7/23/22

VPN Kill Switch

What is a VPN kill switch and why you should use one. Let's just say it's a better way to connect and keep your information private. In todays world privacy is always a top priority when connecting online. 


7/22/22

Vodafone going Cloud

Here just another example of how companies are easily migrating into the cloud to enhance it's ability and improve their network performance. You can bet that more companies are going to start embracing the cloud as time goes by. The future of the cloud is here to stay. 

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7/21/22

iOS Launch Lockdown Mode

Apple will launch lockdown mode to protect users who are targets of digital security. It's a great move against future hacking attacks. The goal is for Apple to me proactive against security concerns. 

7/20/22

Revamped Google TV app

Looks like Google TV is changing it's application and highlights feeds so that movies and shows can easily be searchable and shareable.

Let's wait and see how user's react to the new changes and if it does make a difference. 

7/19/22

Find Flights that Save

Here is a great way to find loopholes in airfare pricing. These are the flights that the airlines do not want you to be aware of. See what flights you can find at skiplagged at a discount to save you money. 

7/18/22

Apple Pay soon to pay for Fuel

It's great to know that Apple Pay will hopefully pave the wave for paying for fuel contactless payments. It's nothing new just another easier way to refuel and go on your way. 

7/17/22

The Solution to High Gas Prices

There is a solution to our current gas problem but not many people will want to accept the reality of what needs to be done.

We have been too long reliant on one particular type of energy that it's time for a drastic change now. The longer we wait for the change to happen, the more difficult it's going to be to accept that change.

It's time for us to wake up and start making changes so that we can no longer have a gas price problem. 

7/16/22

Aptera

California's solar car is going to change the EV business due to the hassles of charging. Now imagine buying a car at an affordable price and then be able to drive 40 miles per day which is enough for most users.

These cars are already in production and you will start seeing them soon by the end of this year.


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7/15/22

Recent Autonomous Problem

Not too long ago a fleet of self-driving cars gathered together and blocked an intersection in San Franciso for several hours for no apparent reason. 

Now many assumed this was a robot uprising but in actuality, it was a problem with the platform software. It's beyond me why this would occur and it's a strong message for cities to be prepared for the worse when disaster strikes. 

The future is now but at what costs. 

7/14/22

Women digital Footprint

With the new overturn Supreme Court decision women now need to hide their digital footprints because their online data could not be used against people seeking abortions.

It's pretty sad that it has come to this but now they can be subject to policing.

Let's hope something changes soon or their privacy could be at risk. 

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7/13/22

Fast Paced invites

Here is great way to create party invites and get quick responses from your guests. I had the pleasure of being invited to an event and I loved how you can simply see the guest list and how many party goers were coming to your event. It's the simplest way to throw a party and attach a gift registry to your guests.
From beginning to the end, it keeps  you on track and reminds and thanks your guest for coming. It's a great way for a start and and end to a party. 

7/12/22

Better Snap Tool

 If you have a large monitor and want to easily resize and organize the window shape, this program makes is so simple to do. It's not that expensive and goes a long way to make things in your life easier to do.

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7/11/22

Microsoft Surface Duo 2

The Surface has taken a new direction with its foldable tablet. Not only has it been improved but it's a great workable pocket computer. 

It's great for writing handy notes and helpful for reading online, although it might still need more improvements. The device can eventually compete with Apple iPads. 


7/10/22

IE is Dead

Here is a look back at Internet Explorer in the last 27 years of its existence. Microsoft could never get this application to work at its best, instead, it had to replicate its competitors so that it could at least dominate for a while. 

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7/9/22

Gates NFT Theory

Gates is no fan of NFTs and if you read this article you will understand the reasons why. But who is going to dispute this billionaire's theories when you are on the list of the top ten richest people in the world. 

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7/8/22

uLTRAwide Monitors

Here is an interesting article on the current Ultrawide monitors overrating. And yes, I can relate to the user on spending a long time researching to finally decide his final outcome.

It basically all depends on what you are into and not everyone is going to have the same demands and same conclusion that you decide, but at least you are content.

7/7/22

Lightyear's Solar EV

The future solar EV has arrived and if this car lives up to it's potential, this can change solar energy and battery charging as we know it today.

The only downside of it now is it's current cost, which is time will change when the supply and demand volume increases.

Let's just keep an eye on this company for now and wait to see what happens next. 

7/6/22

Google Map Time Machine

Google has been for a while making it available to see the current location street time machine and it's pretty impressive on how things change from then to now. 

Give it a try and go back in time to see how the neighbor has changed.


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7/5/22

Telsa's New Phone

Tesla looks like is testing a new phone and let's just say if they ever decide to go full scale on making this phone there is sure going to be competing against Apple's iPhone.

Let's see how far they are willing to go. 

7/4/22

Win11 Unsupported Update

Not too long ago Microsoft accidentally allowed unsupported computers to upgrade to Windows 11 and lets just say it might be just changing its mind or it could be a disaster ready to happen.
If you already installed Windows 11 and your computer is not supported, I would roll back to Windows 10 immediately otherwise, you have been warned. 

7/3/22

Google Maps Time Travel

If you are currently using Google Maps now you will be able to see the previous street views over the years at that location you are at. It's an interesting way to see how time has changed. 

Give a try, Google Maps is here to stay.

7/2/22

Google Workspace Update

If you have not noticed but Google Workspace changed it's free Suite legacy edition and users must now cough up to use their services. It was going to eventually happen sooner or later.

It's still reasonable when compared to other plans. 

7/1/22

Starlink Next Generation

It looks like Starlink Satellites are preparing for the next generation of communication. These new satellites are going to do much more than the first generation and hopefully fill in the gap to network the entire planet. Lets get ready for a new type of connection. 

6/30/22

Using AirTags to Stalk will be illegal in Ohio

If you are still using AirTags to stalk others note that if it's done in Ohio you can have some legal problems. I can hopefully see a new legal trend forming to stop users from using the device in other means that it was intended to be used. 

Let's see if other states follow suit as well. 

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6/29/22

Building a Medieval House

Not to long ago this was how the new settlers built their current houses. Things have changed dramatically but it you ever wondered on how the new settlers built their house, here is a great video showing the beginning and end of a medieval house.

6/28/22

Autonomous Car Block

Someone better immediately fix this problem quickly, otherwise the future of driverless taxis is going to disappear as quickly as it was made available. 

Emergency vehicles must always have the right of way and technology has to adapt quickly in order for more pilots like this to continue. 


6/27/22

JumpCloud

Here's an a la carte directory platform that you can use for your Windows, Apple, and Linux devices. It sort of like an MDM solution for devices without the requirement of the AD service. 

So if you are ready to migrate into the cloud JumpCloud is a great beginning. 

6/26/22

Earbuds for the shower

Now this is hard to believe but if all is correct you can now simply wear this earbuds when in the tub or in the shower. I just hope now that all wireless earbuds will start doing the same going forward, this is a great benefit for the future for these devices. 

6/25/22

Tips for Firefox Bookmarks

Here are some great tips to organize your Firebox bookmarks, you will be surprised on what you can do to make your bookmarks stand out when compared to other browsers.

6/24/22

Electrical Outlet holes

Here is the real truth why there are holes in your electrical outlets. Now you are going to be surprised on the real answer to this life long mystery.

Now this is something to think about. 

6/23/22

Apple AI find

 Now the platform can be used for deaf and hard hearing community, this opens the door to a lot more functions that they can add in the future for the disabled community.

Cannot wait to see what new features will come out next. 

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6/22/22

Telsa Heatwave Help

It looks like Telsa owners in Texas are trying to alert drivers to conserve power during heatwave and here is what some users are seeing from their Telsa when they are trying to charge their vehicles.

It looks like this might be a standard policy for Telsa going forward, so do not be surprised when you see these notifications. 

6/21/22

Hotel in Space

This is going to be very interesting and I can see this going global with discount pricing year long. Can you imagine taking a two week vacation in the Marriot four star space station.

Cannot wait to see what going to be included in these packages. 

6/20/22

Home Network Troubleshooting

Having trouble with your home network, then here are some great tips on how to troubleshoot your home internet problems.

Most of the times these simple tricks will get you up and running again. 

6/19/22

Restore Contact on an iPhone

Here is the easy steps to restore lost or deleted contacts on your iPhone. You do not know how easy is this to do until you get into a situation in which you need to restore your contacts.

6/18/22

Google Russia seized

This was expected and you can expect other companies to fall into the iron curtain seizure since the recent war with Ukraine. 

In retaliation, Google plans to still offer free services to Russia and hopefully that will play a key components to talks in the future. 


6/17/22

Stop using IE

A few weeks ago IE 11 was retired and if you are still using it instead of edge you should stop using the browser immediately.

If you do not change, lets just say that you will be very vulnerable to spam, email and all sorts of exploits.

6/16/22

Coinbase Pay

Here is the easiest way to purchase or transfer crypto and hopefully other exchanges will adapt as well to make is simple for everyone to do.

Adaptation is the key for crypto to integrate. 

6/15/22

The Flying Saucer of the 50s

Here is an interesting article of the Flying Saucer of the 1950s, I would not be surprised that this was the spaceship that everyone was talking about during that time period.

Unfortunately, the project failed because it never could live up to it's potential. 


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6/14/22

Incognito Myth

Going incognito has its uses but here is a great myth that some users still do not want to accept, which is regardless of how you use the browser it does not completely erase all sites that you visited. 

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6/13/22

Retrieve Deleted Texts on iPhone

Here is some resourceful information on how to retrieve deleted text messages from your iPhone. This is very useful as long as you do not exceed you iCloud backup storage limits.

6/12/22

Keychain Password

Unsure what the Keychain password is on an Apple computer, here is some resourceful information on how to find it and make changes to it when necessary.

You never know when this information is going to be useful, so why not start now.

6/11/22

One Outlook

Microsoft One Outlook email client was just leaked out and may go live at any moment. The software will eventually replace mail and other versions of Outlook.

So get ready for a lighter and simpler next version of Outlook ready to take over the world. 

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6/10/22

Clear Smart Tv Cache

If you are a Samsung user and you are having performance issues, the problem could be resolved by clearing out the cache.

You will be surprised on how a simple cleanup can speed up the performance of the Smart Tv.

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6/9/22

Fix non charging iPhone

Here is some resourceful information on how to get an iPhone to charge when it does not want to charge anymore. 

You will be surprised at how simple it is to get your device to start charging again. 

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6/8/22

WiGL's Back

This wireless charging may be the answer to keeping everything connected. It's a new generation on how to keep devices powered up. 
This could definitely resolve our every day problems and I hope then can keep the project going until the end. This definitely will open door to new things. 

6/7/22

Streaming Services Pirating

It looks like streaming services are at it again raising prices to old cable access prices and it's causing many users to go back to their old ways before they even joined their services.

Regardless of the reasons, these streaming services need to adapt to the consumer market, otherwise they can say goodbye to their current subscribers. 

6/6/22

Play MP3 Files on Google Sheets

Pretty cool tip on how to play MP3 audio using Google Sheets. 

This is a great exercise to get use to creating scripts and button with Google.

Why not give it a try, hey you never know if it could lead you into a life of programming. 

6/5/22

Real Estate Agent Info

The next time before you have a realtor sell your house, do your homework and see how well and how many houses the broker has sold. This is going to give you an idea the time of realtor you are going to rely on to buy or sell your home.

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Go to google.com and type realtors name and at the end put Zillow this will give you the realtor feedback on how many homes they sold and in some cases will tell you the amount of money they made from selling them.

                       ex. Jane Smith Zillow

There are other sites you can use but this should give you a good idea on the persons sales techniques. 

6/4/22

iPhone Features

Here are some cool iPhone features that will change the way you look at Apple. These cool features will come in handy should you want to try them out.

Give it a try, you never know. 

6/3/22

Apple delist App Store apps

Bad news for developers who have not updated their applications. It looks like Apple will delist its apps if they do not keep the app updated in a significant amount of time.

The rule is nothing new for Apple, but just enforcement to have developers keep the app up to date. 

6/2/22

E Link Foldable E-Reader

It looks like this company is trying to change electronic paper display technology and if it succeeds you can expect a new generation of readers to follow suit.
It's long overdue and maybe what they needed to still be a popular must-have item. 

6/1/22

Stock Analysis Software

If you are investing in the market here is a great place to install free stock analysis software on your computer. IT's a great tool to keep track of the sector while you are working.

5/31/22

Fix Zoom Low Resources Problem

It looks like some Zoom users are now facing a low system resource notification when on Zoom calls and here is the simple fix to improve performance.

Now your best bet first is to close some applications to free up the resources and then you can try the following using the link below to resolve the problem.

Lastly if the problems keep on developing the best approach would be to add more RAM to the computer since you just cannot stop applications from consuming additional memory. 

5/30/22

Quantum charging

Renewable energy is making a difference now when charging your electric vehicle. Now with the help of quantum resources charging your car can be as simple has putting gasoline in a car.
As technology advances you will see a dramatic change in electrical car charging as more and more cars adapt to the new EV technology. 

5/29/22

Win 11 info

It looks like Microsoft is placing strict requirements when it comes to Windows 11 operating system. While some users are trying to bypass they are giving a warning that they will not be entitled to receive updates. 

Here is what you loose if you decide to bypass the Windows 11 requirements. 

5/28/22

YouTube PIP via iOS

Youtube Picture in Picture has been slowly being tested on iOS devices and if you are a Youtube premium subscriber you can go and test the new app features.
It's a massive perk and will help you get the most out of its player, let's hope to see this come out of beta soon. 

5/27/22

Starlink for Inflight Wi-Fi

It looks like airlines began testing the Starlink Satellites for Inflight Wi-Fi and if all goes well this could be  a great replacement to keep the world connected where everyone goes. 

5/26/22

Lenovo UEFI Flaw

Lenovo recently published a security vulnerabilities that impacts UEFI on at least 100 laptops. I would patch this update ASAP so that you are not at risk. 


5/25/22

iPhone Disassembler

Apple has been using these Daisy robots for a long time to eliminate decommissioned phones. Here is a closer look on how this is being done with robots. 

5/24/22

Telsa with no charger

Yes this is correct, now Telsa's is no longer including their chargers on their delivery cars. This is now sold separately. Figuring adding now an extra $275 to $400 for device. 

This is now a sure clear sign that manufactures are now getting ready and want you cough the extra bucks so that you can use their products. 


5/23/22

Apple minus the charger gain

Apple recently removed its new charger on its current iPhone and let's just say it just slashed a big bundle of their costs that the company was able to amass more profit than it was imagined.

Who would think that just removing one bulky item, can be a game-changer. 

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5/22/22

Smartphones Weather

Here is an interesting project to collect information all around the world using smartphones so that we can accurately improve weather forecasts.
It's an interesting project and I hope that they call pull enough data to make weather forecasting easier to do. 

5/21/22

Meta Testing Money Tools

It looks like FB is testing digital assets and experiences to create a metaverse. This will be interesting to see how they move ahead in the coming years.
The company has been betting on this for some time and might be in a great position now to change the world we live in already. 


5/20/22

Rokid

Nice cool and very well-put-together AR glasses unfortunately it needs more so that it can easily connect to other devices and be wireless. I am going to keep a close eye on this device and hope that they can offer more for the current price. 


5/19/22

Google Maps New Icons

Google Maps just released new icons when navigating which is traffic lights and stops signs. It's going to make very useful for users to drive with the help of the new icons. 
Not only does it simplify your driving experience, but makes sure you do not miss a turn. 

5/18/22

Microsoft reveals work day changes

Microsoft is noticing that the working day has changed and this is what it discovered. That work from home users have now three peak periods during the day. 

And there is more, so click on the link below to see how everything has dramatically changed when compared to the standard 9am to 5pm work day.  


5/17/22

Hide iOS Apps

Here is a great way to hide applications from your iPhone but not remove them. Unfortunately Apple always include certain applications that cannot be removed. So instead of throwing them into a folder on your phone, why not just hide them. 

5/16/22

Microsoft from '85 to '22

Here is a look back at Microsoft from 1985 all the way until 2022 and how they quickly dominated the world. 

Windows changed the world of computing and might be here longer than many anticipated. 

Let's take a drive back to memory lane. 

5/15/22

Learn USB & Thunderbolt

Need a more understanding of USB & Thunderbolt, here is some resourceful information on the technology standards so that you can easily troubleshoot when problems arise. 

5/14/22

Share iCloud with a Family Member

Want to share your iCloud with a family member, then here are the steps on how to add family members to your plan so that you can all get the most out of iCloud for the entire family. 

5/13/22

Samsung Galaxy Security Shock

It looks like Samsung Galaxy users have a security problem with phone applications. Hackers can now take control of their phone and basically almost do anything on their devices. The bad thing is that the pre-installed apps have an insecure component that allows these flaws to exist so it's going to be a while before anything is done. 

But is not all bad news for all Samsung users, read the link below for more information. 

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5/12/22

Lure Workers Back

Working from home during Covid has change my companies drastically that now it's making it difficult to bring the workforce back from home. One company like Google is now trying to lure their employee's back and this is how they are doing it.

5/11/22

SpreadSheet

Here is a Microsoft  spreadsheet alternative that's trying to compete with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. It's definitely different with lots of powerful tools attached to it. You must see it in action in order to appreciate what it can do for you and that's just the beginning. 


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5/10/22

Google Chat Update

Google chat is now allowing users to create group chats known as Spaces and slowly but surely it's starting to resemble like it's competitor Slack.

I just do not know why it's taking them so long to get with the program, while Slack user's continue to grow.

5/9/22

Microsoft Autopatch

Microsoft autopatch is coming in July and this is what you should know. Like Patch Tuesday, autopatch will have feature updates for drivers, firmware and Microsoft 365 apps. So administrators can easily keep computers updated. 

5/8/22

Dealership Marks

This site named Markups.org is helping consumers get the best out of their dollar when purchasing a car. Unfortunately since now things are harder to buy, you want to make sure you get the best deal for your car. Now buying a car should not be difficult and until dealerships are more regulated, purchasing a car is going to be for now still a haggling game. 

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5/7/22

CompTIA certifications

If you are thinking of IT as a career here are some great certifications to build your skills. I would first start with CompTIA A+ and then move up from the direction. 

Now note in the real world getting certified does not land you a specific pay grade, but it does let you stand out from the rest. 

5/6/22

AWS EC2 vs Azure

Here are some pretty good comparisons if you are deciding to go to cloud and just note who currently has the best services. Now AWS has been at this for a while, but Azure is not that far behind.

Now before you pick your provider I would narrow down on the services you are looking for and then decide on who you would rather give your business to. 

Not all cloud providers are the same, but they do give similar services. 

5/5/22

PlayStation Emulators

From time to time you might want to play games on your computer instead of your PlayStation, when doing so here are some great emulators that you help you share that gaming experience. 

5/4/22

FB Unfriended Finder

If you are still using Facebook and from time to time want a simple way to see who unfriended you, you can add this cool Chrome extension to narrow things out. 

But don't take it personal, remember it's just Facebook. 

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5/3/22

Surface Pro Users

If you have a Surface Pro here is some cool interesting games you might want to download just to keep your mind busy when you are doing nothing.

5/2/22

Chrome OS Camera

It looks like a recent Chrome OS update broke some Chromebook camera's. But luckily there is a fix for this and hopefully users will be able to use their cameras again  soon. 

5/1/22

Google Play to Hide OD Apps

It looks like Google Play Store just made a new security update by hiding outdated applications in it's play store for security. The company has been beefing up security for quite some time and this just puts them in a better position to force developers to update their software.

It's a positive move in the right direction and I hope developers fix their bugs quickly so they still can have a presence in their store. 

4/30/22

Stolen or Lost iPhone problem

If you want to repair a stolen or lost iPhone and try to have it repaired at an Apple store, you may be out of luck. Apple is instructed authorized service providers to refuse the repair, so you might have to go elsewhere to fix the device. So beware of the consequences when buying used phones. 

4/29/22

Android Lightning Port

Engineers are now trying to create a lightning Android device. If all goes well this can be the new generation in which electronic devices carry a universal charger for all. 

It's great news to see the unity of devices to a common charging port. Let's hope this is the beginning of many more things to happen in the future. 

4/28/22

Chrome v100

 Google Chrome just recently reached version 100 and I must admit the browser keeps on getting better and better. Let's hope that they can keep it going and continue their success on keeping everyone safe and connected when surfing online.

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4/27/22

UPS eQuad Electric Bikes

UPS is testing some electric quad bikes for delivery service. The mini UPS truck makes it easier for drivers to navigate through streets, narrow alleys, and congested areas. 
They are not that fast and hold small packages but it will make it easier for drivers to carry packages to their destinations where now their trucks cannot get through.

4/26/22

IPv4 vs IPv6

When comparing the two protocols you always wonder which was faster, now here is an easy explanation of the two different technologies and why IPv6 can be slower than IPv4.

4/25/22

Google Drones Take Off

Google is testing low-frequency robots for commercial deliveries such as Amazon, Walmart, and Google and if all goes as planned you can be seeing services across the country. 

I am excited about the rollout and to see how this will revolutionize delivery services. 

4/24/22

iPad Battery Pull tabs

It looks like Apple is now making the iPad easier to repair by putting in iPad battery pull tabs. Now if you had repaired old iPads the adhesive was stronger, now it will be easier to do that DYI users can do it themselves on this new version. This is a plus for Apple to encourage self-service repairs.

4/23/22

Tiffany & Co April Fools Joke

It looks like this year Tiffany got everyone on April Fools Day with their cryptocurrency and what everyone thought was fake was actually very real. Say hello to the TiffCoin.

Now let's see how fast user's are going to swallow up these coins before their gone. 

4/22/22

Kommoda e-bike

E-bikes are ruling the world and this is a very powerful bike similar to having a scooter. If you are in the market for an electric bike, this is an nice option. But bear in mind that getting an e-bike can be dangerous, and always weigh your options before purchasing one.

4/21/22

Apple 9 inch foldable

It looks like Apple is currently testing a 9 inch foldable iPhone but it's not any time soon expected. As per the article it looks like the company is putting it's priorities on large and medium devices before it goes to it's small devices. 

I think this is a pretty foolish move while Android continues to gain market share. It's a move like this that could just could kill Apple all together. 

Apple should learn from Motorola's past rise and fall. 


4/20/22

Apple IT SMB Package

 Apple has recently introduced a beta package for small businesses to manage their devices. The package helps push pre-configured packages to employees similar to Jamf.

It's beyond me what took them so long to offer these services to companies. 

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4/19/22

iOS 15.4.1 Fix

It looks like Apple again patched its zero-day exploits with its iOS and if you are an Apple user make sure you read this information before updating. 

I would also google Forbes iOS update should you update as well to see if users are having problems with the update. 

4/18/22

Nike Fake NFTs

It looks like Nike is taking legal action to go after users who are making fake NFTs without their permission. And if they succeed this will be the first NFT regulation on trademarks. 

4/17/22

Land for Metaverse

It sort of sounds crazy but buying land as the new applications are created will eventually be very profitable to new users who just want a place in the Metaverse. 

Imagine everyone getting together and doing a meeting, playing games, or socializing in a virtual world. 

4/16/22

Kaspersky Risk

It's long known that this cybersecurity firm was a risk and now it's clear where the FCC stands with the company. I guess with the recent war and current restrictions now was a great time to publish this. 

4/15/22

Night Vision Dashcam

This camera is a lifesaver for night driving, now I would love to see this technology added by the car manufacturers to make night driving easier to do. It's the little things like this that can make a difference for defensive driving.