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April 21, 2020Most of us have heard that fiber optic internet speed is “better,” but that’s fuzzy. What does that really mean? Is it really faster and more reliable? What are the other connection options we’re comparing to? What’s the difference between fiber optic vs cable internet speed? Is it more expensive? And if fiber optics is as earth-shaking as they say, how can we get it?
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April 01, 2020
One of the odd realities of digital technology is that we carry around high-end, megapixel cameras, take hundreds of photos a week, and end up printing and displaying very few of them.
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April 01, 2020It’s very convenient to capture many moments, but most of us don’t take the step to bring them out of the digital realm and into the real world. Social media streams and image curation sites can be virtual repositories for our memories, but sometimes, for special ones, “virtual” is not good enough.
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March 27, 2020Most home offices are littered with ergonomics errors, which can impair productivity and health, and cost you money. Here’s how to set up work environments that won’t sacrifice comfort, efficiency or health. When working from home, it’s tempting to jump on a laptop and toil away in your favorite easy chair. The problem is, if you don’t treat digital work as a form of manual labor, your neck, back, arms or wrists will eventually exact their revenge. Some 1.8 million workers suffer every year from repetitive strain injuries (RSI), which have surged in the last quarter century. These conditions can range from irritating to debilitating. (ever try opening a door with a carpal tunnel flare-up?) A company whose workers accumulate on-the-job injuries face higher workers’ compensation premiums, not to mention lost time and productivity. In fact, employers already pay $1 billion every week toward direct workers’ comp costs, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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March 26, 2020Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you can’t still use the best technology. Fortunately, the latest laptop PCs continue to add extraordinary capabilities to help small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) operate more efficiently and grow.
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March 06, 2020Related content you might enjoy:Telecommuting has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade, with the number of people working from home growing 159% between 2005 and 2017. The trend shows no signs of stopping, either. Flexible work arrangements are one of the most in-demand work perks that younger employees ask for when looking for new jobs.
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February 26, 2020How often do you actually change the desktop image on your Windows 10 PC? If you answered, “not often,” this is just the article for you. There are a number of great Windows 10 themes available for a reasonable price or even for free. Not only can a cool computer theme make your experience more fun, but they’re also typically easy to set up. Plus, you may just be shocked by how many options there are.
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February 21, 2020Minecraft is more than just a game. It’s a fully-embraced learning tool that educators have credited for an increase in problem-solving skills among students who use it. Part of the appeal is the endless supply of Minecraft mods, ways to change everything from your character's hair color to the world around you.
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February 09, 2020Released in 2009, Minecraft has come a long way since it was purchased and stewarded by Microsoft in 2014. Despite all the downloadable content and expansions, one area hasn’t received that much attention: the graphics.
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February 08, 2020Your Minecraft experience is shaped by where you choose to spawn, which is why it is so important to choose the right seed for you. Minecraft seeds are what make the game interesting and present new challenges in gameplay, whether you prefer a pastoral environment or one made of ice and snow.