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June 16, 2022

The Scary Reality of Surveillance Capitalism

The internet and digital technologies have transformed almost every aspect of our lives. Through innovations like smartphones, social media, and online services, we can access information, communicate with people around the world, and perform tasks faster and more conveniently than ever before. However, these same digital technologies are being used to monitor our behavior in increasingly intrusive ways that threaten privacy and have negative implications for human society I’m going to highlight and discuss the monitoring techniques known...

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June 15, 2022

IBM’s Fall From Grace: The Rise and Fall of IBM in the Digital Age

In the mid-2000s, Big Blue was king of the tech world. The company’s stock price hit an all-time high in 2001, and its earnings that year were higher than they had been in 25 years.The company ranked third place on the Fortune 500 list, behind only ExxonMobil and General Motors. And then it all came crashing down.By the end of 2014, IBM no longer made the Fortune 500 list at all––a stunning drop from 33rd place just five...

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May 18, 2022
Update – I was Invited to Monetize Facebook Reels

Update – I was Invited to Monetize Facebook Reels

As you know from a previous post, Facebook is paying content creators to make reels… It’s really pretty neat. I just happened to stumble onto it when I was repurposing content from other projects… I created some of them myself and a lot of them I hire others to do it for me…. It’s great for SEO… I’ve noticed a huge difference in rankings and traffic. But more on that in another post.. Anyway, Facebook gives you “challenges”...

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May 18, 2022
Signs Your Computer Might be a Zombie and Why You Should Be Concerned

Signs Your Computer Might be a Zombie and Why You Should Be Concerned

Everybody knows that the Internet is home to a plethora of virtual creatures. But it’s not just cat videos, LOLCats and animated rodents that you need to worry about. It’s also home to what are called “zombie computers” — computers that have been hacked and used as unwitting proxies by cyber-attackers. These zombie computers are what we call ‘botnets,’ which operate like an army of remote controlled drones. An attacker can take control of these compromised devices and...

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May 18, 2022
The Pros and Cons of Self Hosting Your Website

The Pros and Cons of Self Hosting Your Website

The hosting of a website refers to where it is stored and how it can be accessed by visitors. There are two main types of website hosting: self-hosting and web-hosting. Each has their own pros and cons. Self-hosting (or on-premises software) refers to a process in which the software that operates your website is installed on computer hardware owned by your company or organization. It’s often costlier, but there are some benefits that may outweigh the costs. Here...

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May 17, 2022

Phone Slow? A Beginner’s Guide to Uninstalling Carrier/OEM Bloatware Without Root Access

When you buy a new phone, it usually comes with a bunch of pre-installed apps that are either useful or not so useful. In most cases, these apps are referred to as bloatware and they’re often installed by the manufacturers. These pre-installed apps can be anything from games, marketplaces, dictionaries, tutorials or anything else that the OEM deems necessary for its users to have on their device from day one. While some of these apps can be quite...

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April 20, 2022
Thoughts on Canva.com

Thoughts on Canva.com

I  like that Canva has a teams feature… I’m not great at design… but  I can get someone else to do it while using content I’ve already licensed… etc. You have to be super careful about outsourcing design… If they’re using unlicensed media, you could eventually find yourself in hot water.  The copyright owner may come after you ten years later… I’ve seen it happen. It’s happened to me, scary stuff…  Anyway,  It’s easier to collaborate on Canva...

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April 12, 2022
Ordering Takeout is Expensive

Ordering Takeout is Expensive

Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of not having to leave the house and just ordering in when you get hungry… It’s easy and convenient BUT, very expensive.. I was bad today and went to McDonald’s and bought a large Big Mac meal, apple pie and an ice cream sundae. Because I used points from the McDonald’s loyalty program, it came to just over $8.. I wanted to see how much it would be if I...

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March 23, 2022

Building Your Digital Business with Open Source and White Label Solutions

Have a great app or digital business idea? You don’t have to hire a fancy coder or even be one yourself to realize your cloud based business dreams.. Today we discuss two shortcuts to getting your idea to the masses while you save money and maintain control over your business.

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March 23, 2022

Are Premium Domains Worth It?

If you sell online or have a brick and mortar store, you probably have pondered whether or not you should have your own website and domain. If you are independent from the malls of the internet and need to market solo to get people to your business, having a website is a must. But how much is too much? Will it help sales? What about marketing? Does it make a difference? What about selling premium domains myself, how...

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