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Digital Pack Rat: Should You Backup Your Data or is it a Waste of Time?

October 31st, 2017

Data backup can be an enormous pain. It uses time, money, and many resources to continuously backup data. Individuals and businesses debate if they’re spending too much time and money towards saving data. Do you have valuable data like images, videos, ... Read More

The Importance of Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates

October 4th, 2017

Encrypting your online browsing may appear daunting, but Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) works behind the scenes. Most popular websites such as Google, Amazon, and Facebook use SSL to protect users’ browsing. These companies have acquired an SSL Certificate, which allows ... Read More

The Kill Switch: Simple Ways Hackers Steal Your Data

September 6th, 2017

The main goal for a hacker is to gain access to private information, and to use that against a person or organization for ransom. Depending on the type of information, this can be detrimental to the success of a business. While ... Read More

Is Your Website Responsive? Why Mobile Friendly Sites Are Important and How to Check If Your Site Meets the Standard

July 5th, 2017

By all accounts, it seems like the future of the web is mobile. In 2016, mobile usage surpassed desktop for the first time ever. Despite this, as many as 91% of small and mid-sized business websites are still not mobile-friendly. ... Read More

The Great Debate: Which Web Browser Reigns Supreme?

July 5th, 2017

As you probably already know, when you buy a new device-- whether it’s a phone, tablet, or computer-- it comes with its own set of pre-installed settings and applications, including a web browser. With Microsoft PCs, you’ll often find that ... Read More

CMS: What Is It and Do I Need It for My Website?

June 6th, 2017

Modern website creation and maintenance often includes the selection of a Content Management System (CMS). But, what exactly is a CMS and what do they do? A content management system or CMS is a program that supports the creation, management, distribution, ... Read More

Web Accessibility and Making Your Website Disability-Friendly

June 6th, 2017

Navigating the web can often be frustrating for even the savviest of users. Imagine trying to do so with impaired hearing, sight, or another disability. Seems difficult, right? Every day, inaccessible web design prevents people in the disabled community from ... Read More

Goodbye HTTP: Understanding Old & New Protocols

May 3rd, 2017

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is starting to show its age. In fact, the most commonly used version of the protocol, HTTP 1.1, is nearly 20 years old. HTTP was developed in 1989 and ratified in 1997, but its story actually ... Read More

It’s the Small Things That Count: Website Optimization Techniques

April 5th, 2017

Website optimization is the art of creating and continuously improving websites to improve the visitor experience and a website’s conversion rates. These small changes can help improve your user’s satisfaction and convince them to visit your site often. Basic Website Optimization ... Read More

Mail, Mail, Everywhere! Managing Email Across Multiple Devices

February 8th, 2017

Smartphones and tablets have made it possible for us to be connected at all times, whether it be for business or for leisure. Sometimes you just can’t pull out your laptop or turn on your desktop to answer an email, ... Read More


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