While the beginning of the school year is a big adjustment period for students, it’s just as much as an adjustment period for parents as well. To help ease the transition period, we’ve provided some tips and tricks to help you and your student(s) avoid being overwhelmed and stay on schedule! Get to know your […]
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As the new academic year of 2023-2024 starts, college students have access to a plethora of helpful apps that aid in note-taking, organization, studying, and tracking. With an overwhelming number of options available on the App Store and Google Play, selecting the best ones can be a daunting task. In order to assist you in […]
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Imagine a secure, yet decentralized, user-controlled vision of an online universe that’s untethered from service-provider terms and servers; this concept is called Web3. This new internet is envisioned for the specific use of the metaverse among other emerging 3D network of virtual worlds. The metaverse is a “device- and -vendor independent collective virtual space created […]
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On January 5-8, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV, the annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) took place; this is one of the most influential tech events in the world. At this event, the most groundbreaking technologies in the world are displayed and the sharpest innovators take the stage to share their developments. To put this event […]
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Technology is the primary catalyst for change in the world. Technology advances give businesses more possibilities to increase their productivity, invent and reinvent product and service offerings, and continue contribute to the overall well-being of humanity. While it remains difficult to predict how technology trends will play out, we researched and put together a list […]
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Happy New Year 2023! Even though we’re a few weeks into the new year, it’s never late to start your New Year’s Resolution and set a few goals for the rest of the year. If you are looking to change your life but do not know where to start, this blog might bring you an […]
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Now it is finally the season to put up some lights and deck your halls again! If you want to use your holiday decorations and do it the traditional way, no problem at all. But if you want to spice things up a bit with some techy decors and elevate the festival vibe, look no […]
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History of Social Media Day: World Social Media Day was first recognized on June, 30 2010. Social media day was created to raise awareness of the social impact of media on global communication. Every day, people use social media to connect with people all over the world. The first modern social media […]
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Imagine a world where you are not able to get instant information on an event while it is happening. These are all everyday occurrences that we probably take for granted. However, without the inventiveness, courage and creativity of a group of inventors, we would not enjoy the life we currently have. While there […]
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You can call, text, or video chat anyone from your mobile device, but imagine a world without global unified communications. We would live in a stagnant world if businesses didn’t have the ability to pick up the phone and hold a conference call. Today, IP communications allows them to stay connected digitally with their […]
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What better way to prepare for Earth Day then by recognizing some technological advancements that are helping to save our planet. Humans have sadly been destroying the earth for a while now, but clever heads are always looking for ways to save it. The following are some of the most interesting uses of technology […]
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While we are privileged to have access to the latest and greatest computers, what would happen if we lost everything on our computer? Despite what you may think, computer crashes occur more frequently than you might expect. Data recovery can cost hundreds of dollars, and nothing is guaranteed if you try to retrieve everything […]
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To say that we depend heavily on our phones and gadgets is an understatement. As we are hyper-connected with friends, family, and strangers via social media, we can sometimes miss what is going on right in front of our eyes. During the National Day of Unplugging, we encourage you to spend time in nature, […]
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Valentine’s Day 2022 sees a unique challenge for people’s dating lives. Some people think that things have gone back to normal after the pandemic, but that isn’t entirely true. Since 2020, dating has been completely changed. Going out and meeting people organically is not the same as it was pre-pandemic. With Valentine’s Day 2022 […]
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Sierra Experts is about to MythBusters on everyone and crack the code to all the myths and stigmas that surround the ideas of working the tech. There are plenty of misconceptions about this industry, however, through research and just by talking to people in the tech industry, we were able to debunk some of […]
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Today is Data Privacy Day! January 28th reminds us to review our data usage from the previous year. It’s an excellent opportunity to evaluate our personal cybersecurity and make sure that we are staying secure on Data Privacy Day. HISTORY OF DATA PRIVACY DAY Data Privacy Day was first proclaimed by the Council of Europe in 2007. In 2009, the United States House of […]
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As we enter this new year, it is important to look at some new and exciting tech-based trends that will be taking over the technology realm in 2022. From robotics to social media, here is a list of all the new trends to look out for. 1. Cryptocurrency Over the most recent years, cryptocurrency […]
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Today is National App Day, not to be mistaken for National Appetizer Day. This day is all about the celebration of apps that allow us to explore, learn, entertain, and more. National App Day has only been recognized as an important day in the tech world since 2017. CJ Thompson was the founder of National […]
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You might be wondering what technology can possibly have to do with Thanksgiving. Using technology might not be the first thought when prepping and preparing for your turkey day feast, but it a more valuable part of your day than you think. Here are five ways that technology can help you this Thanksgiving. 1. […]
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These ten personal cybersecurity tips are aiming to help our readers become more cyber aware. We developed these security tips from our experience managing cybersecurity for businesses and professionals. 1. Keep Your Software Up to Date: The older a system is, the more time hackers have to figure out the vulnerabilities. System updates can help […]
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Imagine a world where internet doesn’t exist? What would that even look like for us? From communication to entertainment, internet is one of the most monumental inventions this world has ever come to know. It is crazy to think that one of the reasons the internet is so widely used is because of the World […]
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Whether it be internet stalkers or literal ghosts in a machine, here is a list of the best cyber/tech horror movies.
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Podcasts have become a huge platform for artists, entertainers, scientists, and more over the past couple years.
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Learn more about the history Programmers Day and why it is important to shine a light on the importance of programming.
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This holiday is not just about buying video games, but highlighting how much joy video games bring to those who play.
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Let’s take a trip back in time to August 12, 1981! On this day in history, IBM introduced the first-ever Personal Computer (PC). It was created by a team of engineers and designers directed by Don Estridge in Boca Raton, Florida. IBM was defining a moment in the tech industry with its launch of the […]
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Each year on August 1st, World Wide Web day is celebrated globally. This celebration dedicates how web browsing allowed us to have the world at our fingertips! History of the World Wide Web It is crazy to think that the World Wide Web has only been around for 32 years. For over two decades people […]
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Cybersecurity should be on your list of concerns when traveling and vacationing this summer. After all, cybercriminals don’t take vacations.
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The term “Easter egg” has a different meaning in the tech world. When browsing the internet, an Easter egg is a message, image, or joke hidden inside of a website.
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Simply having a business website isn’t enough these days. It’s important that your site is easy to navigate, interesting and eye-catching, and consistently usable no matter what device or browser it’s being viewed on.
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We’ve compiled a top ten list of our best performing social media posts over the course of 2018. Check them out and then follow us on social media.
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With less than 2 weeks left in 2018, it’s time to reflect on the year… From company buyouts to losses of some of technology’s greats, 2018 was a big year for some major headlines in tech…
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Here at Sierra Experts, we’re constantly surrounded by and involved in all things tech. It’s what we’re built on! So, with that in mind, we decided to ask our team: If you could have any tech gift this Christmas, what would it be? And here’s what they said… Trent DevOps Lead Logitech K800 Illuminated […]
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This week is Thanksgiving, and in a flash it will be the biggest shopping weekend of the year… That’s why we put together a list of some pretty cool tech deals from our partners, as well as other larger retailers, that you can take advantage of this week.
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Microsoft offers various Office 365 plans for businesses and enterprises of all sizes… to enlighten you, we’ve gathered a short list of 5 useful Office 365 applications you might not have been aware of but could really be a game-changer for your business operations.
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Not sure what all the acronyms and complicated lingo that you see in the IT industry means? You’re not alone! We put together a list of 25 tech terms and phrases with simple definitions, use-case scenarios, and examples to get you acclimated. So, the next time your boss or tech-savvy friend throws out a term like “colocation” or “the […]
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The city of Pittsburgh has undergone many transformations throughout its history. From being a steel industry titan to becoming a cultural center for food and the arts, Pittsburgh has always managed to successfully reinvent itself by remaining relevant in modern culture. Now, it seems another transformation has already begun. Over the last few years, Pittsburgh […]
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It’s Friday the 13th and most people think of today as a day full of silly superstitions, but for computer users in the 1980’s and 90’s, Friday the 13th was a day to truly be afraid. The Beast Itself In 1987, a virus called “Friday the 13th” (aka Jerusalem) was created to activate and reactivate […]
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Forbes posted an article detailing that cloud computing is projected to increase from $67B in 2015 to $162B in 2020. With an increase in sales and revenue comes an increasing need for qualified professionals to take on the task of designing, managing, developing, testing, and selling these new virtualization platforms. Below are 5 examples of […]
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As defined by WhatIs.com, “In personal or business computing, a user group is a set of people who have similar interests, goals, or concerns. The members have regular meetings where they can share their ideas.” Most user groups are based around discussing certain technologies such as a specific software, application, or corporation. Typically, these user groups […]
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Bet you don’t know who declared Thanksgiving to be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November. Hint: It’s the same person to serve as the first President of the United States… and no, it is not George Washington as many believe! The United States declared its independence in 1776, yet Washington did not take […]
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With Easter just passing can you think of a symbol that kids recognize during Easter? How about Easter Eggs? Easter Eggs aren’t just something children recognize or have fun with but programmers and developers have fun with them as well. Easter eggs however, have a different meaning to developers and programmers, they are unexpected hidden […]
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