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Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that has gained immense popularity in recent years, offering a revolutionary way to seamlessly integrate digital information into the real world. AR technology superimposes digital information, such as images, videos, 3D models, or sound, on to the real world.

12.29.23 12:07 PM - Comment(s)

Unlocking the Power of QR Codes

By Emily

QR Codes, short for "Quick Response code", have become ubiquitous in our digital age, facilitating a wide range of applications from marketing to contactless payments. A QR code is a two-dimensional matrix barcode in a visually scannable format...

11.02.23 11:26 AM - Comment(s)

Bluetooth Technology

By Emily

Bluetooth technology is an extremely effective tool that allows users to connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices. For those who are unaware, Bluetooth is a technology that enables an exchange of data between devices that are located within a short distance

03.31.23 12:18 PM - Comment(s)

NATIONAL DATA PRIVACY DAY

By Emily

Data Privacy Day began in the US in 2008, commemorating the signing of Convention 108 - the first legally binding treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. In 2014, the US Congress adopted S. Res. 337, a non-binding resolution designating January 28 National Data Privacy Day.

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Identifying Spoofed Emails

By Emily

Spoofed emails are more challenging to spot because the messages look like they are actually coming from a known, trusted party. In real estate transactions, scammers will use transaction specific information gained from studying prior emails, to craft spoofed emails that are difficult to identify.

12.19.22 03:55 PM - Comment(s)

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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In 2004, the US Government declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data became more common.

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The Internet of Things - Smart Fitness

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Some examples of fitness industry IoT devices include wearable devices, internet-connected cardio machines, and even virtual reality headsets. According to a Statista report, the number of connected wearable devices increased from 326 million in 2016 to 722 million in 2019.

07.19.22 04:40 PM - Comment(s)

The Internet of Things - Smart Homes

By Emily

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term encompassing everything connected to the internet, but increasingly defines objects that connect with each other. Basically, an IoT device is any device with an on/off switch that is connected to the internet, or to another device using the i...

06.09.20 02:24 PM - Comment(s)

Cookies!

By Emily

No, not chocolate chip or sugar cookie, we're talking about HTTP cookies. These cookies, otherwise known as web cookies, are little bits of data that are collected by a website and saved in a tiny file on your computer and on the website’s server. Originally created in 1994 as a s...

02.04.20 03:42 PM - Comment(s)

Securing Your Email and Computer Network

By Emily

Today cyber criminals are an active threat to real estate transactions, making it crucial to implement a cyber defense plan which typically which begins with the implementation of security software, procedures for computer usage, and a cyber aware environment.

11.15.19 10:38 AM - Comment(s)

News You Can Use

Blog tagged as News You Can Use

Augmented Reality

Unlocking the Power of QR Codes

Bluetooth Technology

NATIONAL DATA PRIVACY DAY

Identifying Spoofed Emails

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The Internet of Things - Smart Fitness

The Internet of Things - Smart Homes

Cookies!

Securing Your Email and Computer Network

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