There has been an increase in the use of Two-Factor Authentication for online accounts, so in this month’s blog post we are going to look at what exactly Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is, why we have it, and how we use it. What is 2FA? 2FA adds an additional layer...
What is the cloud? Where is the cloud? Are we in the cloud right now? These are all questions you've probably heard or even asked yourself. The term "cloud computing" is everywhere. In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs...
What is cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a digital payment system that doesn't rely on banks to verify transactions. It’s a peer-to-peer system that can enable anyone, anywhere, to send and receive payments. Instead of being physical money carried around and...
Have you been using OverDrive to get eBooks and audio books for a long time? Well, there is a change coming, and it’s name is Libby. OverDrive, the company that provides eBooks and audiobooks to Heights Libraries, will retire the Overdrive app by the end of 2022, and...
So, you want to buy a new laptop or desktop computer. But what do all the abbreviations and jargon mean? Let’s start by looking at typical specifications in an ad for both a desktop and a laptop: Desktop: 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10105 processor, Windows 11...
Maybe this year you are receiving or giving an Amazon Echo or a Google Nest for the holidays, or you’ve already got one and are wondering what it will do. In this month’s blog, we are going to look at the two most popular smart speakers, Amazon’s Echo—aka Alexa—and...
It's that time of year again! Here are our choices for the Top Ten Tech Gifts that you may want to give as gifts this holiday season for the techies in your life. Or may wish to pick one up for yourself! 1. The PhoneSoap Phone Sanitizer & Charger Some claim that...
There has been an uptick in email scams lately, so we thought we would point out some of the latest phishing scams in this month's blog. Phishing is a cybercrime in which a target or targets are contacted by email, telephone, or text message by someone posing as a...
It’s summer time, and you might be thinking about taking a road trip. Maybe it’s a one-tank trip or a full-blown cross-country holiday--either way, this month’s blog is for you. Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool gear head, a shade-tree mechanic, or just need your car...
Unless you have been off the grid or living under a rock, it’s a safe bet that you’ve heard something about 5G. For this month’s blog post we are going to talk about 5G and find out what it really is and how it can help us. What is 5G? The simple answer is that 5G is...