This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rachio. All opinions are 100% mine. Overview Watering the lawn and sprinkler systems are not topics that normally come to mind within the context of technical solutions that we normally cover. However, today our topic is just that - a technical solution that streamlines, simplifies and automates the process of keeping … [Read more...]
FM Transmitters – Give your old car the gift of Bluetooth
Today’s article is a bit outside of our usual niche of IT, but it does have to do with technology. One of our team members recently went through the process of equipping his 2004 Honda Accord with Bluetooth capability and we decided to share his experience to hopefully help out those of our readers who maybe in the same situation. This article is for you if you own a vehicle … [Read more...]
Deleted Partition Recovery – Using Disk Drill File Recovery Tool for Windows
Data loss is something most people have had to deal with. Two types of cases are often brought to professional tech support. One is when a user has lost a file (or several files) and the other is when a whole disk partition is lost. There is a number of reasons for such occurrences. A power outage, data corruption or a simple push of the wrong button - can all lead to data … [Read more...]
Securing Open Source Components (it’s different)
Introduction In today’s article we will discuss one of the misconceptions when it comes to understanding the difference between open source and proprietary software — with a special focus on the context of security. Let’s start with a bit of background of the clear difference. One of the key factors which differentiates open source and proprietary software comes down to how … [Read more...]
Making the Move From iOS to Android with AnyTrans for Android
So, you saw the light at the end of the tunnel. You broke free of Apple's grip and joined the happy realm of Android. Now you have only one question: what about the data? How do I transfer everything from my old iPhone to my new Android? This is something we can help with. The easiest solution is a software that does all the work for you (it costs money, but there is a free … [Read more...]