Archive for January, 2012

Artificial Intelligence Turns iPhones and Google Androids into Smart Alecs

Siri, the personal assistant on iPhone 4S, lets you use your voice to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls and more. Ask Siri to do things just by talking the way you ordinarily talk, and it understands what you say and mean. It also knows when you’re pulling its leg and talks back.

For all of its virtues, it has attracted more attention for its sassy answers to trick questions. One user commanded, “Beam me up.” The phone responded, “Sorry, ...

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10
JAN

Categories: Communication, Humor

Lesser Known iPhone Tricks

Posted by: S. Kinsey

It seems like iPhones can do everything but take out the trash. Aside from the obvious phone calls, we are able to keep an eye on the latest movies and TV shows, and update our social sites. They store our music and give us directions to navigate to the nearest shopping mall. You may think you know all your iPhone can do but here are some lesser-known tricks you with thankful to learn.

Saving Time

Say you have to type a ...

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10
JAN

Categories: Communication, Tips and Tricks

Protecting Against Children’s Identity Theft

Posted by: S. Kinsey

One of the first and easiest things you should do to prevent your child’s identity from being stolen: caution him or her about giving personal information, especially their Social Security number, to anyone over the Internet. The most likely person to steal your child’s identity is a family member or frequent visitor to your home. Be sure your child’s Social Security card is stored in a secure place. Shred any papers that have your child’s Social Security number on them.

One ...

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10
JAN

Categories: Security

Touchscreen Technology Demystified

Posted by: S. Kinsey

Touchscreens are becoming an integral part of our lives. When we interact with a device that has a touchscreen, we expect it to execute the action we want without a second thought. It wasn’t too far in the past that the concept of a touchscreen was a dream. Yet, today we see it as a common feature in numerous devices.

While most of us use this technology on a daily basis, most of us do not know how it works. How ...

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10
JAN

Categories: Communication, Gizmos and Gadgets

4 IT Support Tips

Posted by: S. Kinsey

Watch this video for 4 tips on improving your IT help desk support experience.

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10
JAN

Categories: Communication, Video

Digital Currency: The Demise of Paper Bills?

Posted by: S. Kinsey

Consumer spending heavily relies on digital currency and perhaps someday paper money will be obsolete. It may sound fantastic but consider how frequently you yourself use a credit card to purchase things, go online to shop, or receive gift cards preloaded with a specific amount of money. Most likely you pay your bills via online banking, pay-at-the-pump with a credit card, and even purchase movie tickets online. When you consider how often you actually use digital currency on a day-to-day ...

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10
JAN

Categories: Technology Trivia

How do I Manage Telecommuter Employees?

Posted by: S. Kinsey

Telecommuting is a fancy word for allowing employees to work from home, in remote offices, or while on the road. While this is not a new concept, advancements in remote access technology and security have made it very affordable and easy for any size firm. Telecommuting has grown at a steady 3% per year for more than 15 years.

Why would a business want to do implement telecommuting as an option? Some firms are being forced to because they’ve run out ...

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9
JAN

Categories: Ask the IT Expert, Communication