10/27/22

Amazon Miscalculation

Amazon recent promotions for managers faced a big problem. The software miscalculated employees who were promoted and affected a number of employees.
The problem was fixed immediately and employees were made aware of their updated compensation.

It's an unfortunate blunder for the big giant and I wonder how many managers took one for the team. 


10/26/22

Is WhatsApp a sruveillance tool

It's pretty interesting to hear another messaging founder calling out on WhatsApp on being a surveillance tool. And he does have a point since the application has been having identical security issues for a few years. Now you should decide if it's worth having backdoors on your phone. 


10/25/22

More Excel tips

Here are some more great excel tips for users who want to make the best out of the program. You can never learn more when it comes to Excel.

10/24/22

AirTags track Dementia

Here is a great way to track someone with dementia using AirTags. Although some applications require users having phones, this device has filled in the gap with less the expense.

Now this is not the best option with AirTags recent news, but it's a move using the device in the right direction. 

10/23/22

Samsung Galaxy Dark Moe App

It looks like Samsung Galaxy has this hidden feature that enables dark mode on every application so that it can easily be seen by users. 

It's a cool feature to keep enabled and I just do not know why they hide the feature. 




10/22/22

Google Fiber

Google Fiber is expanding it's 5 Gig and 8 Gig data plans and here and here are the current areas that have service. If you are deciding on upgrading your service here is what you can expect.

It's only a matter of time before there are near an area near you. 


10/21/22

USB 4 2.0 Info

Here is some great information on USB 4 version 2.0, it's backward compatible up to 40 Gbps if you change the cable to USB-C that is rated at 80 Gbps. 

It's going to push higher performance for portable SSD's. 

10/20/22

Tips for Streaming Services

Here are some good tips for video streaming services. Now with all the services that everyone has available your choices can be difficult to make. So follow these tips and hopefully you will get a good deal out of your servcie. 


10/19/22

TikTok new Challenge

TikTok is definitely a game changer and now it looks like it could be getting into the e-commerce. Now if they succeed this could be the new generation of social media expanding into other markets. Something that others platforms have been trying to do for a while but have been unsuccessful. 

10/18/22

Proton Drive

Here is a new cloud drive service that promotes security and privacy. If you are looking for a new place to secure you favorite files, this might just be what you are looking for.

My suggestion is first to test drive the site and the switch is worth it, then pay for the premium service for the extra storage. 

10/17/22

Equifax Wage War

It looks like Equifax recently fired some remote staff members that were working second jobs and this brings a new attention to the next generation employee monitoring software.
Not only can they analyze your working hours, but they can monitor other things as well.

It's going to be interesting to see if other companies start following this procedure. 


10/16/22

Telsa Secrets Hack

A few years ago Telsa caught an employee leaking company secrets and this is how they were able to narrow down who was leaking the information. 

Technology has changed so dramatically that now even the smallest break can easily be tracked. 

Link

10/15/22

Apple High Yield Savings

If you are an Apple card users you will soon will the opportunity to open up a high yield savings account with Goldman Sachs. 

It's just another perk from Apple to reward it's card members. 

Link 

10/14/22

FAA allows AirTags

It looks like the FAA now is allowing Apple AirTags to be added to luggage and now users will no longer fear the loss of losing their items when traveling. It's going to definitely be a game changer moving forward with lost baggage. 

10/13/22

Recover Chrome Browser

If you ever run into a problem with Chrome and for some unknown reason it closes the browser or your computer restarts to do updates. This is how you restore the current browser.

Now I have used this method for years and as long as your online, Chrome will restore the browser to it's original state before it was closed. 

Link 

10/12/22

Subscription Good vs Bad

Here is some resourceful information on why most subscriber subscriptions are good and bad. It's amazing on how a change in service or action changes on what moves happen next to justify if the subscription service was worth the cost. 


10/11/22

Amazon adds EBT

As the economy keeps changing so does other shopping markets. Now Amazon is adding EBT payments for shoppers that currently use these programs. It's a great move in the right direction. 

10/10/22

Teamviewer Renewal Practices

It looks like this company is being questioned after a user who just signed for a one year license was automatically billed for another year, even when automatic renewal was disabled. Now this is not good news for subscribers who just want to test out the software before they move forward. So make sure you make note of this. 

10/9/22

Starlink China Block

It looks like China has made a request to Starlink to block selling it's access. It's still uncertain if they will follow that request but it's going to be interesting to see what the final outcome will be going forward.


10/8/22

Reset & Pair Roku Remote

Roku is making things easier to do and if you are ever in a jam and your Roku remote fails, here is what you need to do to pair the new remote to another device.


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