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How Has Technology Changed Education?
From tablets to smartphones, and everything in between, technology has impacted our lives more than we realize. Kids are growing up reliant on technology, cringing at a time their parents had to survive without a cell phone. Remember the days before GPS, when we had to ask for directions or check a map? Or even before…
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Common Digital Nomad Mistakes and How to Prevent Them
With the rise in remote work accelerated by the pandemic, more and more people are choosing to take their work on the go. So-called digital nomads are professionals who work outside of their home country, traveling between various countries for long periods of time. Digital nomads by nature have the freedom to choose their…
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Diamonds and Rust: A Look at Obsolete Technologies
Stop! Before reading any more of this article, please take a moment to consider the smartphone, laptop, desktop or tablet behind the screen that you are currently looking at. Take a meditative moment to think back for a minute or two and ponder when it was that this piece of technology first came into your life. Chances…
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A Digital Nomad’s Guide to Protecting Your Devices and Data
Protecting your valuable belongings and ensuring travel safety while abroad is common sense. However, digital nomads, who are often traveling in unfamiliar regions with expensive gear, face unique threats to their devices and also their data. Read on to learn our travel safety tips and what digital nomads should be doing…
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The Importance of Exercise at Work for a Productive Day
According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the average American adult should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise and two days of strength training per week. These precious minutes of movement are crucial to gain health benefits associated with a healthier lifestyle. Although 150…
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Everything You Need to Know About Hackathons
Those just stepping into the world of programming and coding may have heard of hackathons. But what is a hackathon, and why do people take part? Are they for experienced coders only, or are there also hackathons for beginners? Read on to find out everything you need to know about hackathons. The word hackathon may conjure…
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Protect Your Eyesight: Tips for Preventing Eye Strain at the Computer
Our lives have become increasingly more comfortable, efficient, and overall easier as technology has innovated. But rapid innovation in technology that doesn't match pace with our own physiological evolution comes with its own dangers. We live in a world where devices are everywhere and we’re spending more and more time…
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Digital Hoarding: The Modern Day Clutter You Need to Address
What are hoarders and how do I know if I am one? You may be familiar with TV shows documenting the lives of extreme hoarders and their struggle to part with items that, for other people, are just clutter. According to Mayo Clinic, hoarding disorder is a mental health condition in which people have difficulty parting with…
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The Drawbacks of SMS and Why It's Time to Consider Other Options
Technological advancements are there to simplify our lives. But they often complicate things. Simple advancements can often come with inherent flaws that unearth complicated problems for the end consumer. The relationship between technology on the internet and safety or privacy concerns has become a worrisome dynamic. The…
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Protect Your Privacy: How to Know if Your Laptop Camera Has Been Hacked
Digital privacy is quickly becoming one of the most important priorities of anyone who owns a digital device. With surveillance cameras everywhere and every single app asking for your email addresses and personal information, it’s hard to not take precautions in order to protect yourself and your information. A hacked…
