3D Printing Could Shake Up Agriculture and Manufacturing Industries

Technology has been a consistent force in the betterment of humanity, constantly pushing it to reconsider old ways of doing things and what could be improved. Key industries that have just about always utilized technology, from factories to old-fashioned wheels and farm equipment, include agriculture and manufacturing. In fact, 3D printing might be able to […]

A Lot of the Tech We Use Today Was Once Science Fiction

When it comes to innovative new technologies, look no further for inspiration than classic science fiction and pop culture. You might be surprised by how many concepts first seen in works of fiction have made their way into our day-to-day lives. Let’s take a look at some of the more noteworthy examples.

Breaking Down the Konami Code

Those born in the 1980s will likely recognize “Up-Up-Down-Down-Left-Right-Left-Right-B-A-Select-Start” as the Konami Code, a famous cheat code that first appeared in 1986. Since then, the Konami Code has spread, now being featured in software titles and websites. Let’s consider the origins of the Konami Code, and how it has been featured in the zeitgeist.

Understanding the Threat of Geographic Deepfakes

Per our role as cybersecurity professionals, part of our responsibility is to put the developing threats out there in the world into perspective for the clientele that we serve. After all, with so many modern threats seeming to border on science fiction, it is only natural for smaller organizations to assume that their size will […]

Look How Much the Internet has Changed

When the internet was established, it was a marvel. Now, people could move information across the world in a matter of seconds. This is why the term “World Wide Web” was coined. Nowadays, there are billions of users on the internet, and the rules have had to be changed. This has some online services in […]

Some of 2020’s Biggest Tech Flubs

It’s no secret that 2020 has been relatively tough on all of us, down to the technology that so many use and rely on each year. Now that we’re in the home stretch toward a hopefully better 2021, let’s look back at some of the technologies that didn’t deliver as promised and some of the […]

Motivate Your Employees with More Playful Work Practices

Workplace engagement has long been a conundrum. How do you maximize the productivity of your business without alienating your team through quotas and ironclad policies? Many businesses have been finding that an effective way to do just that has been to use a concept known as gamification.  Let’s explore gamification and how it might be […]

How to Avoid Employee Burnout

Your employees are your greatest asset, which means they need to be carefully managed and maintained, just like any of your other productivity-boosting assets. The difference is, your employees aren’t just another solution, they’re human beings, and they aren’t tirelessly motivated. In fact, if your employees aren’t treated properly, they could burn out.

Getting a New Computer? We Can Help, Part V

By now, it should be clear that the same computer might not work for two different businesses’ needs. In previous articles, we discussed how to select the right CPU, RAM, storage and display for your desktop. This final post will be dedicated to some of the topics that couldn’t fit into previous parts.