Four ways to cut down on spam
Most of us get way too much spam. I am talking about unsolicited email. I do get a ton of this junk mail and I must delete hundreds of spam emails every day. Would you like to know more about how to control your spam? Here are some facts: You […]
One Cable Cord Cutting Quest – part 2
Here are some followup thoughts to my previous article – http://www.vividmix.com/?p=5806 Have you cut the cord — in other words, do you get your television programs by means other than cable or satellite? Would you cord-cut if it were cheaper than your current bill? The truth is, whether or not you […]
One Cable Cord Cutting Quest
The number of pay-TV defectors is steadily rising. I had a mid-range priced subscription with my cable company Comcast. I have been thinking about cutting the cord to save money. I have Amazon Prime and Netflix, but can I live without the cable shows I watch regularly? About 6.5 percent […]
Cutting the Cable?
Years ago I had Google TV, enabling me to watch movies and shows without cable. Unlike cable TV, which provides multiple channels to your TV set for a monthly fee, streaming allows you to receive shows on your TV, computer, or mobile device over the internet without cable. Yes, it […]
IT’S TIME FOR A NEW SECURITY STRATEGY – PART 3
The words Malware, Virus and Adware are irritating and scary! I recommend you install a good antivirus program, make sure it also scans for malware and keep it updated for you mobile and desktop computers. Yes even mobile devices get infected. Ask your IT person at work what program they recommend. […]
It’s Time for a New Security Strategy – part 1
Ok, so every day in the news we hear of some website that was compromised. Retailers in the last year have been hacked in alarming numbers. But what are you doing differently today to protect yourself, company or customers? I recommend you start with yourself. When was the last time […]
Facebook technology to give Android performance
Facebook has developed something called ‘Class year’ to tune it’s software supporting the growing number of Android phone models for performance. There is more to consider with Android than iPhone with the large variations in hardware. Perhaps web development can learn something from Facebook. Source: gigaom.com – read more
A sneaky type of hack is on the rise
An especially sneaky type of hack is on the rise, Malvertising. Hackers can infect your computer by piggybacking on Web ads — even on trusted websites. Hackers are slipping malware into legitimate-looking online advertisements. When you visit sites that serve those ads, you’re automatically and unknowingly downloading computer viruses. Hackers […]
Daylight Savings Time Ends This Weekend: Do We Really Need It?
Most American clocks will spring forward again in early 2015, when DST resumes on Sunday, March 8. And, as in previous years, the approaching end of U.S. daylight savings time has sparked heated debate about the virtues of springing forward and falling back. (Related: “Time to Move On? The Case […]
Is your website Responsive?
I am in favor of Web sites using Responsive web design – it makes viewing-compatible across ALL of the various platforms. This includes desktops, laptops, iPads, notepads, iPhones, and Android devices. Before Responsive design, one had to build a separate website for every device platform. Now a website can be […]
