The number of Americans downloading Signal, an encrypted messaging app, has skyrocketed over the past several weeks. Many have been using the app to organize and participate in protests against police brutality. Towards the end of May, the week before George Floyd died, 51,000 first-time users downloaded the app; the following week as protests continued to…
Through the end of June, Altice Mobile is offering a limited time offer for unlimited data, talk & text for only $20 per month per line. The ‘Unlimited Everything’ price plan is available for for Optimum and Suddenlink customers, while it normally starts at $30 per month per line. With 99% nationwide coverage, no commitments…
Regardless of your level of fandom, everyone knows your favorite team has been sidelined due to COVID-19 regardless of the sport of your choice. That’s where Microsoft comes in, believe it or not. Microsoft has an offering called “Teams” as part of Office 365. Although it is not related to sports, it is an application…
Joseph Altuzarra, Creative Director of Altuzarra, stars as a judge on the new Amazon Prime video show ‘Making The Cut’. The show follows 12 designers and entrepreneurs in a competition led by mentor Tim Gunn and host Heidi Klum for a chance to win $1 million and the opportunity to turn their businesses into global…
Apple’s iPhone SE 2020 was built around one main goal: launching a new iPhone for less money than ever before. For just $399, it achieves that goal well. The design of the phone will be familiar if you’ve recently owned another iPhone version, with a 4.7 inch frame, complete with a fingerprint scanner built into…
As if we didn’t have enough going on this month, a San Franciso-based security company, ZecOps, is reporting a vulnerability flaw involving the Mail app that may affect iPhones and iPads. This exploit only requires victims to download, not necessarily open, an email, which could allow hackers to install malicious software on their device. The…
Calling all Work From Home (WFH) folks. This means just about everyone due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the impact on in-office working. The good news is every new challenge is met with creative solutions. For anyone who is already using Microsoft 365 for email or their Office applications (Word, Excel) your license generally entitles you…
On April 21, 2020, Office 365 became Microsoft 365. Despite having a new name, your subscription will stay the same price while offering additional benefits. Everything you currently enjoy will still be available, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, as well as Outlook apps and 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage. Your subscription can also still…
“Zoombombing” – What is it? You may have heard the term “Zoombombing” in the news lately. Zoombombing is a new form of trolling in which an unwelcome participant uses Zoom’s screensharing feature to interrupt and disrupt meetings and classes. To be clear, Zoombombing is not unique to Zoom – any conferencing service is susceptible to…
This App Saves Lives TASL, short for This App Saves Lives, aims to save lives while offering users the opportunity to earn rewards. The mission is focused on reducing distracted driving by rewarding individuals who choose not to use their phones while driving. The team behind the app is comprised of parents, students, teachers, technologists,…
