How Technology Can Protect You from Check Fraud

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 30, 2019       

Check fraud is one of the biggest concerns facing businesses today. Criminals are constantly coming up with new ways to beat the systems that companies put in place to combat fraud. It is a never-ending struggle to protect a business from fraud. Despite businesses embracing technology to replace using traditional paper checks, thieves can still take the information available online and use it to steal a victim’s identity or to get lines of credit.

Fortunately, there are always new safety measures being developed that help to protect businesses and keep them a step ahead of criminals. The following practices are some of the best ways to help protect your company from check fraud.

Payroll Services and Direct Deposit

One of the biggest problems with paying your employees by check is that most checks will have the personal information of both the employee and the business written for anyone to see. An enterprising person can easily use the information they glean from a check to commit fraud against your company.

The best way to combat this is to use a payroll service to handle paying your employees. These companies can skip the step of paper checks altogether through direct deposit. Plus, payroll companies will have all the financial information concerning the money you are paying out saved for later access. This can make filing taxes much easier to deal with.

Utilize Advanced Digital Printing

It’s often the case that even while businesses have advanced to direct deposit, not all employees want this type of payment method. For those situations, you can utilize advanced digital check printers.

Digital printers provide secure check printing. These printers can implement watermarks only visible by UV light, provide confidential printing, and offer authentication procedures for optimal security.

While it will cost money up front to get the software and materials needed to print your own checks, the security it provides is well worth the initial expense.

Switch to Smart Payment Options

For many smaller businesses or those that employ contract workers, you don’t even need to deal with the costs of hiring a payroll service. Instead, you can use the newest online payment options to pay your workers instantly.

Fortunately, many cell phone providers have developed ways to pay for goods. These apps, such as PayPal or Venmo, allow businesses to easily send money with the swipe of a button. This eliminates the risks of check fraud since there is no paper trail that can be forged.

Just keep in mind that while these types of apps will eliminate the need to use paper checks, they still have some flaws that can be exploited. Phones and online accounts can be hacked if users are careless with their personal information.

Invest in a Smart Safe

Many businesses make the mistake of leaving their checkbook in an unsecured area where managers or employees can easily access it. This isn’t smart because someone could easily steal a page of checks and use them before anyone noticed. If you must use paper checks, then you should always keep them locked in a secure location.

Nowadays, there are plenty of options for smart safes. These safes provide the standard key or lock-number combination system, but they also have more advanced options like biometric fingerprint or retina scanners. That way, you can ensure the only person accessing your safe and your checks is you.

With technology having reduced the need to use paper checks, you would think that there would be less fraud, but sadly that isn’t the case. This is why businesses should always make an effort to keep their checking information secure. By using a payroll service or secure printing, limiting the number of checks you write, and keeping your checks as secure or making them as needed, you will limit the chances of fraudulent activity affecting your company.

5 of the Best Smart Kitchen Appliances

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 23, 2019       

People can often forget that their high-tech lives don’t have to stop in the kitchen. While traditionally filled with manual tools like a rolling pin or hand mixer, appliances are becoming more and more sophisticated. Just like your phone and laptop, kitchen appliances can come with operating systems that make them work as a smart device.

You might wonder though, why would you need any of these? Simple bakery equipment is enough, why would you need a refrigerator with Wi-Fi? Well to make your cooking process faster and easier. While some appliances are better at this than others, you can make cooking and baking more fun—plus, these smart devices serve as wonderful decoration.

1. Wemo Wi-Fi-Enabled Crock-Pot

If you enjoy stews, curries, and easy meals, then a crock-pot might be in your future. However, the Wemo Wi-Fi-Enabled Crock-Pot makes the already simple crockpot even more effortless. With Wi-Fi, you’re able to control the exact temperature and cook time of the food you’ve put inside. This product allows you to be precise and make dishes exactly how you want to!

2. Genican Scanner

This nifty appliance simply attaches to your trashcan. It’s an incredibly convenient tool that allows you to keep track of the items you throw away. For every item placed in the trashcan, the Genican Scanner will scan the garbage, track what it is, and add the items to your shopping list. This gadget is perfect if you tend to be forgetful, or want to be mindful of the things you throw away.

3. Perfect Drink Smart Scale

The Perfect Drink Smart Scale is exactly what it sounds like. If you enjoy making cocktails at home, it can be easy to get the measurements incorrect or to forget what you’ve added. Luckily, this smart appliance weights every part of your drink precisely, resulting in the perfect drink.

Nothing is imbalanced when using this tool and is perfect if you enjoy hosting parties or having the occasional drink. It comes with a wide variety of drink recipes with the measurements. This product also comes with an app!

4. The June Oven

The June Over is truly one of a kind. It claims to serve the functions of 7 different appliances:

• Convection oven
• Air fryer
• Dehydrator
• Slow cooker
• Broiler
• Toaster
• Warming drawer

This means you don’t need any other appliance in your kitchen. No need to lug out the clunky crock pot or set up the confusing and complicated dehydrator. If you’re looking for a product that can do it all and will save you a ton of money, the June Oven in for you. 

5. Nutribullet Balance Smart Blender

This oldie but goodie is a classic in the kitchen appliance world. For years, patrons have loved and raved about the Nutribullet. The Balance Smart Blender takes everything you love about the Nutribullet and offers you more.

Not only do you get to make delicious treats with his high-tech blender, but you’re also to track your calories, nutritional information, as well as keep your grocery list up to date. Whether it’s a smoothie, green juice, or sauce, the Nutribullet Balance Smart Blender is a trustworthy choice.

Final Thoughts

Kitchen appliances aren’t typically given more than a quick thought. But as they grow in technological advancement, their popularity will as well. If you’re interested in smart kitchen appliances, it’s smarter if you grab them before they’re gone. These products are slowly but surely making their way into the 2019 marketplace, and who knows what kind of gadgets we’ll have in 10 years.

Coding Careers You Can Do Remotely

 By Vaibhav Jain on April 01, 2019       

Having the technical ability to write code is one of the most desired skills in today’s job market. The amount of jobs in this sector has increased yearly, so learning to write code can be a great career for people fresh out of school as well as those looking to change careers. It is also a popular career for people who prefer to work remotely.

There is a misconception that learning how to code is difficult. However, it actually isn’t as tough as people think, especially for problem solvers who enjoy finding the solution to difficult puzzles. One of the most popular methods of learning this skill is to attend a coding bootcamp of which there are numerous ones to choose from. The following are some of the careers in coding to consider that will enable you to work remotely.

1. Web Developer

A web developer is a one size fits all description for anyone who writes code as their primary job. Writing code is generally what developers, and that is what powers every website found on the internet. A web developer typically works with a website designer to turn their envisioned design into a functioning website.

Developers usually spend their days writing code in JavaScript, Ruby, Python, PHP and many other languages to build a website. When searching for a web development job, companies will state the specific coding language you should be knowledgeable about. With careers in this field averaging around $65k a year, it is a good option for people with general knowledge of coding.

2. Frontend Developer

A frontend developer is responsible for writing the code for the part of a website that users see. CSS, HTML and at times JavaScript are used to shape the functions and appearance of a website. The majority of what you see on a website, also known as the presentation layer, is written by front end developers. These can include animated icons, buttons and the basic text in blog posts.

However, some plugins that enable these things to work may be developed by someone else. Front end developers work with back end engineers to create apps and websites that are user-friendly and work as in ways that are intuitive for users. People in this career can make upwards of the high five figures in salary, meaning this is a very in-demand job.

3. Backend Engineers

Backend engineers or developers are responsible for the server side of coding that enables a website to work. They integrate code written by front end developers with the backend code, which is where data like user accounts, content, or anything kept in databases is stored for access.

They mostly work with databases, APIs and languages like Python, PHP, and Ruby. However, they are also familiar with the frontend codes like JavaScript, CSS, and HTML. This allows them to ensure both types of code work together.

4. App Developer

An app developer is someone who builds applications for websites and mobile devices. The specific languages and skills they need depend on the platform the app is meant for like Windows, Android or iOS.

Basically, a website designer designs a prototype and user interface. The app developer makes this website function on mobile and tablet devices. Developers who work on the most popular apps can earn well into the mid-six figures, which makes this among the most popular careers for coders.

With the tech industry booming, it makes sense to pursue a career in coding. The careers can be quite lucrative, and they cater toward people who prefer to work remotely. This is why writing code is a job skill so in demand and should continue to be as long as technology keeps improving.

3 Upcoming Technologies for Mobile Phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 29, 2019       

One of the most frustrating qualities of modern technology is the way that it is continually changing, usually faster than most consumers are able to keep up with. 

It’s true what they say about when you purchase a new computer the technology will have already become outdated before its warranty has expired. And it makes little difference if the technology is for mobile phones, computers or audio/video equipment – they all rapidly become outdated as soon as you bring your purchase home.

Recently bought a new phone? This news might just hit you the hardest. 2019 is shaping up to be the beginning of a wave of technological advances for mobile phones. The following are some of the new technologies that will debut this year and in the near future.

Foldable Touchscreens

The idea of a foldable touchscreen for mobile devices has been floating around for several years now and finally there will be a couple of products integrating this technology on the market this year. Yup, Huawei and Samsung are both bringing mobile phones with a folding touchscreen to the market in 2019.

Both phones will have the ability to fold to where they are the size of a typical cell phone as well as being able to be unfolded so that the screen is the size of smaller tablets. Of course, the prices for these devices are expensive, so if you buy, you’ll probably want to protect them with something close to bubble wrap. Since that isn’t feasible the next best thing is to make sure you have the strongest case available for these new folding touchscreen phones.

Mobile Augmented Technology

Most cell phones act as all-in-one devices that can handle all your communication and entertainment needs. With more intelligent devices like iPhones and Samsung Galaxy on the market, cell companies have had to create new ways for a device to perform to keep consumers interested. Mobile augmented technology is one of the new technologies mobile phones will be able to perform soon.

This technology mixes accelerometers, GPS and the internet to superimpose digitally stored information on the real world. To visualize this, a good example would be when you travel to a new city. You can conceivably point your phone at a building and be able to quickly pull up the history of a building’s construction or information about any of the businesses housed in it, and so forth. All the required technology for this is already available in many mobile devices, so it is only a matter of time before this feature will be perfected and come pre-installed in new phones.

5G

Next to the folding phone, the most anticipated new technology is probably 5G mobile communications. This tech will be getting a formal kickoff at CES 2019, but the momentum will keep building throughout the year as different carriers switch to it and more advanced cell phone towers get erected.

In the three years since Verizon said it would start field-testing 5G, the concept has caused some of the most buzz in the history of technology. The main benefits for switching to 5G is that consumers will be able to use multiple devices with differing connection speeds simultaneously, have access to much more bandwidth and devices using 5G will have faster response speeds. (Basically – faster and better internet access.)

The Future of Tech

Technology lovers have a lot of new things to look forward to in 2019 and the near future. With devices equipped with an enlarged folding touchscreen, 5G communications and mobile augmented tech, the way people use mobile devices is set to change immensely. Not only will it increase interest in technology as a whole, but these advances could very well change our entire lifestyles. That is exciting indeed.

Tips for Starting an E-Commerce Store

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 12, 2018       

Very few things are more rewarding than starting your own business and watching it grow. There are many different reasons why people choose to start their own business. However, the main aim for most of them is to be successful enough to have the freedom to work at something they enjoy. One particular area that is currently very popular is to start an e-commerce business. An increasing number of people are choosing to shop online rather than endure the hassle of shopping on the high street. If you’d like to sell something, whether it's smartphones, the latest gadgets or TVs, here are some tips to help you get started. 

What Are Your Going to Sell and How are You Going to Get Your Products?

If you’re an artist, designer, or crafter, these decisions are easy. However, if you’re not that way inclined, you’re going to need a product or products to sell. There are two options if you want to sell products made by other creators or manufacturers. You can choose to have a stock of items or start selling online with the help of something called dropshipping. If you choose the dropshipping route, you don’t have to keep any stock. Instead, you take orders and pass them to the manufacturer, another retailer, or a wholesaler. They then ship the goods directly to the customer.

Once you’ve decided on a product you want to sell you, then have to find a supplier. It’s also a good idea to check out trade group websites. Trade shows are another way of connecting with suppliers.

Getting Your Store Up and Running

You’ll have to devise a name for your store, but once you have decided on a name that represents you and the services you offer, you’ll be able to organize hosting and domain registration for your e-commerce store website. The best name to choose is one that tells people what you’re offering.

The next decision to make is which platform will power your store. There are two choices. Self-hosted means you’re in charge of hosting, implementing, and maintaining your store. If you’re not that aux fait with the technical requirements, it will be best to hire a developer. Hosted is the other option and this is when a hosting e-commerce platform takes care of the hosting and server maintenance for you. This is the option most non-technical people choose because it is far more user-friendly.

Choose a Payment Gateway

Another important decision you’ll have to make is the choice of payment gateway. Your customers are going to need a way they can easily pay for their purchases. A payment gateway is a merchant service that processes payments for online and offline retailers. When making your decision pay attention to fees that might be charged, the payment types accepted, and whether the payment systems can be integrated with your e-commerce platform.

The final consideration is to think about how you’re going to market your business. The best way to do this is to make sure your store shows up on search engine results.

Digital Kanban Boards Go Mobile: Is This the Future of Project Management?

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 13, 2018       

Have you heard about the Kanban process? If you haven’t, then chances are that it is probably already implemented in one form or another in your workplace, you just didn’t know it was the Kanban process! If you are unfamiliar with the world of Kanban, essentially what this is, is a method of managing knowledge work and there is an emphasis on work being completed just in time, whilst not overloading team members. Kanban is a process that was first used in the mechanical engineering process, however, it is now used across all industries, and IT development is a sector has recently also adopted the Kanban method.

Visual Project Management

The Kanban process is fantastic for those who are visual thinkers. With this process, you will be able to see all your work laid out on the task board and you can see exactly what work you need to achieve in order to complete a task. The Kanban process is also great as it acknowledges that workers will be overwhelmed when there are too many tasks on their board and that keeping work pared down to the basics will ensure workers continue to stay motivated.

So, how do online Kanban boards work? Well, each time you have a task that needs to be completed, this should be written on its own specific card and it should then be placed on the Kanban board online. Kanban boards are great to organise work as you can categorise them according to their own criteria and you can then move them along your board to show how far along they are in the process and this will also give you a good idea of how much work still has to be completed for this task. It is also very satisfying to see the cards eventually end up in the done column at the very end of your board.

While Kanban was once restricted to just being a physical board, it has now moved online and into the digital world and there are now some amazing visual project management apps that can really benefit the efficiency of your workplace. These online digital boards and apps will help managers get the most out of their team and will allow you to complete projects smoothly, on time and to a high quality.

Are Online Kanban Boards the Future?

So, you may be wondering whyyou need an online kanban board and what an app can offer you that a physical board cannot. The biggest advantage with using Kanban boards online is that everything is happening in real time. This is especially important for those businesses who have staff and offices based across the world as anyone can make a change anywhere in the world and staff in all other offices will be able to see these changes in real time.

Another major reason why digital Kanban boards are far more popular nowadays than physical boards is simply due to the fact that they are portable. So, team members don’t have to be glued to a physical Kanban board and instead they can access and modify task boards while on the go. Many digital Kanban boards also have apps now too, which means team members can access all of their work tasks with just the touch of a button. These apps will give you a process for managing documents and it is far easier to provide other team members with the documents that they need to be able to work on the tasks that they have been assigned to.

What many people find great about online Kanban boards and Kanban apps is that they are a communal place too. A Kanban board quickly becomes the natural gathering hub where members of staff can discuss any issues that they may be facing with their assigned tasks, colleagues can help each other to solve problems and you can also learn from each other. Kanban boards show the accountable record of workflow and as everyone can see the discussion being held on here, this promotes transparency and a collaborative approach within the work place which is absolutely essential for effective project management.

Final Thoughts

As more and more businesses implement online digital Kanban boards into their workplace, it looks like we are only set to see a rise in this being used in future project management projects. If you feel like your current project management structure is not up to task, why not implement a Kanban digital board. This will allow staff to be held accountable for their own tasks, improveproductivity and you will be able to make your business, as a whole, more efficient.

Microsoft MCSE 70-744: Top Secrets For Passing Networking Exam

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 27, 2018       

The Azure Cloud of the Microsoft family is always growing to satisfy the needs of the IT professionals. This growth involves the delivery of knowledge to individuals who will help in continuing the evolving technology. It is necessary to certify these individuals upon their successful completion of the exam. Microsoft 70-744 is an intended exam to award professionals with an MCSE certification on Windows Server 2016 security. MCSE certification is credited to everyone who takes 70-744 exam under one condition. The candidate must demonstrate an extensive understanding of the following domains which form the basis of exam setting.

ü  Threat detection breaching and implementation of solutions          (15-20%)

ü  File encryption and disk implementation                                           (25-30%)

ü  Virtualized infrastructure security                                                     (5-10%)

ü  Networked infrastructure security                                                     (10-15%)

ü  Privileged identities management                                                     (25-30%)

ü  Specified workload security implementation                                     (5-10%)

70-744 is a professionally designed exam to put into consideration all these skills based on the percentage of every respective domain. However, Microsoft provides an Exam Ref that unionizes the exam objectives strategically to help you prepare for the exam efficiently.

Consequently, Microsoft has important peculiar features of the exam preparation which are Exam Replay with or without practice test. The candidates will utilize this opportunity of doing exam replays as a way of building self-confidence to tackle 70-744 exam which is not easy to pass. It is the offer from Microsoft that needs to be exhausted before it vanishes!

Audience Targeted

MCSE certification is ideal for professionals who currently work as system administrators or network engineers and are concerned with network security tasks. This certification will take them through a deep dive of understanding various concepts.

It is also important for any IT professional who typically uses software that is configured to use Windows Server environments. He/she will understand the logic behind the managed access and cloud services techniques.

Core Requirements

Once the candidate is ready for 70-744 exam, one should have understood the network security threats solutions. The exam needs the candidate to demonstrate the professional implementation of the CIA in a system.

It is also a basic requirement for the candidate to have the in-depth understanding of the different encryption techniques. This is one way of securing data by making it viewable to particular users who have the privileges to access.

How I Prepared for 70-744 Exam

I have worked in an IT company as a generalist of various IT tasks and I always hated this. I decided to get certified after I realized that I have a passion for studying Windows Server security and its general implementation. Despite the fact that I have been in the field, I had to start afresh as a novice learner in technology arena because I have not had a chance to see what specialist do in my place of work. I had to come up with a perfect approach that helped me to pass the exam without so much mental frustration as the certified do say. However, I am proud to share the techniques that I consider crucial to every candidate intending to do 70-744 exam or any IT exam elsewhere.

ü  Analyze the course outline- having known what you are needed to understand then it is easy to implement the concepts during your learning. Remember that the course outline is like a dictator to the examiners. They must play within the course outline or else the exam will be flagged invalid. The course outline is the only thing we share with the examiners.

ü  Set all tools- most of this certification exam involves a lot of practices that are accompanied by simulators/emulators. It is important that you set all these tools on standby before you begin your learning. It is important to always settle because you do not need to stop in search of some key requirements in the middle of your studies.

ü  Study in a noise-free environment- disturbances such as noise hinders your understanding. Let us take an example where you study in a TV room and your family members are having fun, you will have a big problem in figuring out the main concepts. The conducive environment to study is where it is quiet and calm.

ü  Conceptualize- whenever you learn any concept, try to figure out how the knowledge is implemented in the real world. Every IT concept is intended to solve a problem in the society. Your learning should be based on the current inventions you see and those which you imagine.

ü  Implement-the training always provides a sample implementation of every concept that you come across. It is your duty to put into practice every sample that is designed to enhance the understanding of a certain topic. In fact, the conclusion of the sample implementations is always tested as the exam is more of theory than practice.

ü  Believe in passing- if you go to an examenvironment without trusting yourself or being confident then you might fail at last. Lack of self-esteem is the key point that explains the failures that usually happen in the exam. Remember that some of the questions are only twisted to test your ability to tackle life's scenarios in IT arena.

Where to Learn

The provision of the learning materials is often facilitated by interested partners who also want to see technology being transformed by you. The best training materials are always considered to give the best performance. Successful IT specialists do recommend the candidates to train.

Digital Files

The revision that is done for an IT exam should remain digital in the sense that the method used should be technological rather than traditional methods. This involves the use of https://www.examcollection.com/70-744.html from VCE files that are opened by a programmed computer application called VCE exam simulator. It provides efficient revision which addresses challenges faced by individuals in IT field. A number of them are available on the internet. Communicate with candidates that have already passed this exam, they definitely know which sites are worth paying attention to while preparing for the exam.

Conclusion

Networking is a common term in every IT field because it ensures that there is efficient communication between links in the most secure manner. Receiving this certification is like having the backbone of technology in your hands. MSCE certification remains the best in networking.

The Top 4 TV Deals Besides Netflix

 By Vaibhav Jain on June 15, 2018       

Featuring thousands of shows and movies on its site, Netflix has taken the streaming world by storm since its founding in 1997, with nearly 7.5 million customers joining its customer base in the first quarter of 2018 alone.

However, while other TV streaming sites and bundles haven’t quite reached an iconic ‘Netflix and chill’ status, there are still some TV viewers that find themselves dissatisfied with what the popular streaming site alone can offer. Thus, many people have started looking into alternative options for streaming their favorite TV shows and movies online.

Luckily for them – and for you if you have similarly found the perks of Netflix alone to be underwhelming – there are other options.

Why Are Viewers Turning to Alternative TV Deals?

Although still able to boast its success as the #1 streaming platform worldwide, services and TV deals beyond Netflix have been gaining popularity in recent years as well.

This may be due to the increasing cost for most Netflix membership plans, which has made deals like Verizon triple play – which bundles gigabit connection, TV, and phone services – a relatively budget-friendly option to turn to.

Some people are also just ready to find some new content that hasn’t yet been added to world’s favorite streaming platform. While Netflix still has an impressive offering of media for viewing, for those with more specific tastes, or who are otherwise up for trying out the two to four-week trials offered by some popular alternative streaming networks, TV viewers have no shortage of television options.

In addition to Verizon’s Fios triple play deal, listed below are four other top contenders gaining popularity as Netflix alternatives.

Top Alternatives for TV Deals

1. Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is just one of the perks Amazon Prime members can gain access to when signing up for their prime membership account. However, the video service – now #2 to Netflix for streaming – can also be bought alone, without the prime membership, at a cost of $8.99 per month.

Amazon Prime Video features TV shows from dozens of channels, movies, as well as original content such as the popular shows “Man in the High Castle” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”.

2. Hulu

Hulu is another top TV and movie streaming platform, as a viewing option very similar to Netflix. Starting at $7.99 per month for its lowest-cost subscription (with an upgraded commercial-free plan available for $11.99) the pricing is similar to its top competitors.

One perk of this streaming platform is its feature of offering episodes of shows currently on air, typically allowing access to new episodes one day after airing on their respective networks. Hulu also now offers a Live TV package (at a pricier $39.99 per month), which allows users to live stream 50+ top live and on-demand channels, such as ESPN and popular news channels.

3. Acorn TV

For TV viewers in the United States who can’t get enough of the most popular British dramas and comedies, Acorn TV is an increasingly popular American streaming service providing viewer access to a myriad of TV shows from the UK as well as other countries.

At $4.99 a month, it can be an economical, commercial-free, on-demand TV deal for those still reeling over the end of Downton Abbey and who are looking for a new engaging British show to incite the same excitement.

Acorn TV is available to be streamed on several platforms, including Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, or simply your iPad or computer.

4. YouTube TV

Available at $35 a month, YouTube TV is a recent premium streaming service offered by YouTube featuring cable network streaming, live broadcast television, as well as shows from other popular entertainment, news, and sports networks. In other words, it’s basically a cable replacement, which might better explain the cost.

YouTube TV can be viewed on Google Chromecast, Android and iOS devices, tablets, and an Apple TV.

How To Effectively Boost Your Business With Technology

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 26, 2018       

There are many available resources out there these days that have a purpose of making your life easier, and many apps and resources that are developed specifically for convenience and communication. The ways that businesses communicate with their customers has changed drastically over the last five to ten years. Using some of these resources to help develop your businessand gain a larger customer base could have incredibly impacting results if approached in the right way. Below are some ideas and inspiration for quick and easy ways to boost your business.

Social Media

The advancements and accessibility of social media in just the last five years has had an astounding impact on the way consumers gain information. Apps such as Facebook and Snapchat have now become mainstream sources for news updates. Twitter and Instagram enable photos and stories to be shared publicly to the masses. Bearing this in mind, a well thought out and impressive social media campaign could be what is missing from a serious boost in your business. Depending on what you are offering to your customers, by pinpointing your target market, you can quickly begin to connect with your customers remotely.

Trending Topics

Whether you run a café, a car dealership or a cab service, you can tailor a social media platform to work for you. Using a hashtag can be incredibly powerful and can be used to get a subject ‘trending’. For example, if you are offering a one-time only deal, by sharing an image on Twitter, Facebook,and Instagram with relevant info and a hashtag including a keyword that you want to start trending, you can start to spread the message of your business. Using available features to give live updates can be useful if you are running events, as live videos have become a regular feature of our newsfeeds. Email marketing is another practical and manageable way to boost business as 91% of customers check their email on a daily basis. Using email to inform customers of trends and offers can again bring in business with the touch of a button.

Customer Loyalty

Of course, this is an obvious point, but spending time devising a strategy as to how best connect and communicate with customers can have long-lasting results. By implementing specific offers and deals to loyal customers, you can encourage these customers to return to your business; loyalty and points cards are a good way to do this. It can be as advanced or uncomplicated as you want; coffee shops often have loyalty cards that require ten stamps for a free drink, for example. Other shops and businesses may offer more advanced loyalty cards to collect points which a customer can then track online. By making your customers feel valued, you can ensure happy customers not only return, but spread the message. Sometimes the downfall of a business can be to not pay attention to their current customers in the quest to find new ones. This can potentially affect and impact those who have been loyal to you, so don’t forget the old just to find the new.

3 Advances in Bio-metrics and Smartphone Security

 By Vaibhav Jain on November 17, 2017       

The term “biometrics” is one of those words that many of us are familiar with, but we might not be able to define it if we were on a quiz show. To help you win that top prize on Jeopardy someday, biometrics are body measurements. Thanks to some pretty amazing advancements in technology, we now use different types of biometrics as security features in our devices like smartphones. As Study notes, biometric security measures the unique characteristics that we have in our bodies; in turn, these biological traits will verify who we are and give us access to our portable devices. 

Or, as Android Central states, instead of having to remember the bunch of letters, numbers and characters that make up a traditional password, in the land of biometric security, we are the password. Here are three of biometric's coolest applications:

Iris Recognition

Iris recognition works by measuring and scanning a smartphone owner’s iris pattern. Each one of us has a different pattern of color our irises, so smartphones that are equipped with this form of biometric security can scan the user’s eye to verify his or her identity. For example, if you own a Samsung Galaxy S8, to use the iris scanner to authenticate yourself, you will lift the phone to eye level at arm’s length, and wait for the innovative scanner to capture the iris data from your peepers. The Galaxy S8 is able to do this process pretty quickly and unlock your

phone. The technology also works from a longer distance and will not get fussy and stop working if your eyes are not perfectly centered with the phone.

Fingerprint Scanners

Another cool type of biometric security involves fingerprint scanners. As you have probably been told from the time you were a kid, your fingerprints are unique, so they are a reliable way to allow — or not allow — someone into a smartphone. Fingerprint scanners work by measuring the arches, loops and whorls on the finger. If the sensor detects your unique print, it will let you get into your phone.

As M2Sys.com notes, while fingerprint scanners used to be used only by the government, the military and law enforcement, they have become increasingly popular over the past five years and are now found in a number of smartphones, including the Touch ID feature that is found on many recent-model iPhones.

Facial Recognition
As the name implies, this type of biometric security uses your face to gain access to your smartphone. Apple announced Face ID not too long ago, and it has gotten a lot of attention as people wonder if it is possible to “fool” this form of security with a photo or other methods. 

As Wired notes, a team from the website tried hard to crack the Face ID system in a number of ways without any success. The new Apple iPhone X, which features Face ID, uses more than a 2D facial check; it will use a grid of 30,000 infrared dots projected onto a face, along with an infrared camera reading the distortion of the grid to create a 3D image of your face.

As the years go by, it will be interesting to see what other advances will be made in biometric security and its application to smartphones. It is nice to know that we no longer have to recall complicated passwords to access our trusty devices and rely instead on certain unique parts of our bodies.

Why We Need to Understand Aging

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 25, 2017       

Young people today are understood like no other generation before. Their likes, dislikes, reading habits, political affiliation, routes, check-ins, friends, and shopping habits are categorized and stored by the big Internet giants like Google, Facebook, and more. Young people’s habits are known, the data has been stored, and they can be studied. It is not young people that we need to understand, it is the seniors of our population. Aging is an inevitability that we all face, and there are multi-billion industries that work towards prolonging youth and defying aging at every turn.

What we need to do, however, is understand aging. We need to understand the sociological impact for the betterment of our society. We need to understand how to take care of our aging population. We need to know more about aging, because we are living longer than ever, and we are living beyond their savings. What do we do with our aging population?

We need to understand aging so that we can prepare our society and our infrastructure for the future if every young person today is looking at a life of a century or more. With the amount of money and research going in to stopping or even reversing aging through stem cell research and beyond, it’s possible that we will live longer than that. As such, we need to make changes to our society. We need people who are qualified and have doctorates in the process of aging. We need people with gerontology PhDs such as these at https://gradschool.cuchicago.edu/academics/doctoral/edd-phd-gerontology-leadership/.

We need specialists who will help direct businesses, city planners, and politicians towards building a future that takes into account our unprecedented lifespan. We have millions of seniors who will outlive their savings and need to rely on Medicaid. This isn’t just a problem for the seniors of today, but every person alive and every person who will be born.

We need everyone to be aware of this issue, and everyone needs to have an understanding of gerontology. It isn’t just a degree that will help you take care of our senior population, it’s a degree that will help direct our society to a more sustainable future.

Our parents and grandparents are going to need more help as they age. We need people who will be there to help us learn how to take care of them and their advanced medical and social issues. We also need people to help us find them housing, support, and more. We need people who have studied gerontology to take care of our seniors, and we need them to produce studies that will help create cities and technologies that address our aging population.

Studying gerontology isn’t just about taking care of our elders, it’s about making the future a place we can all live. Advancements have changed the face of our earth entirely, and we need to be innovative and forward thinking if we are going to have a bright and happy future.

5 Tips you need to know about internet security

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 21, 2017       

As you all know, Internet security plays a vital role in keeping our devices safe from online threats of any kind. Which, as we all noticed by now, are becoming more and more frequent. Not to mention very dangerous. By the way things look, hackers won't stop too soon from affecting our lives and the way our gadgets perform. If we don't know how to protect ourselves and our PCs, tablets or smartphone against malicious software, we risk losing all the important data stored on them.

Individual users and companies, no matter if big or small, should pay extra attention to Internet security. After all, this makes the difference between a well-protected computer and one risking major damage. The Internet is a very dangerous place nowadays. If we don't know how to stay safe when using it, we'll leave the door open to all sorts of dangers.

All of this might sound scary, but there's a silver lining to it. We can stay protected from harm if we follow a list of simple rules. In today's post we're going to discuss 5 tips you need to know about Internet security. Read all about them and you won't have to worry about a thing anymore! Off we go.

Use a different password for your social media accounts

The temptation to use the same password for our Twitter, Facebook and other accounts can be quite big for many of us. The important thing here is to resist it every time it comes up. Otherwise hackers will find a quick way to figure it out and login to your social media profiles via this password. Using different and complex passwords is the best thing you can do. Password managers come in very handy in situations like these. LastPass and KeePass are only two of the best options you can look for online and try out for a while.

Another good idea here is to see if the accounts you're registered to have multi-factor authentication. If they do, use that and you'll feel way more secure than if they didn't.

Make sure the sites you visit use HTTPS

Hackers love it when we access Internet pages that start with HTTP. The latter is already obsolete because it's been proven to do a lot of damage from a security viewpoint. Websites containing the HTTPS we mentioned combine the HTTP - or Hypertext Transfer Protocol - with something called a Secure Socket Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol.
In other words: you're offered strong encryption whenever a session between the browser you're using and a web server happens. This helps a lot when you're buying something online, for instance.

Be extra careful when using public Wi-Fi

Do you like to work from the park or a coffee shop? Then you'll most likely use their free Wi-Fi. This is going to make hackers very happy. Why? Because every time you open a website in your favorite place, you'll give them access to your device's most important data.
To avoid this from affecting you, too, we have a tip for you: before using public Wi-Fi, go to your computer. From there, disable the option called file sharing. Also, make sure you're connected to a VPN before opening a site that requires a password from you.

Choose strong Internet security solutions

Compared to your usual antivirus package, Internet security suites come with better protection for your computer. Especially against phishing, ransomware and other modern-day online threats. You can find out more about it and how to select the best option for you from here.

Remove suspicious emails

If you're at work and you notice unsolicited emails, chances are they contain dangerous attachments. Once you open them and click the suspicious links inside, you'll expose your PC to online threats. Better stay as far away as possible from going through any of that. Your company's IT department needs to be notified asap. They'll know how to deal with this kind of problem.
Dealing with online threats isn't so hard nowadays. There are many ways to prevent you from falling prey to hackers. If you want to keep your beloved devices as safe as possible, take a look at the 5 tips you need to know about Internet security!

Is Hacking Roblox a new trend?

 By Vaibhav Jain on October 05, 2017       

It's safe to say Roblox is THE MOST played multi-platform game of it's time. With a following of over 178 million players it's not surprising whatsoever, but with a community as large as this, it's not incorrect to say there won't be issues! Sure, you've got your mini-games and it's quite easy to establish friendships with other players, but if you're not keeping up with the community you're missing out on many wonderful opportunities.

For those not granted the gift of financial freedom it's quite hard to "keep up". Builders club is nothing more than an expensive reoccurring payment that enables you to have privileges most users should be entitled to without paying a premium, and decent looking items are nothing more than outrageously priced add-ons the game should have from the gecko. To tell you the truth, it seems Roblox's primary concern isn't about treating the community, it's about reaching a bottom line. Unfortunately, this seems to be a trend in most modern games, and it's almost unavoidable unless you're leveraging methods for obtaining currencies in-game. Sure, some things are simply unethical to do, for example - Stealing items or Robux from other players. But what if you didn't have to? What if you could generate Robux in-game without any intervention whatsoever?

Well, it's absolutely possible with a roblox hack. Simply navigate to the website, enter your username associated with your Roblox account, select the amount of Roblox you'd like to generate and BOOM BAM, that's it. No other intervention is required.

Keep in mind, when using hacks to boost your Robux you could encounter temporary bans. This is all due to account flags Roblox places on it's account holders when server sided changes have been made on multiple occasions, specifically larger server sided changes. So when using LazyAssGamer's Robux hack, be sure not to use it frequently. And above all, enjoy!

“StealthGenie” Spyware App in U.S

 By Vaibhav Jain on September 27, 2017       

This is the age everyone is inquisitive for the other. Spy apps may have been planned so that parents can keep an eye on their kids, but that's not where it ends. These tricky apps can be used by any relative, friend, suspicious colleague or even, illegal minds. Spyware is also largely used by businesses spying on their opponents. So, if you found that someone seems to know a bit too much about your life, so probably they could be spying on you at the moment. But not every software is the same just like https://mspytracker.com/. 

Spying apps are common, easy to install and one can easily track the other person via application but sometimes things go wrong and you could be fined for stalking. For example, the US federal court has supposedlyindicted Danish white man for selling up of applications that remotely watch and access your iPhones, iPods, tablets and Android devices also.

This hearing has been made with full court bench in the Southern U.S. State of Virginia, finding the Danish Man Hammad Akbar with an amount of $500,000 for selling this spyware, which apparently is used by Defense Department to notify the illegally anticipated viruses and managed to block them remotely.

“StealthGenie” an app that remotely monitors your applications, especially the one including your voice calls, phone calls and as well as your texts, nothing in your phone stays as secret if this app is installed on your phone, as this seems to be hidden while it's creeping out all your applications while pretending to be close in front of the user.The app is designed in a way that if you download it in someone else’s phone, then the app reports you back about their chats, location and where they have traveled throughout the day. The app is not available now for downloading.

According to the Victim, the app “StealthGenie” can perform some advanced functions as it can even intercept the incoming and outgoing calls and can record the voice data and transfer it to the remote sections. These devices can be used to leak out the official Telephonic conference that usually proceeds in between the elite officials of the country.

By the time, theinstallation has been done; the purchaser is liable for temporary usage. Even, there are no signs of external access seems to be provoked, well these apps have now been a vital source of collecting information and valuable data without the induction of any visible activities.

It is advised by the State Department to make an eye on the mishaps in form of applications because it has a higher density to capture a strong negative market, which can never be an easy job to wipe out!

Some people were seen criticizing the decision. According to them, StealthGenie case is strange because the actions have been taken against the creator of the app, instead of being taken against the consumers of the app first. Forbes also raised an issue thatStealthGenie is different from the only company out there that gives the services used to track someone or stalk their every move. MobileSpy, MSpy, FlexiSPY, and MobiStealth were the other common names mentioned by Forbes for spyware.

Source: Teckrr.com

Best Affordable Android Phones

 By Vaibhav Jain on August 10, 2017       

Are you looking for cheap Android phones? There are many manufacturers that offer Android phones that won’t burn a hole in your pocket. Gone are the days when cheap phones meant compromising on quality, durability, and performance. Nowadays, there are many famous brands that offer a line of cheap phones with good performance and features same as expensive phones. This write-up is your guide to the best cheap phones.

Read further to know the best large screen phones.

Alcatel Pixi 4

One of the best ultra-cheap phone is Alcatel Pixi 4. It features a 5 inches touch screen display with 480 x 854 resolution. The phone runs on Android Marshmallow that allows you to play unlimited games and watch movies without any lag. The performance of the phone is great thanks to its Quad-core 1 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM. Pixi 4 has plenty of storage space of 8 GB that enables you to save many apps, media files, and games. You can take bright and crisp pictures with its rear 5-megapixel camera.

• Pros
• Expandable storage
• Marshmallow operating system
• Affordable
• Great camera
• Cons
• No HD display

Motorola Moto G5

Next on the list is Motorola’s Android phone Moto G5. The phone has a 5 inches display with 1080 x 1920 pixels at PPI of 441 pixels per inch. It is powered by Octa-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. The G5 is available with a 3GB RAM that offers smooth performance. You can watch your favorite movies and videos non-stop as it offers a 2800 mAh battery. It can easily last throughout the day. It has the Android 7.0 that allows you to have access to the latest games and apps. You can download plenty of apps and games as it has 16 GB of internal memory. You can expand the storage space up to 128 GB through micro SD card.

With Moto G5 you can take great selfies as it has a great 5-megapixel front camera. The rear camera of 13-megapixel allows you to take capture bright and sharp pictures.

• Pros
• Partial metal body
• Vibrant HD display
• Great phone at best price
• Good camera
• Cons
• No NFC

Huawei Honor 5C

Another great Android phone is the Honor 5C that you can get without breaking your bank. Honor 5C features a 5.2 inches full HD screen with 1080 x 1920 pixels. It has 2 processors, 2.0 GHz Quad-core processor and a 1.7 GHz Quad-core processor that handles all the applications. This makes Honor 5C perfect for multitasking without lagging. The Honor 5C runs on Android Marshmallow that provides a powerful user experience. This phone has 13-megapixel powerful camera that captures crisp pictures. The front camera can take some amazing selfies thanks to its 8-megapixel camera. It is perfect for those who prefer a phone with sleek design and small body weight.

• Pros
• Great value
• Strong screen
• Ultra smooth performance
• Cons
• Part metal frame is not so good
• Poor low-light photos

In the end, when buying the best budget phone, you must keep in mind your requirements. All these phones offer great performance and a battery that can last through the day. Which phone do you like the most? Let us know in the comments below.

Improve Your Customer Service with Session Replay Tools

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 14, 2017       

Want to improve your customer satisfaction rates? Use session replay tools for a faster, smarter way to solve all your digital client issues.

Partnering Session Replay Tools with a Faster Connection Leads to More Satisfied Customers

Imagine you’re working at a customer service help desk for a website. A customer calls in, saying they are having an issue with a transaction. You try to access their session, but you can’t because you don’t have instant access. Not only that, your company’s Internet speed has suddenly dropped considerably as the number of content downloads has greatly increased. Overall, the customer gets a negative experience, most likely gives up on the transaction, and you feel frustrated because you couldn’t do anything to help that customer.

However, there are now session replay tools being introduced for companies that allow instant replay of session, and allow for more real-time customer support. These tools are essential for businesses that want to improve their customer service experience because of their speed, ease of use, and ability to identify where behind the delays reside. As you will see, they are a great investment for many businesses, and their usefulness will only increase in the future.

How Session Replay Tools Work

Session replay tools mean that within just a few seconds of an action taking place on your website, the data is stored for analysis. If a customer calls and reports a problem, there’s no need to create a new trail in order to understand how they got to the page that is giving them trouble, and you will be able to connect quickly with someone in a different department of your company to find the best way to solve the problem for the customer. The easier it is for you to solve the customer’s problems, the more satisfied they will be, and the more profitable your company will be.

Speed Up your Service

As mentioned earlier, a lot of the service you need to provide to your customers happens over an open Internet line. This slows down response times, makes it harder for immediate tracking, and just slow down business productivity in general. If your business invests in a leased line, it would give your company a devoted Internet connection which only they would use. This, in turn, would mean faster response speeds when using session replay tools to provide customer service, and would always ensure that your business gets instant updates about all website-related activity. A leased line can be a very worthwhile investment for your company.

If your business is stuck because of customer service, it’s time to find a way out. Put these session replay tools to action: with the stored data that can be used for a variety of specific analysis, your company can quickly get a handle on what is preventing visitors from converting into customers or clients. Being able to track the customer experience as it happens gives staff members a chance to understand the website issues from the customer’s perspective. When you employ these resources, you can reduce the time it takes to help customers, cut down the number of customers who need assistance, and find the root of any issues slowing you down. The faster you can improve the digital customer experience, the sooner you will see an improvement in your end results.

Four Tips On How To Make The Perfect Company Brochure

 By Vaibhav Jain on July 13, 2017       

Brochures are a great medium to get information about your product or services out into the wider community to persuade potential buyers to part with their hard-earned cash. From designing the layout, to generating engaging copy – there are many elements required. Sounds like a lot to take in, right?

Here are four quick and simple tips, to help you create successful brochures for your organization. The tips below can be used across a number of markets, so whether you sell toiletries, condos or gardening supplies, there will be something you can take away.

1. Remember the all-important acronym – AIDA

AIDA is one of those business marketing buzzwords that you’ll love to hate, but it’s actually useful to think about. AIDA stands for: Attention, Interest, Desire and Action. This means your brochure needs to be colorful enough to grab attention; filled with engaging content to be interesting; contain desirable products that your customer needs; and numerous ways for them to buy – or act. Once you’ve got these four points nailed down, your brochure will be much more effective.

2. Punchy headlines generate more sales

The average attention span of any reader is around 5-seconds. They’ll spend this time by glancing at the front of your brochure and flicking through a few pages. If they don’t see something that they like straight away then you have lost them.

That’s why punchy headlines are a must. They draw the reader in – engaging them straight away. ‘Revolutionary Bar Stools’ might well be a bit of an overstatement, but it reads much better than ‘Bar Stools Available in Lots of Different Colors’. Capture their imagination straight away and they’ll be more inclined to read.

3. Ensure your brochure looks professional

If there is one quick way to ruin the reputation of your business, it’s a shoddy-looking brochure. With a free professional style brochure creator, you will not produce anything sub-par. With this software, you ensure that your final product looks, feels and appears to meet the expectations your customers are hoping for.

The paper you use is almost as important as how it looks. If your brochure feels cheap, customers might associate your products to be cheap as well. Thick glossy paper is generally a good call when creating a brochure, as it’s a durable, yet professional looking material. This means that your final product will last longer, which means more people will potentially read it.

4. Selling should be your main priority

Ever heard the phrase ‘sell, don’t tell’? Well, if you haven’t, it essentially means that your brochure should focus on selling an item, as opposed to just describing what the item is. Take the two short descriptions:

• Our green chair comes with two arm-rests and is foldable.

• Our chairs, with a neutral green finish, fit perfectly in any garden environment, and can be folded neatly away in the cold winter months.

The first simply describes the product and what it does, while the second not only describes, but sells the advantages of the chairs – it’s crucially important when developing a brochure to always have sales at the forefront of your mind.

Why Xiaomi and Motorola Should Enter the Offline Market in India

 By Unknown on May 05, 2017       

It is already a known fact to everyone that the Indian smartphone market is completely dominated by Chinese smartphone vendors such as Xiaomi, Gionee, Coolpad, Lenovo, Vivo, and Oppo. While Samsung is still dominating the market, analysts claim that it will be dethroned by Xiaomi in the next few days. 

Samsung's success primarily comes from the offline market, but the South Korean giant also has a vast presence in the online market. That said, Xiaomi is slowly entering the offline market in recent times but has a long way to go. 

On the other hand, we have Lenovo-owned Motorola, who has been an online-only brand since its comeback in 2014. And there's no scope for it to enter the offline market as well. Because Lenovo is doing a decent in the offline market with its K series of devices. 

However, it's important for both and Xiaomi and Motorola to enter the offline market, barring the success of Vivo and Oppo. Vivo, who is significantly earning a name in the offline market has shipped close to three million units in Q1 2017, which is close to Xiaomi's number. 

Motorola's Moto G series of phones are the trademarks for the budget segment and imagine if the company sells them in the offline market as well? Then the sale figures will surely be doubled. 

Both Oppo and Vivo are looking to invest Rs. 2200 crore in the offline marketing, which tells the entire story of their success in the segment. 

Xiaomi will be entering the market slowly and is opening an exclusive Mi Home store in Bangalore on May 11. However, the company should keep the prices same as the online market. If they don't maintain the price similarly, then Xiaomi won't get enough success in the segment, and it will turn out to be a huge dent. 

Top Tech Brands Are Trying to Connect with You

 By Vaibhav Jain on March 30, 2017       

If you have been paying close attention to the tech market recently, you will have noticed that a lot of brands – particularly those who used to be conventional, like Samsung – are now engaging their users more and more. Enthusiast brands like OnePlus and Xiaomi have been doing this for a while, but traditional ones are now beginning to respond to users, take advantage of user-generated content and even run digital campaigns like never before.

The shift in marketing trends, according to the masters in business administration online department of Northeastern University, is caused by changes in behavior. We interact with each other differently these days, with social media being an essential part of our lives. Instead of formal reviews from various sources, we can now access peer reviews and tech videos easily.

To understand more about tech brands’ efforts in reaching out to their users, the Trends That Are Changing the Way Brands Market to Consumers by Northeastern University is the infographic to read.

Do you support Smartphone leaks?

 By Unknown on March 28, 2017       

As you all may know, the Galaxy S8 has been the most leaked device in recent history. But it's not the first time this happens. It has happened to Apple, HTC, LG and even to Google with its Pixel phones.

Supposedly, companies hate leaks and want to prevent them. Other times, they just leak things themselves to get the media's attention. But there's a thin line between this and sometimes these companies act hypocritical. Other times it's obviously them leaking this stuff.

I know sometimes it ruins the whole anticipation, but other times it's what excites readers about new products and makes them buy it after released. Like the GS8, which will break sales records when released, or even the iPhone 6 and 7 which had leaked so much that even clones were on sale before they were released! 

Some people look at us, the tech blogs, and think we are the evil guys here ruining companies' plans. But we are journalists, we have to report whatever pops up. Interestingly, I just read a poll on Samsung's fan club and they were asking what their readers thought about leaks. And the results were amazing. More than 60% of their readers support leaks.

So...what do you think guys? Are you in favor of leaks? Vote and leave a comment!