Month: October 2021

Google Pixel 6 unboxing and walkthrough. #Pixel6 #MadebyGoogle

The Pixel 6 in finally here and I look forward to testing this beast out over the coming weeks. My Pixel 5 has been my daily driver for the last year and has served me really well and there is some difference here between the two and a massive overhaul on design which is for the better in my opinion, you can read our review on the Pixel 5 here, After a few minutes with the all new Pixel 6 Ilike what I see and it feels really premium too and has a look that now differentiates it from all other smartphones out there which is a good thing.

We take a first look today and over the next few weeks there will be lots to come and also plenty of phone cases to for the new Pixel 6 and we will have a full hands on review soon, any questions feel free to ask below or on our social channels ..

Read more on the Pixel 6 here 

 

5 Reasons Why You Should Protect Your Laptop from Data Loss During Academic Paper Preparing

Your laptop is a very important tool when preparing to write your academic paper. It is the tool you use to connect to the internet and search for information sources. After getting all your information, you save it on your laptop for use during the writing process. 

Someone might access your laptop and copy all your sources to use them for their academic work. Your files can get corrupted and lead to data loss. You can also accidentally delete your data and your laptop’s hard disk can fail. Many things can lead to loss of your data and that is why you should protect your laptop from such incidences. 

You can accidentally delete your data

During research for your academic paper, you will gather a lot of information from multiple sources. After you complete your research, you will go through your data and separate what you are likely to use and what you might not need. Before you start to write your paper, you might feel there is no need to keep data that you will not use and delete it. 

Human is to error and you can accidentally delete the important data. If your computer recycles bin is full, the data will be permanently deleted. It is also possible that liquid accidentally spills on your laptop and you lose data too. To protect data loss, always have a backup copy or copies. Double-check your files before deleting them and confirm it’s the right file you want to delete. 

Students who want to perform better must learn to balance between their course demands and personal issues but it’s not always easy to balance the two. In most cases, personal issues prevail over education matters and that is why it is advisable to have a plan to help you cover the lost time. As for me, I pay Edubirdie to write my paper when I realize I’ve spent much time with my friends and forgot that there’s a paper to be done. It gives me an advantage too because my paper is written by professionals and I get better grades. 

Someone else can steal or intentionally delete your data

Some people are jealous and they feel irritated when they see or think someone else is succeeding more than them. Another person might be lazy and fail to research on their paper. They might plan to steal data or paper from another student. 

To prevent this from happening, always use passwords to restrict access. Always keep your laptop safe under lock and key and use system-wide data encryption. Your data will look scrambled if someone tries to access it. 

Viruses can cause data loss

Viruses can easily infect your laptop, especially if you access many unsafe websites or connect your laptop with an unsafe external hard disk. Viruses can change your files, making them impossible to use while others might delete them. Some other viruses affect your operating system and lead to system failure. 

Protect your data from being attacked by viruses by installing strong antivirus protection. Make sure your antivirus is updated regularly to keep it up to date. Always have a backup copy and, if possible, work from the cloud, such as Google Docs. 

 

Your hard disk or system might fail

Computer hard drives fail due to various reasons. It can overheat, become exposed to a strong magnetic field, power surge, damaged after accidental fall, fire, water, etc. Files can also get corrupted, or the system fails and you lose your data. In some instances, it might be impossible to recover data after the system or hard disk fails. Have several backups in external disks and do back up every time you update your data. 

Your laptop can be stolen

Someone might steal your laptop to go and try to access your data. They might also steal to go and sell or use it for their work. If this happens, all your data will get lost. Try to keep your laptop safe to prevent theft. Take another step and do full disk encryption or use software that can enable you to delete your data remotely. You can use your operating system settings to enable find my laptop to help you track it down. 

Conclusion 

Many reasons can lead to the loss of your data during the research and writing process of your academic paper. Your computer system might fail, the hard disk can crash, you can accidentally delete your data and someone else might steal your data or laptop. Keep your laptop protected using passwords, use full system encryption, and install antivirus software. You can also use application protection, enable find my laptop and always keep your laptop under lock and key. 

Author’s Bio 

Alisia Stren works for an academic institute and is part of a team that tests and reviews academic software and tools for introducing them in classroom teaching. She’s a brilliant academic writer as well and has done some great essays for a digital library. She enjoys meditating, watching hockey games and reading historical fiction in her free time.

One of Ireland’s Most Powerful Women in International Business to Speak at Network Cork event

Named as one of the most powerful Irish women in international business, Deirdre O’Connor is to be the keynote speaker for the next hybrid event for Network Ireland Cork on Thursday, 4 November. CFO of BlackRock Alternatives Investments and Managing Director, Deirdre will speak on accelerating your career and elevating it at the Montenotte Hotel from 7.30pm – 9pm. MC for the event will be Caroline O’Driscoll, Technology Media Telecommunications Tax Leader at Deloitte North and South Europe and Co-Founder of I Wish. There are limited spaces available for the in-person event with additional spaces available on Zoom. Tickets are free for members and €20 for non-members at https://networkcorknovemberevent.eventbrite.ie.

Born in Cobh, Deirdre studied Accounting at Munster Technological University (MTU) and now lives in New York City with her husband and their three children. She was Managing Director at Goldman Sachs and International Advisor to the Irish Department of Finance. She Co-Chairs the Diversity Project North America and was on the Board of Directors of Woman’s Bond Club and Concern USA.

Speaking ahead of Accelerate & Evaluate Your Career, Network Ireland Cork’s president, Barbara Nugent said: “Our guest speaker this month, Deirdre O’Connor, and our MC, Caroline O’Driscoll are complete inspirations. Both have achieved so much in their respective careers, forging a pathway for others to follow. I am a firm believer that no matter how far up the career ladder you’ve climbed, it’s important to reflect and put in place the supports, skills and network that will allow you to thrive and reach your career goals.

“Once again we will hold a hybrid event to allow those who cannot travel, or do not feel safe to travel, to join us virtually whilst allowing those who can attend, to enjoy a live event experience that is in-line with current guidelines. We look forward to what will be an incredibly insightful night in the beautiful surroundings of the Montenotte Hotel and encourage members and non-members to book their tickets to hear from Deirdre on how her career path led her to working with one of the world’s largest asset managers.” 

Network Ireland Cork is a not-for-profit Cork organisation that is the largest branch of Network Ireland in the country. For more information see www.networkireland.ie/cork.

First Online Wear OS Game – Combat Wear 2

Playing arcade games and little puzzle games can be a wonderful experience on smartwatches! It does however lack that content that fills a gamers day with joy and fullness. That’s where Combat Wear 2 comes in !
A fully immersive, RPG on your wrist.

Watch games weren’t meant for long hours of play but in small bites while waiting in line at the (insert somewhere boring lines are) or during commercials. The possibilities are endless for where and how those short bland points in time happen. This is where Combat Wear 2 shines. It was built snack sized with a huge portion. Let’s get down to the grit.
CW2 packs some features, many features.
At the raw of the game is a turn-based RPG with cute pixel art graphics. You “Knight” find your way into the Kings’ employ again (from the first Combat Wear) and must help unite the kingdom, even if under a greedy kings rule.
  • Along the way, you can recruit powerful unique allies (10+ heroes)

All of which have many upgradable stats including a huge skill tree and 3+ magic abilities.
Anything from a volley of arrows, destructive rainbow blasts, to healing dust.
Each hero has a unique upgradable weapon as well…
Now that our heroes are beefy, you can spend those few minutes waiting on that commercial to finish, spelunking down a randomly created cave full of progressively stronger creatures all while collecting much needed items for crafting!
What game these days doesn’t have some form of crafting? Craft anything from potions to rafts, you name it… you need it.
When your not busy fighting 3 v 3 battles against baddies, you can take some down time with some REAL time farming. Plant and water your homes farm to get ingredients for potions.
Have you ever played Magic Rush on mobile devices? Combat Wear 2 sports many play modes as well including a Tower Defense mode where you use your heroes as the tower. Completely optimized for tiny screens, it’s hard to imagine playing a tower defense game on a tiny screen but this does it, and does it well. Check it out here.

Want more? Loads more. Upgrade your castle for various stat increases. Each building has its own properties. Upgrade the blacksmith to evolve your weapons, the mage tower to increase skill levels, the farm to unlock for plots and much more.
Go on voyages, idle voyages with your heroes when you’re not at play to gather experience and items. Stone Golem Studios is committed to updates on Combat Wear 2, making sure that there is always more to do. A game to keep on your watch forever.
To top it all off, Combat Wear 2 is now the first, online RPG game to ever debut on smartwatches! So far with cloud save and load and an online leaderboard to see who has the strongest heroes. There are plans currently in works to release an arena to test your might, a guild system to make alliances and world bosses.
We think you should try Combat Wear 2, we know you will love it. Download today @ Google Play Download or search Combat Wear 2 on your Wear OS watch now!
Looking for more smartwatch games or more Combat Wear 2 info? Visit @ Stone Golem Studios

How to Protect Your Smart Device From Intrusion of Dangerous Spy Apps

Is someone keeping tabs on your phone with spyware? If they are, they can steal your data and know private information about you. Find out how to protect your smart device from the instruction of dangerous spy apps.

Although they may not know about it, millions of people around the world are currently being tracked by parents, employers, or their partners, thanks to spy apps. While it’s bad enough that someone has access to your private conversations and personal data, it gets worse when you realize that hackers can gain access to data retrieved by spy apps and leak them.

Luckily, every person is always interested in learning how to protect their phone, and in this article, we’ll show you how you can do it. 

How to Tell if Your Cell Phone Is Being Spied On?

To protect your phone from spying, you have had to get smart and become extra sensitive to abnormalities that we would otherwise disregard. If you want to know how to catch someone spying on you, just read the signs below to find out.

Unusual Sounds During Calls

It’s easy to dismiss strange sounds while making calls and attribute them to poor signals. However, this is hardly true. In fact, these types of sounds are associated with analog networks, which made way for the digital networks we now use. Therefore, if you hear distant voices, a static or clicking sound while making a call, there’s a chance you’re being spied on.

Decreased Battery Capacity

Another way we have used to find out if your phone is hacked is through battery performance. When your smartphone is being tracked with a spy app, its battery will usually drain easily. The reason is quite simple. Spy apps perform all kinds of tasks on your phone. They gather data from multiple apps and send them to a third party. Some spyware can even record conversations, take selfies, and track your internet activities. Since it’s working round the clock, it’s bound to drain your battery regularly. If you use a smartphone with a removable battery, you can take it out and insert it on a similar phone to see if it drains as quickly as it does on your phone. If it doesn’t, you’re most certainly being hacked.

Phone Shows Activity When Not in Use

If you’re not using your phone, it should be silent with the lights out. However, a phone that is being spied on will exhibit strange behaviors, including alerts, turning on and off without touching it. These strange behaviors usually happen because someone has remote access somewhere, and they’re monitoring your phone habits.

Increased Data Usage

Spy apps need a data connection to send information from your phone to a third-party device. The information could include media files like videos and pictures. Hence, it will need to use your internet connection to send. If you notice a strange increase in data usage, you’re most likely being spied on. Go to your phone settings and check data usage to see how your data is being used.

How to Find Hidden Spy Apps on Android and iOS?

How can you protect your phone from spyware? First, you’d have to know how to find hidden spy apps on your phone. If you can easily find them, you’d be able to protect your smartphone a lot better. Here’s how to catch someone spying on your phone: 

Android

Most Android phones come with old hardware that allows access to malicious malware. They are also easier to root compared to iPhones. When rooted, someone can gain full access to your phone via spy apps without your knowledge. So, how do you catch them? You can fish out Android spy apps using an anti-malware tool. It scans your Android smartphone and removes spy apps and other malicious malware.

If this method doesn’t work, you can always try a full factory reset. This method will delete every app on your phone, including the ones you need. Therefore, it’s seen as a last resort. If you wish to know how to prevent spyware on Android, the best advice is to keep your phone to yourself. People can only install spyware on your phone if they have physical access to it. Keeping your phone away from people will help protect your phone from spyware. 

iPhone

iPhones are usually more difficult to spy on. Their security system is more robust, and performing a jailbreak will be difficult. Yet, it’s not impossible. Check your iPhone for the Cydia app. This app promotes iPhone customization. If you find it, chances are someone has performed a jailbreak on your iPhone and a spy app is in there somewhere. If you’re looking for how to block spyware on the iPhone, you might be disappointed.

The only way to reverse a spyware attack is to perform a factory reset to remove the spy app and jailbreak.

What Are Smartphone Surveillance Apps?

Smartphone surveillance apps are software that helps you keep tabs on people’s phone habits remotely. With a spy app installed on someone’s phone, you can view their text messages, monitor their calls, and spy on their social media apps, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You will also be able to monitor their location through a GPS location feature.

 

Is it illegal to spy on someone? Technically, it is. But some of these apps are parental software that parents use to monitor their kids. So even though spying on someone is illegal, spy apps are not. Currently, there are several spy apps on the market. If you wish to know more, read about the top Android spy software.

Conclusion

Can someone hack your iPhone? Absolutely. Whether you’re using an iPhone or Android device, you can be hacked. But how can you protect your phone from spying? The only way is to block spy apps on your phone.

Tech Review – Tech21 evocheck case for iPhone 13 Pro

Tech 21 are a case manufacturer well know to the average consumer and have been a regular here on site too and today we checkout the evocheck case for the iPhone 13 Pro. These cases have always been one of my favourites for my phones and we check out one case today that has been sent over. Check the video below for a full review of the latest case on offer for the iPhne 13 Pro.

Get ready for the drop with a smokey black Evo Check Tech21’s most innovative iPhone 13 Pro case. Made with our patented impact material FlexShock™, this case keeps your device fully protected from multiple drops and comes with extra buttons to mix up the colours. Built-in antimicrobial protection? We’ve also got that covered.

Features.

  • FlexShock™ multi-drop protection: 16ft (4.9m)
  • Advanced antimicrobial technology
  • Enhanced camera protection
  • Interchangeable buttons

BUY HERE

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Are The Money Management Technologies The Future Of Fintech?

Budgeting and money management have never been more important than in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. However, there are many who believe that fintech and other related technologies have nothing to do with managing your money, and they could not be more mistaken.

Fintech has made it possible for consumers to better manage their finances by giving them more control over how their money is spent. Managing your money used to be as simple as having a good connection with your local bank and talking to a financial advisor who put your money in stocks, mutual funds, and bonds. While conventional techniques of money management are still useful, technology now provides many more possibilities for you to take control of your finances and become debt-free.

Apps and software applications seem to exist for just about everything these days, including keeping track of your finances. Fintech’s future may lie in money management tools, which may help you better manage your finances with the aid of technology.

How Fintech Helps People To Manage Their Budget

A wide range of applications is available to help you create a budget based on the money you earn and spend each month. Additionally, some applications can classify and monitor transactions, allowing you to know precisely how much money you spend each month in different categories. Do you ever forget to make a payment on a certain bill? Is it important for you to know how much money you have in each of your accounts on a frequent basis? You can look for apps like Pam and Mamm and find which one of these –  Pam vs Mamm allows you to set up better custom reminders, such as an alarm to remind you to pay your bills or service to make payments you would otherwise miss. In addition to direct deposit, did you know that the mobile app also allows for the sending of payments, requesting refunds, and viewing of transaction history? Additionally, you may discover applications with calculators to assist you in making investing choices, calculating your net worth, estimating your insurance requirements, and more.

To assist you save money, several applications do searches for the greatest local bargains and estimate the cost of traveling from point A to point B. Search for an application that will help you save money if you want to reduce your expenditure. The cost of food at one shop against another may be compared using apps, and you can use them to get the best gas deals in your region. The additional money you save as a result of being a smart shopper may then be used towards a long-term objective, such as retirement.

You may be able to locate other money-related applications if you look around. You should be aware of the possibility of being hacked despite the fact that many applications and services offer protection.

Please use caution when disclosing personal information such as your bank account number, earnings history, purchase history, or credit card number.

Following a budget is an excellent method to keep track of your spending, no matter who you are. It’s critical for seniors on a limited income, but anybody may benefit from tracking their monthly spending and learning how to be more frugal with their money. Making a budget may help you save more money, save you from falling into debt, and allow you to do things like go on vacation that you would not have been able to do.

Future Of Fintech

Technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and cloud computing are changing the way customers engage with the businesses they buy from and the way they manage their money. Despite the fact that established participants in the financial services sector may see FinTech as a disruptor, individuals that embrace technological innovation are reshaping the business from the outside in and prospering where traditional firms failed. To make money management simpler and more effective, FinTech businesses are currently driving the market by developing an array of innovative financial products and services.

It’s now easier and less expensive to get money from a bank since obtaining money via loans and mortgages has become less opaque and more accessible thanks to new methods like crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending. New, non-traditional ways of distributing money have enabled investors to prosper while offering individuals who may not qualify for a conventional loan the money they need via resources access to the money they need.

Financial markets, which were originally developed in a pre-digital era, are undergoing significant upheaval and innovation. Algorithmic or automated trading is now possible on stock markets thanks to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. In order to anticipate probable future occurrences, prediction markets use aggregate data from connections and network intelligence. Individuals now have access to trading tools that were previously exclusively accessible to institutional investors.

As a result of FinTech, financial service providers are able to expand into new markets, while customers in underserved regions now have access to services that were previously out of reach thanks to mobile devices. For FinTech firms, reaching underserved customers in Asia and the Southern Hemisphere opens up hitherto untapped market opportunities.

Wisetek launches new e-commerce business for refurbished IT equipment

Wisetek, a global leader in advanced IT asset disposition, data destruction, technology reuse and manufacturing services, has launched a new e-commerce business, Wisetek Store. The Wisetek Store website will enable consumers to shop online for high quality refurbished IT equipment and new accessories including laptops, phones, tablets, keyboards, and range of other hardware options.

The Wisetek Store site was launched to give consumers a channel to buy high quality refurbished equipment from a recognised vendor specialising in technology reuse, without having to pay premium prices for brand new items.

Every item listed on Wisetek Store undergoes a rigorous assessment process to determine its suitability, during which the hardware is thoroughly tested. Any existing data on the device is wiped, and the equipment is refurbished as necessary before it is certified to be listed and sold on the site.

To mark the new e-commerce business, Wisetek has teamed up with treesontheland.com to plant one tree for every order that is placed on Wisetek Store.

Sean Sheehan, CEO of Wisetek said “The launch of the Wisetek Store is an exciting development for Wisetek. This new brand will be focused on the sale of IT equipment to consumers. Wisetek has traditionally focused on the business-to-business market, and this new venture is an indication of the rapid pace we have experienced in the growth of the company. We are continually exploring new ideas and markets while maintaining the high quality of service our customers are used to.”

The new site also serves as a further demonstration of Wisetek’s core value of sustainability, as it promotes the use of refurbished items, an environmentally friendly alternative to manufacturing new equipment.

Wisetek has grown exponentially since it was established in Cork by Sean Sheehan in 2007, and has expanded its international footprint to include facilities throughout Ireland, the UK, the USA, the Middle East and Thailand.

Wisetek Store can be accessed at www.wisetekstore.com

Tech Review – Poetic case line up for the iPhone 13 Pro

Poetic cases recently sent us some cases to check out for the Google PIxel 5 and there is more to come for some other devices we have here with us. The iPhone 13 pro is the phone that many are talking about today and we have their range of cases here to check out for this expensive phone. There is a wide variety of cases from the company available to pick from.

The company value their customers and we have been using their cases some years now and the iPhone 13 Pro range of cases is excellent and are cases that will stand out and offer you a bit more than some case manufacturers and you will see what i mean in our video review below..

Poetics core values

SELF EXPRESSION

Self-expression is a display of individuality whether it’s through words, clothing, hairstyle, or art forms such as writing and drawing. Being self-expressed means that people will see your spirit and true character; they will see the totality of who you are. And sharing of one’s “self” fully is the ultimate in generosity and is vital for peace, happiness and fulfillment.

AUTHENTIC

By being “ Who we are ” as a brand we give a sense of trust and fulfillment to our consumers. Our consumers also get to know us on an intimate level and this creates loyalty. We hope to attract like minded individuals to join us to create a flow of openness and honesty. We are upfront about our failures and success.!!

QUALITY

Quality in life and in our daily tasks is something that we are extremely passionate about. To pursue this value we are committed and unwavering in our pursuit for great experiences, products and content.

DIVERSITY

By understanding various views, values and cultures around the globe, we are truly global. Just like the founders of the company, we aim to be respectful of all perspectives and points of view to truly innovate and coexist.

See the entire range HERE 

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