Yes, we know it is so important to update your software as soon as its available. We mention it all the time. Software updates provide your technology with increased security, bug fixes, and more. However, accidents happen. One minute, your phone begins a new software install. The next, your phone wipes itself clean of all […]
Living with another person–be that a roommate, significant other, child, or someone else–challenges you in more ways than one. One of those ways may be the use of your computer. Perhaps you don’t want your roommate stealing your study guides or you’ve grounded your son or daughter for misbehavior. Either way, someone’s accessing your device […]
Your computer probably holds plenty of programs and documents. Does it hold the programs needed to run smoothly and last longer? We’ll show you what is out there that, when installed and used properly, improves your computer’s lifespan and workability. NOTE: Before sharing our program suggestions and recommendations, we’d like to inform you that these […]
Heart Technologies is more than your run-of-the-mill Mac repair. We are an Apple Authorized Service Provider, and that’s a big distinction between our company and others. What does that mean, though? Why should you choose an Apple Authorized Service Provider over the competition? An Apple Authorized Service Provider is a company that is authorized by Apple to provide […]
Has your business been thinking about implementing BYOD, the policy allowing employees to use their own devices (smartphone, computer, laptop, tablet, and so on) for work purposes? You’re in luck. Today, we’re examining the wonderful and not-so-great aspects of this trend to see if it’s the right fit for your business needs. Pros of BYOD […]
We fear malware. This software that is designed to harm or completely disable your systems can be harmful for anyone or any business. So if or when malware is detected, it may seem typical to run from malware. The reaction reminds me of this scene from “Monsters, Inc.” Source: Docter, P., & Silverman, D. (Writers). (2001). […]
The term “hybrid cloud” elicits a very distinct mood. To me, it sounds like some kind of crazy Transformer-like system that is the result of odd cross-breeding. To others, it reminds them of hybrid cars, giving off the feeling of green living. A hybrid cloud, though, is a connecting cloud system that serves as a […]
If you’ve been looking into cloud services recently, you know there are different types of clouds. The varying types of clouds can get confusing, leaving you lost and unsure what the right fit for your needs is. For your convenience, we’re comparing and contrasting different types of cloud solutions. Click here for part one on […]
Video surveillance has been around for decades. The footage collected from cameras have become evidence in numerous court cases, have been the smoking gun for prosecutors to make arrests, have saved accused citizens from being charged with crimes they did not commit, and have brought to light what exactly occurred in a non-biased format. According […]
Today is Information Overload Day, and it wasn’t until I checked out this eye-opening CNN article that I realized how inundated with digital information we truly are. The most shocking fact to me was that computer workers on average receive 93 emails a day. Now, let’s take this one step further. As of 2013, 39% of […]