Most people think of the keyboard and mouse as the only means to enter information into a computer, but the list of input devices is surprisingly long. Inputs include voice, touch, optical, and even environmental (e.g., heat) and spatial technology. Are you taking advantage of all these potential methods to interface with your computer technology?
Technology Interfaces Via the Senses
Let’s take a closer look at a few.
Quick Tip: If you cannot enable multi-factor authentication, change your passwords frequently
We're continuing to explore the topic of passwords and how they help keep your business data and systems secure in this next blog on when (and how) you should update your passwords.
Technology leaps to life as virtual capabilities gear up for mass market production—breaking into touch, taste, and smell in addition to sight and sound. Virtual Reality (VR) is the latest digital frontier, creating experiences that redefine our expectations of technology and unlocking potential benefits across the board.
Many will remember the character Tattoo, from the TV show Fantasy Island. He was famous for calling out "The plane! The plane!" as the seaplane approached the island at the beginning of each episode. We bring that iconic memory forward to reinforce something that we recommend all business owners to do this fall as we come out of over 7 months of dealing with a pandemic that changed so much of what each organization does.
“IT” Makes Sense
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Identity theft is a form of fraud where a person pretends to be someone else in order to access resources in that person's name. Akin to a famous movie star hiding behind her designer sunglasses to disguise her true identity and assume the appearance of an “every day” person.
The very first computing machines from the late 1800s were created to do simple number tabulation. Today, handheld and portable computers, tablets and cellphones go innumerable steps further. They facilitate communication as well as entertain. Going forward these devices are rapidly becoming replacements for human interaction—not just between humans but between one individual and the real world.
“IT” Makes Sense
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Many will recall a TV ad a few years ago for Geico with a senior citizen named Beatrice claiming she saved a ton of time by posting pictures on her apartment wall rather than mailing them to all her friends. One friend tells her she “LIKES” that one.
Eyestrain has become a major issue in today’s world. With blue light coming from our cell phones, tablets, televisions and computers, it is no wonder that more people than ever are suffering from eyestrain, headaches, and dry eyes. However, there are a few things that can be done that will help keep you comfortable and your eyes in good shape.
