Technically Easy

Blog

  • Technology is Magic

    Technology is Magic

    No matter how far along we get in the technology age, I’m still kind of stuck back in the 70s, or 80s—or when did we first create the computer? It still blows me away that we can use mobile devices to send messages through the air and have them instantly received by someone else’s device thousands of miles away. I guess that’s telecommunications for you.

    These days, most of the time I’m using telecom services it’s to look up local residential painters on the Internet, or great deals on cupcakes. I’m not even using it for the more advanced functionalities, and it still amazes me.

    (more…)

  • Alternatives to PowerPoint Presentations

    Alternatives to PowerPoint Presentations

    There are many great alternatives to PowerPoint presentations, and while the Microsoft Office product remains popular, you may find other choices that suit your needs. As if the simple act of standing in front of a crowd and giving a presentation wasn’t nerve-racking enough, people actually have to try and make the presentations interesting.

    With all the advancements of PowerPoint, simply not stumbling over your words isn’t good enough. People want engagement and excitement in a presentation. This can be extremely difficult to do because it has been done so many times. The cool graphics and quirky sounds are getting old, so instead of attempting to make something old interesting, consider trying something new. In other words, forget about PowerPoint.

    (more…)

  • 3 Good Tips For New Kindle Fire Users

    3 Good Tips For New Kindle Fire Users

    The Kindle Fire came out in late November of last year and it’s not showing any signs of a slow down in 2012. The tablet from Amazon is a full color magazine reading, web surfing, book reading, music playing, 7 inch power house that can easily be carried in your backpack, briefcase or purse. Making it an ideal portable fun machine.

    (more…)

  • How to Recover Lost or Deleted Photos From Your Mac OS X Hard Drive

    How to Recover Lost or Deleted Photos From Your Mac OS X Hard Drive

    Mac OS X has drawn the attention of a range of users worldwide and this the reason why people are now switching from Windows to Macintosh. It is definitely a clear leader on the safety front and has a unique architecture that makes any type of network invasion practically impossible on Mac. Its simple yet intuitive graphics make it the first choice of photographers and designers.

    The beautifully designed applications not only make its users more productive, but enable them to have fun while working in such an environment. It works with almost all digital cameras and other peripherals without the need of drivers. Therefore, unlike other operating systems, Mac OS X is less prone to corruption or errors.

    (more…)

  • In College? Be Aware of These Cyber Security Issues

    In College? Be Aware of These Cyber Security Issues

    Cyber security is an issue for every American who owns, or uses, a computer or mobile device. While many of us are aware that this is the case, most of us go about our daily lives giving very little thought to the security threats we face in the cyber world. This is even truer for the on-the-go college student.

    College students often follow a hectic schedule, rarely paying attention to the very real threat emanating from their handheld devices and laptop computers. Here are the top four cyber security issues facing college students today.

    (more…)

  • Windows 8 Sent to Public for Testing

    Windows 8 Sent to Public for Testing

    As the computing industry has slowly moved away from desktop computers and laptops to devices that can be held in one’s hands or tablets, the relevancy of the operating system is coming under fire and being questioned. Microsoft’s Bill Gates once said that it is his goal to have a computer in every home and business is now basically reality, but as soon as it came true, the  devices have been slowly replaced with newer  technologies that are smaller, but still get the job done well enough.

    Realizing change has already begun in the industry, Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 for public testing on March 1st. Windows 8 is the first operating system developed by Microsoft that can work on low-power microprocessors developed by ARM Holdings Plc. These low-power microprocessors are commonly found in tablets, making the new operating system compatible with the newer generation of computing technology.

    (more…)

  • Can You Run a Real Estate Site Without Being a Licensed Broker?

    Can You Run a Real Estate Site Without Being a Licensed Broker?

    Real estate is one of the sectors of the economy that will always be lucrative. Well, there will hardly be a second real estate bubble but still real estate offers significant money making opportunities. This is why many people are considering it to be a good career field. In some cases all you need to do in order to get into the real estate business is enthusiasm but in other cases you can’t become a broker without getting licensed first.

    (more…)

  • 3 Link Building Tips for New blogs

    3 Link Building Tips for New blogs

    If you are a blog, or website, owner then its important for you to follow SEO for your blog that includes link building. Building backlinks for your blog is one of the best way to make your blog SEO friendly and building backlinks helps to gain High Search Engine Rankings. But there are number of ways to build backlinks and its not a quick process. It may take some time to build backlinks. But we have to build them effectively so that your Blog ranks higher in Search Engine Rankings.

    (more…)