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SSL Website Security – Why You Need It

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Computer viruses and ransomware are at an all-time high forcing the online world to take extra precautions.  While SSL/HTTPS encryption has been around for a while for online banks and finical institutions, it is becoming the standard for all websites. There are two main reasons why every website needs SSL and HTTPS: Security Search Engine Optimization … [Read more...] about SSL Website Security – Why You Need It

iPhone in the Freezer – Sorta Worked

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I put my iPhone in the freezer and it helped fix some issues.  Here's my iPhone freezer story. My iPhone had been the perfect companion. I even found myself bragging about my Apple device like an annoying fanboy. But all good things come to an end. It started with WiFi problems  (the on-off switched was grayed out), apps would crash, and sometimes email would "spin" and … [Read more...] about iPhone in the Freezer – Sorta Worked

Your Tablet Can Mess With Your Sleep

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There's nothing like curling up with a good book in bed to relax before dozing off to sleep.  And there's nothing like reading your favorites books on your tablet or smartphone device. But a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that your tablet and other devices might be keeping you up at night — and making you sleepy the next … [Read more...] about Your Tablet Can Mess With Your Sleep

Fancy Fonts can Hurt Your Website

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Fancy fonts can actually hurt your website. Keep fonts simple and your website is more appealing and easier to read. And in some cases, a bad fonts choice can distort your message and maybe even scare customers away.  Consider this font fail. YIKES!  Needless to say, this store owner made a bad font choice.  Imagine the customers that took a quick glimpse at … [Read more...] about Fancy Fonts can Hurt Your Website

TechAdvocates Solutions on GoTarryn TV

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TechAdvocates Solutions was featured on GoTarryn TV. I really enjoyed being interviewed by Tarryn Hoff, also know as Tarryn the Traveling Trainer. We talked about tech and fitness, two of my favorite topics. You can view our conversion done via Skype here: https://youtu.be/D9XIJ3V2zKs Tarryn does a great job with these interviews talking with different people in many … [Read more...] about TechAdvocates Solutions on GoTarryn TV

Superman Vs. The Ku Klux Klan. It Happened! Guess Who Won?

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Superman has faced many powerful foes in his fight for truth, justice, and the American way.  This list includes super villains like Lex Luther, Zod, Dardseid, Brainiac, Doomsday, and the Ku Klux Klan. Wait, Superman fought the KKK? Before "Batman v Superman", the Man of Steel stood against the men of hate. So what happened? Who won? First, a little history... In … [Read more...] about Superman Vs. The Ku Klux Klan. It Happened! Guess Who Won?

Snagit – A Good Graphic Tool

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Snagit is a good graphic tool for anyone.  While it started out as a basic screen capture tool, it has evolved into much more. Pictures and images are an essential way to bring a website/blog to life.  But getting an image file "web ready" can be tricky.  The most common mistake is bloated file size which can slow down your website and hurt your Google ranking.  Here's a … [Read more...] about Snagit – A Good Graphic Tool

Now is the Time for a Mobile Responsive Website

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The Internet is going mobile.  Don't get left behind.  If you do not have a mobile responsive website, now is the time. Click here to learn more about mobile responsive design and if your website has mobile responsive properties. The following data shows that the future is mobile, and the mobile Internet is here and growing fast. Consider the following: Nearly … [Read more...] about Now is the Time for a Mobile Responsive Website