Arizona Facial Recognition: Is This Even Legal?
I struggled with what I'm going to write today. Then somebody showed me an article that made me sick. The State of Arizona is using drivers' licences and state IDs as tools of facial recognition. So let's look at Arizona facial recognition: Is this even legal? Here's...
Twitter Reveals 2017 Social and Political Turmoil
Needless to say, 2017 is not a boring year, especially in social media. We in computer repair see and try to cover it all. Twitter covered it all. In fact, Twitter reveals 2017 reveals social and political turmoil. So you can't talk about Twitter these days without...
You Tube Increases Moderation
I love You Tube. In our computer service shop, sometimes that's all I watch. But lately, many complain of inappropriate videos they put up at You Tube, especially when it comes to children. So You Tube is doing something about it. You Tube increases moderation. So...
Facebook Messenger For Pre-Teens
Many of you, especially parents and guardians, know Facebook has a T rating. So that means Facebook is for teens and adults only. However, a special app opens Facebook for kids of all ages (well, those 6-12). It's Facebook Messenger for pre-teens. This Facebook...
Civil Rights Group Exposes Government Surveillance
They say a lot about Black Lives Matter, the group that campaigns against police brutality. However, some government officials call them dangerous. Also, some others go out of their way to spy on them. So let's see if this civil rights group exposes government...
Elon Musk Sends Tesla Car to Mars
Space X CEO and IT support guru Elon Musk wants Mars so bad. He also wants us to go there, too (well, the most elite of us, at least). His Falcon Heavy rocket plans to launch as early as this month. It'll also have his car on it. Elon Musk Sends Tesla car to Mars....
Google vs Lock Screen Ads
Google is cracking down on certain ads because they may put you at risk. This also follows years of complaints, especially by Android owners. It's Google vs Lock Screen ads. They're going after shady ads that appear on your lock screen. This is according to Android...
The State of European Tech: It’s Actually Pretty Good
Yesterday, I talked about a West African tech firm making it big. So now, it's Europe's turn. There's an IT support venture firm they call Atomico. They offered the state of European tech: It's actually pretty good. So according to Atomico, 2017 is a banner year....
Could West African Tech Get It’s Big Break?
When we think of computer technology and IT support, what countries do we think of? Probably the US, China, Korea, and a handful of others? But what about West Africa? Could West African tech get it's big break? In Nigeria, there is a tech firm they call Interswitch....
IT Service Leaders Celebrate Giving Tuesday
We had Black Friday, then Small Business Saturday, then Cyber Monday. But today it probably the most important of them all: Giving Tuesday. It's an online movement urging people to give to their favorite charities/non-profits. And tech leaders play a part. Let's see...