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The “Internet of Stranger Things” Wall, Part 1 – Introduction and Remote Wiring Overview I am a child of the 80s. Raiders of the Lost Ark was the first movie I saw by myself in the movie theater. The original Star Wars trilogy was an obsession. And WarGames is one thing that inspired me more than anything else to become a programmer. But it was movies like The Goonies that I would watch over and over again because they spoke to me in a language that reflected what it was like to be a kid at that time. They took kids on a grand adventure, while still allowing them to be kids in a way that so few movies can pull off. So, of course when a friend pointed out the Netflix series Stranger Things, I dove right in, and [ more… ]

Small businesses increase sales and make better connections with new technology solutions Since the global financial crisis of 2008, many countries have struggled to return to strong economic growth. Nonetheless, small and midsize businesses (SMB) continue to be an engine for economic growth.  According to the International Organization for Standardization, SMBs are responsible for 50% of worldwide economic output. Business owners are all over the map when it comes to their needs and level of understanding, so Microsoft’s vision is to create technology that allows you, the small business owner, to do more. We have worked with partners like Toshiba to create devices that run all the required apps, like Office and QuickBooks, so you can focus on running your business. Like so many small-business owners, chiropractor David Kirdahy’s most precious commodity is time. For more than 30 years, Kirdahy [ more… ]

Windows 10 Tip: How to set up Windows Hello on your PC Did you know that with Windows Hello, you can sign into your Windows 10 devices* in less than two seconds**? Windows Hello uses biometric sensors to recognize your face or fingerprint instantly and unlocks your device without needing a password. To get started, check to see if your device works with Windows Hello: Go to Windows Settings (or simply type Windows key + I) > select Accounts > Sign-in options > Windows Hello If it doesn’t, you have a couple of options. Consider buying a new PC, fingerprint accessory or camera accessory so that you can use the facial unlock or biometric security capabilities of Windows Hello. Here’s how to set up Windows Hello: Open the Settings menu (or simply type Windows key + I). Go to Accounts [ more… ]