2017 – Page 8

What Is HTTPS, and Why Should I Care?

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

HTTPS, the lock icon in the address bar, an encrypted website connection—it’s known as many things. While it was once reserved primarily for passwords and other sensitive data, the entire web is gradually leaving HTTP behind and switching to HTTPS. The “S” in HTTPS stands for “Secure”. It’s the secure version of the standard “hypertext

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Five Google Chrome Extensions for Saving Yourself Valuable Time

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

Google Chrome has changed a lot since 2011, which is when we last created a list of five time-saving Chrome extensions. It’s now 2017 and those original five extensions may not be as handy as they used to be, if they’re even supported anymore. More than 50 percent of internet users browse the web with

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How to Print From Your Mobile Device While on the Go

Posted on March 10, 2017 by

Smartphones and tablets are increasingly displacing desktops and notebooks in small businesses. But while these handheld devices are a boon to mobile productivity, they also present a problem when it comes to a common activity that is frequently take for granted — printing. Thankfully, app developers have merged the worlds of printing, online storage and

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How to Use Your Android Device as a Mobile Hotspot

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

Turning your Android smartphone into a Wi-Fi hotspot means you always have a secure, private connection on the go. Here’s how to do it. It’s not always easy to find reliable Wi-Fi on the go, especially if you’re looking for a secure, private connection. Public Wi-Fi networks can leave you vulnerable to hackers and create

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TechRec – Mobile Apps Series: SimpleMind, Scapple & MindNode

Posted on February 23, 2017 by

Mind-mapping is an essential part of the creative process. A mind-map is a diagram used to visually organize information. It often begins with a single concept drawn as an image in the center of a blank page and then associated images, words, and ideas are added establishing a hierarchy of more important ideas connected directly

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