Years ago, most people only subscribed to newspapers, magazines, and perhaps cable TV. But today, thanks to technology, most of us have numerous subscriptions. I keep track of most, but keeping track is difficult. Recently, I’ve received dozens of emails claiming “your subscription has expired.” They’re ALL spam. They never send emails like that…
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In recent years, many developers have changed their business model for apps and web tools. Many relied on advertising to make their money, but times are changing. Now, they provide a free version of an app or tool but limit what it can do. Their goal is to get you to upgrade to a paid…
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Marketing is a process that is constantly evolving. In recent years technology has played an increasing role. Years ago, people would clip coupons to get discounts. Then we were encouraged to carry a loyalty card. Now, everybody wants us to download the app. Most of the time, that’s where I draw the line. If you…
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If you have a fitness tracking app on your arm or smartphone, you likely try to get 10,000 steps in per day. But have you ever wondered why that is the number we should try to achieve? I was curious and did some research. And I found out something interesting…
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Many of us do some level of decorating for Christmas. I think a lot depends on whether you have children or not. In our case, the cat determines just how much we should do or not do. But I was thinking back to my younger days and how different decorating was…
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Retailers have been using loyalty and rewards programs for years. I think grocery stores were the first to use these, maybe 40 years ago. These days, most stores offer something to benefit their customers. And one of the biggest restaurant chains in the world has just announced they’re launching one too…
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Recently, I have gotten a few it’s time to update your password emails. Every day I see another news story about hackers and password breaches. So I decided to do some research about how many websites and apps I need to update…
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Sports betting in Tennessee was legalized last year. But, unlike any other state, the only way to bet is through online websites and apps. The new law went into effect in November, and the action was huge. But, I wonder does this form of gambling have the potential to cause additional problems versus other forms?…
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In today’s workplace we’re often being asked to use new tools and technology. Now, I don’t think that’s a bad thing, but it definitely will keep you on your toes. However, it can cause some frustration…
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If you’ve updated your phone recently you might notice that many apps are now offering a dark mode. Some phones and apps have had this function for awhile, but now it’s really being pushed. And of course, I don’t understand why…
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