Thinking of upgrading your webcam? If you rely on working from home, you may need something better than what came built into your computer. You don’t want to be “that guy” in the Zoom meeting, foggy and unfocused and your screen keeps freezing. These are the sort of...
Ooften starts with the ominous sound of fans spinning, and the normally silent machine that holds your precious files, photos, bookmarks, and connection to the world suddenly seems to be struggling to exist. Curious, you finally pick it up and realize it’s quite warm,...
Wait, what? That’s right, QR codes are more than a convenient way to pull up a URL, they actually are able to transmit personal data like a phone number or email address, along with how often the user might be scanning the code in question. We thought it’d be...
The internet has evolved quickly over the past few decades, and we’ve all created accounts to try new things at various points over the years. Yet most of us don’t necessarily bother to delete our old, unused accounts. I mean, it’s often because we simply got bored or...
When you offer the best service options, you don’t need to trap your customers with a contract that requires a law degree to figure out how to get out of. You respect their freedom to choose. No contracts are needed with Softcom; we don’t see it as necessary because...
It’s the struggle that repeats generation after generation. Parents set the rules, only for kids to accept the challenge and find a way to work around them. Perhaps this is the dynamic that drives evolution and technological advancement - which is exactly what can...
We’re here with some health habits that don’t require counting calories (go ahead, have that Danish!). When it comes to the technology in your life, establishing healthy habits will help you save time and consciously choose how much technology you use throughout your...
Your Wi-Fi router is the invisible glue that holds your smart home together. Wi-Fi routers have come a long way in the past few years or so, but not many people really know what a Wi-Fi router is or why the router you choose matters. We thought we’d put together a...
You may have heard how the internet and social media can affect our mental health, but the connotation is usually negative. While making sure we stay conscious of where our attention goes and what we consume is a good idea, we can also utilize the many resources...
We easily take Wi-Fi access for granted these days. Until we’re no longer connected, that is. Part of being a good host when you have guests is making sure your guests can connect to your Wi-Fi and their digital lives remain uninterrupted. Or perhaps you got a sweet...
If you’re the one family members call with questions about setting up and using their smartphones and computers and smart TVs, we’ve put together some helpful tips to help your loved ones with their tech emergencies if you can’t pay them a visit (you couldn’t get...
Have you ever been on the phone with customer service and when they asked you for your Secure PIN, you totally blanked out? You’re not alone. While passwords take the main stage when it comes to accessing accounts and security, PINs are important too. These short and...
You can probably picture that image of a ghastly Mark Zuckerberg sweating bullets testifying in front of Congress in your mind’s eye, with all the pressure that’s been on the questionable behavior of internet giants like Facebook, Google, and the usual Silicon-Valley...
You know you need it, so you join the gym, start the diet… all those new year, new you resolutions that will protect your health and save you heartache down the line. But what about your digital health? Almost all of us have experienced that heart stopping moment when...
The hottest gifts this year are tech related, and you don’t have to be a tech person to be a cool mom (or dad or aunt or uncle or friend). That’s right, it’s holiday shopping time. And if there’s anything the pandemic years have taught us, it’s that technology is our...
Windows 11 officially launched in the first week of October, but you probably haven’t seen it pop up on your screen just yet. If you are a Windows user, this is a big rollout that will eventually affect you, but before you jump to upgrade, there are a few things you...
It’s unfortunate, yet inevitable, that as technology gets better, the criminals who use tech get better too. The best defense, as always, is knowledge and quick action. Recognizing online scams Cybercriminals main goal with any type of online scam is to try to trick...
As technology ages, so does its software. That means to keep your computer, phone, tablet and smart devices running smoothly, their manufacturers will issue software updates. These updates are sent out for a number of reasons, including security patches, fixing known...
With so many options out there, deciding on which service to stream has become confusing for many. Cutting the cord and moving to streaming once sounded pretty easy, but with so many services and options available, it can get confusing very quickly. Twelve dollars...
Smart homes are nothing new, but one spot where people often forget that technology can help is the garage. Smart garages can offer improved security, help you avoid accidents, and even find those little things that always get lost. We’ve rounded up a list of 4 ways...