Monthly Archives: May 2020

No one likes a jumbled mess of cords and wires on their desk. Be honest with yourself: It's time to clear your desk and organize your workspace. Workers are moving toward elegant, small form-factor PCs that can make a big impact in a small space, whether it's open office seating, a team huddle room, or a home office.

Chances are, if you’re working from home while social distancing, you’ve logged on to Zoom more than a few times in the past couple of months: The number of Zoom daily meeting participants topped a whopping 300 million in late April. And even if you aren’t using it for business, chances are you’re logging into virtual happy hours, birthday parties and other social events after your workday has wrapped up.

In the healthcare industry, innovation is more than a buzzword. The right innovations in the right hands at the right time can, in fact, ensure life triumphs over death. Healthcare technology advancements that range from high-tech sensors and drones to bacteria-quashing light bulbs, are pushing healthcare into new, exciting directions, providing heightened levels of care and improving quality of life.

Fortnite has taken the gaming world by storm. Home to nearly 80 million users, the battle royale game has become one of the most popular video games on Earth. Since its 2017 launch, Fortnite has transformed into a worldwide gaming phenomenon attracting players of all ages and video-gaming backgrounds. From celebrity musicians to top-tier athletes, the Fortnite craze has made its rounds from suburban basements to Hollywood screens. Unfortunately, with the astounding popularity Fortnite has gathered, scammers are hot on the trail leading to young and naive players. Identity theft, credit card fraud, and the rampant spread of malware are among the many consequences Fortnite scams may lead to. While these scams are masked with alluring “Free V-Bucks” promises, parents and players should be vigilant online.

It’s no wonder that laser printers are a staple in just about every business, no matter how big or small. They’re fast, they’re economical, and now they can even print in color. At HP®, we know a thing or two about laser printers. After all, we developed the very first desktop laser printer in 1984 with the original HP LaserJet. Today, we build a huge variety of laser printers so you can find one that suits your printing needs.

It’s a natural human tendency to spend when we’ve got it and batten down the hatches when the economy slows or takes a downturn. But is that always the best approach? While nothing’s certain, there are enough alarm bells going off to suggest a recession is on its way. If you agree it’s just a matter of time, and you are trying to decide whether to invest in technology now or freeze spending, consider these four tips for riding out any potential economic storm:

Direct mail, social media, and print advertising all serve a purpose, but nothing beats email when it comes to speaking directly to your customers. Whether you’re sending offers tailored specifically to previous purchases, or simply reaching out to remind people about your new services, email can be an effective way to develop a dialogue. Whoever you’re trying to connect with, chances are pretty good they have an email address—and use it. The number of worldwide email users is projected to increase to 4.2 billion by 2022.[1] That’s half of the world’s population! Email is the most popular way for customers to stay in touch with retailers [2] and 99% of consumers check their email at least daily.[3] Email lets you reach customers on the go, via multiple devices. And it’s easy to measure results.

Blockchain—a digital ledger shared across a computer network—has been a topic of conversation for months. What is blockchain, why is it generating so much buzz, and what does it mean for your business both now and in the future? Here’s a crash course.

A game that has over 125 million players and counting shouldn’t need an introduction. Although this amazingly popular Epic Games release is technically still in beta, Fortnite Battle Royale has already become a touchstone of pop culture. Within a year of its release, it has been embraced by everyone from grade-schoolers to college students to parents and beyond, and has taken the gaming community by storm. Here is a brief primer of Fortnite Battle Royale as well as how to play it.

It seems as if modern displays have all kinds of different labels: high definition, 3D, smart, 4K, 4K Ultra, the list goes on. The two most common labels are LCD and LED. What’s the difference between the two? Is there a difference? And does this difference make one or the other preferable for certain types of activities like gaming or graphic design?