So you’re curious about Linux, and you heard Ubuntu is a great place to start? Maybe you’ve heard of Ubuntu and have no idea about this thing called Linux? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about Ubuntu in easy-to-understand language. Ubuntu is a free and open-source operating system with millions of users. It’s also an ethos, a collaborative project and, first and foremost, a community. If you’re reading this guide, you’re probably interest...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 19th, 2017
We all spend a lot of time on the go. And these days, a laptop is a vital part of anyone’s travel kit. Squeezing those last precious ounces of power from your portable lithium cell is a defining battle of the 21st Century. But how do you do just that? One eternal question relates directly to the battery. Does running your laptop on AC power damage the battery? Furthermore, should I remove the battery to increase its lifespan? Read on to find out the answers, and a few more useful laptop battery life tips...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 19th, 2017
When Apple announced Swift way back in 2014, people were rightfully skeptical. Nobody knew if it would catch on, and many questioned the need for yet another programming language to learn. But then Swift went open source in 2015, and though it didn’t explode overnight, the language has steadily grown. There’s never been a better time to learn! We’ve covered online Swift tutorials as well as mobile Swift tutorials, so start there if you’re brand new. Once you’re comfortable with the language, consider tes...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 18th, 2017
Backups are necessary because data has value. You never know when your hard drive that contains this data is going to crash. Cloud backups solutions can help you securely store your data in the cloud, but what if these services themselves get hacked? Enabling two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of protection, thus giving you peace of mind. Therefore, it’s necessary to choose a cloud backup service that supports two-factor authentication. If you still doubt its importance, here are a few inciden...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 17th, 2017
We’ve known public Wi-Fi networks are vulnerable to hacking for a long time. But according to experts, the situation is a whole lot worse than anyone imagined. It’s now believed that every Wi-Fi network in the world is vulnerable — or at least, every Wi-Fi network that uses either WPA or WPA-2 encryption, which is virtually all of them. The cause? An exploit called "KRACK," which is short for Key Reinstallation Attacks. But what exactly is a KRACK attack? How does it work? Can it be fixed? And what can y...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 17th, 2017
Top 10 To Do: Checklist for a Death In the FamilyThe days immediately after someone in the family dies are a confusing blend of raw emotion and crisp paperwork. It’s a time when your brain reverts back to basics, reacting on an emotional "fight or flight" level. And yet, people expect you to process important documents and make critical estate decisions – actions which require a fully functioning frontal lobe.We have you covered with this checklist we developed for our clients to use after a death in the...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 17th, 2017
For many, the Google Play Store is just an app marketplace: You see an app you like, you tap Install, and you go on with your day. But the Play Store has a bunch of lesser-known features and secrets that can kick your enjoyment of Android up several notches. Don’t know the first thing about the Play Store? Then check out our introduction to downloading Android apps. Once you’re comfortable with that, here are several tips and tricks that will make app management much easier on Android devices. 1. Test an...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 16th, 2017
Picture this: You’re sitting in an important meeting. You’ve made sure to silence your phone beforehand, but despite your forethought, all of a sudden you hear the familiar 8-bit sound of discovering a secret in Zelda. Someone’s sent you an email, and your phone has loudly announced this to everyone in the room. It’s embarrassing, and you feel like an idiot as you garner annoyed looks. You swear you lowered the volume, so why didn’t it work? Depending on which company makes your Android phone, you may ha...
Seaton Dubman
Posted on October 16th, 2017
