you find useful? In most cases streaming the same video repeatedly isn’t a problem – unless of course you aren’t able to connect to the internet, or you are using mobile internet and have data limitations. If that is the case then it would be ideal to save videos that you watch often so that you don’t have to constantly stream them. Although most video sharing platforms won’t hand you…

If you want to build a site that represents your cutting-edge brand or organization make sure you are using the latest technologies. Here are some tips on how to build a cutting edge website. Safety First Your clients data and your brands reputation are on the line, if your website gets hacked so making sure your site is secure is always top priority. By making sure you keep your web software update, use secure and complex passwords, and use features such as captcha codes you can minimize your sites vulnerabilities. Another popular way (as you can tell from Sitelock Reviews)…

Hackers and malware are a threat to our personal and financial data online. It is said over 85% of websites that are attacked have no anti-virus software or website security in place. In fact, many people turn to researching how to protect their online assets after they have suffered a cyber attack. There are many anti-virus software programs and online website security services available. In reading the Sitelock Reviews, many clients are satisfied with the professionalism and how quickly SiteLock was able to restore their computer or websites. This is key in maintain your reputation and assuring customers that their…

For such a small electronic, your phone is an incredibly expensive device. While not as steep as the cushy iPhone 6s, the latest LG G5 is still an investment. Once you’ve laid down the $600, or signed up for a deferred payment plan, you’re going to want it to last as long as possible. A popular issue across all smartphones is a cracked screen creating a spider web out of your display, but the LG G5 poses unique problems. The bottom bezel is removable in order to accommodate the G5’s modular design, and the process of interchanging Friends puts the…

Some software developers try to make apps for as many operating systems as possible. Others prefer focusing on apps that work only on specific ones. Fans of Apple products will want to check out these five apps. They’re only available for iOS devices, so you won’t find them on Google Play. GarageBand Price: $4.99 GarageBand started as an OS X software application that turned desktop Macs into virtual music studios. The iOS app offers many of these same features that people loved about the desktop version: Live loops Keyboard Guitar modeling Multi-track recording The app also gives you an intuitive interface…

There was a time when cellular phones were as large as a brick, and had about the same appeal. Their functions were painfully basic – they could initiate and receive voice calls. Later the SMS service was added to their repertory, and that was about it. What followed was mostly cosmetic – the screens that were once monochrome have got colors, the phones got cameras and music player capabilities, and other functions – such as the ability to run Java games – that were mostly useless. Until 2007, when something important happened. The pre-iPhone era The concept of a phone…

Chicago’s technology sector is one of the fastest-growing in the nation. The third most populous city in the United States also has the third-highest growth in tech jobs, at a rate of 25.8 percent between 2010 and 2013. Behind only Seattle and Houston, the Windy City is quickly proving its importance in the innovative tech industry. If you’re looking to shake hands with cutting-edge professionals and top thinkers in this field, Chicago is a great place to do it. These popular hot spots and major events are all great places for Chicago techies to network… Tech Tuesday at the Graffiti Lounge…