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Gmail supports more languages

Did you know that when signing up for a new Gmail account, users could only use a specific set of characters and numbers? In early August, Google announced that they would be expanding the characters supported by Gmail. While this may not be the biggest deal to many, there is a potential security issue related… Continue reading Gmail supports more languages

Gmail supports more characters

Did you know that until recently, Google has only supported email addresses that use specific characters and numbers? While this is fine for many users, some do business with users who have email addresses outside of the older supported characters. Google has recently announced a change to the characters they support. While this is a… Continue reading Gmail supports more characters

More languages supported in Gmail

Were you aware that when signing up for a new Gmail or Google account, users can only use a specific set of characters and numbers? While this is not an issue for many users, there are some who work with clients or suppliers who have email addresses that do not use these characters, making sending… Continue reading More languages supported in Gmail

1.2 billion accounts compromised

Since the advent of the Internet, hackers have been actively trying to exploit it. Over the past few years, many have targeted different websites to obtain user account details like usernames and passwords. There seems to be a trend where the number of accounts compromised with each new security announcement is rising. In early August,… Continue reading 1.2 billion accounts compromised

Russian hackers expose 1.2 B accounts

The idea of Internet security is almost always being called into question. It seems like nearly every month there is a security breach where important information like usernames and passwords are stolen. The trend appears to be increasing, with an ever expanding number of accounts being hacked. In early August, news broke of possibly the… Continue reading Russian hackers expose 1.2 B accounts

Massive new security threat exposed

It seems like nearly every week, and in some cases nearly every day, there is some security breach announced. The vast majority of these assaults tend to revolve around online user accounts, where password, account information, and even usernames are stolen. Over the years, there has been a general trend where the number of accounts… Continue reading Massive new security threat exposed

A quick look at IFTTT

The world is becoming increasingly connected, especially when you look at all the different apps on your device and computer. The problem for some though is that all these apps simply aren’t connected enough, and it takes time to share information across devices or services. One tool that may help, while also helping increase productivity… Continue reading A quick look at IFTTT

What is If This Then That?

These days many of us have integrated various apps and programs on our computers and mobile devices into our daily lives. The problem many of us face, however, is that apps and programs are all different and many don’t work all that well together, so we need to take time to transfer information or even… Continue reading What is If This Then That?

Looking at If This Then That

A common problem many business owners and employees run across with the Internet and smartphones is that the apps and programs are often too disparate, and not connected enough. This can be a drag for productivity, especially if you have to keep repeating the same tasks. One tool that may help automate these is If… Continue reading Looking at If This Then That

Developing accessible technology plans

The vast majority of countries in the West have some requirement or law that states that businesses need to meet the needs of their employees. For many businesses this means implementing systems that afford a duty of care and allow employees to do their job adequately. As such, it is a good idea for companies… Continue reading Developing accessible technology plans

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