Technology Advisor Blog

Here's a new product we recently checked out. The Xebec Tri-Screen is a portable laptop attachment that adds two additional screens to any laptop, instantly boosting your productivity!  If you're used to multiple screens at your main office location, this is a great way to get the same experience on the go with the portable laptop attachment.  

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One of the harmful byproducts of the digital age is e-waste.  The average person gets a new cell phone every three years and a new computer every five years.  When electronics end up in landfills, toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium can leak into ground water.  Unfortunately, the EPA estimates that only 20% of electronics are properly recycled.  Improper disposal of electronics also poses a major security risk as the data from old hard drives can fall into the wrong hands.   

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Cryptocurrency is a term that we hear a lot, but for many of us, it remains a bit of a mystery.  We’ll take a look at it from a high level to provide some understanding.  Why? Well, it isn’t going away, and it only seems to be gaining popularity.  And also, because if you are a target of a ransomware attack, it could very likely be how the hacker demands payment. Now, we are not suggesting you pay that ransom demand - in fact, the US Department of the Treasury has issued warnings against paying -  but getting familiar with cryptocurrency will help you in understanding how these cybercriminals are able to fly under the radar.

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