Low-cost tech solutions for your business
A dollar saved is a dollar earned, and for small businesses, healthy finances can determine success or failure. While companies strive to keep costs low,…
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Streaming makes gaming possible without consoles
For many months now, finding a PS5 or Xbox Series X has been difficult. Scoring even the venerable, but aging, Nintendo Switch can be tricky. Fortunately,…
New material: Stronger than steel, lighter than plastic
For a long time, choosing materials often meant trade-offs. Iron is durable, but susceptible to rusting and also heavy. Glass is light, but cracks and…
Taking your email marketing to the next level
Did you know over 300 billion emails are sent each day? Yet while emails are ubiquitous, not all messages are created equal. Fortunately, by following…
Here’s why SEO offers a great opportunity for small businesses
One of the principal challenges of running a small business is wearing many hats. You may find yourself printing up ads, stocking inventory, managing…
Social media made easy with the right tools
Social media offers a powerful opportunity to build an audience and connect with your customers. Unfortunately, managing social media can be quite the…
A quick look at the out-of-this-world James Webb Telescope
Move over Hubble — a bigger, more advanced and arguably better telescope has entered the galaxy. Launched on Christmas Day, the James Webb Telescope is…
See Martin photo below
Famed novelist crafts his next fantasy world as a video game George R.R. Martin’s latest fantasy extravaganza hit the shelves in February. But you won’t…
Smart glasses: Hot gadget or dud?
You might wonder if you’ve accidentally stumbled across an old article. Back in 2014, Google Glass was all the rage for a few short months before the…
Four financial moves you should make before starting your own business
Many folks aspire to start their own businesses. Why work for someone else when you can work for yourself? According to the Small Business Administration,…