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Google+ Is Shutting down by August 2019
Due to the security breach that exposed half a million Google users private data, Google Plus is closing down. Google+ launched in 2011 and promised to be decent competition for rivals Facebook and Twitter. In 2015 it started to wind down most of the consumer functions, citing its failure to catch on backed by their reports that most users only stayed on for 5 seconds or less. I love Google+ and so do many of it's other users! We definitely stay on for more than 5 seconds at a time. One thing is the lack of engagement. You can like and share without feeling so much pressure to comment. It has become a favorite for photographers, who have communities and collections of food, historical sites, people, animals, bugs, fish, the Ocean, or whatever else floats your boat! It's so calming to click on my feed there and see all the pics of nature and animal shares posted in the collections and communities I follow. Someone who speaks a different language can post a comment. Then I can click a button to translate, and even respond back that I agree, the cat refusing to let that pizza slice go IS super cute! Not like I have, but I could if I wanted to. So, because a few private user accounts, that supposedly weren't even used, had been laced with a security breach bug, and Google Vice President Ben Smith says there is a 'low usage' of the social network, it's time for us to say 'Good-Bye Google Plus'?
By Lady Sunday7 years ago in 01
11 Weird and Wonderful New Merriam-Webster Entries from Tech
You don't have to be working in IT to encounter tech jargon. Technology is known for coming up with new (and sometimes funny sounding) words and popularizing them in a blink of an eye. Old terms quickly become outdated, replaced by new ones, and newer ones. Take the word hashtag as an example; it got into the Oxford dictionary in 2010 and the Scrabble dictionary in 2014.
By Lovelli Fuad7 years ago in 01
The Necessity of Data Privacy and How to Protect Data
The recent emphasis on data and analytics might make it seem like data a relatively new thing; however, data has driven human decisions since the dawn of time. Ever since we have been able to think and plan, we have been using data to inform our decisions. The difference between then and now is the methods that we used to gather data and our ability to process it. For most of human history, we gathered data through our five senses. We made decisions based on what we saw, smelled, tasted, heard, and felt. Our brain was our only processing tool, and we relied upon past experiences to inform us of what might happen in the future.
By Zixin Nie7 years ago in 01
The Problem with Cash Apps
Cash apps, whether you have used them or not, seem like they are popping up everywhere. Just from the name alone, you can get the general gist of what they are. Cash apps usually promise users cash back for taking surveys, downloading other apps, or just completing different tasks. These apps promise the user a very quick and easy way if getting cash. Boy is that a lie.
By Delaney Stidham7 years ago in 01
What Does the Future Hold for Digital Marketing in 2019 and Beyond?
The trajectory of marketing, as with the majority of industries, is intimately tied with new developments within the technological sphere. We have moved from radio and billboard promotion to social media advertising and product placement in films. With new advertising techniques constantly in development, it's an exciting time to be in marketing.
By Jeff Nevil7 years ago in 01
What You Should Know About Flash Drives
Nowadays, we have a variety of flash drives on the market, but which flash drives are more reliable and better? You should decide based on some indicators that affect the durability and functionality of the USB flash drive.
By elen kay7 years ago in 01
Struggles Every Programmer Knows. Top Story - October 2018.
If you've spent any amount of time trying to learn to code, you've likely already experienced some of the struggles every programmer knows. It doesn't take long to figure out the biggest headaches in the world of computer programming and software development. High school programming students know just as well as professional coders because the problems never seem to go away, no matter how experienced you are. While I don't have the solutions for these issues, sometimes venting is enough to help you power through your struggles.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in 01
Why You Should Learn PHP
If you're reading this, you probably rely on the internet to get answers to many of your questions. The internet is like an ever-expanding treasure chest for information and many of the websites that we rely upon for this information use a scripting language called PHP to give us a faster and more dynamic experience.
By Bill Shaffir7 years ago in 01
10 Apple Watch Accessories You Didn't Know You Needed
Approximately 23 Apple watches are sold every minute. This means that if there's an accessory you need or want for this device, chances are someone's thought of it. While there are a wide array of Apple watch bands out there to accessorize your look, the realm of Apple watch accessories goes far beyond that. Whether you want to keep your Apple watch charged, protect your watch, or keep a nice stand or docking station that both your Apple watch and iPhone can use simultaneously, they make accessories for both the 38mm and 42mm Apple watch versions.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in 01
12 Best Gadgets for Cleaning Your Home
I'll be the first to admit it, I'm kind of OCD about a clean room. There are plenty of you who know exactly what I'm saying when I tell you that I find something so satisfying about everything being clean—I can't even stand to see coffee stains at the counter at work. Sure, every once in awhile I'll leave my pajamas splayed out on my easy chair, but more often than not, dirty clothes are in the hamper, dresser doors are closed, and even the tiniest strand of fabric is in the bin. Hell, you'd think I never sit at my desk just because everything is exactly where it should be at all times, absolutely no exceptions.
By Ryan Whitaker7 years ago in 01
Language Learning Apps
After trying out quite a few language learning apps, I’ve settled on my favourite four. I’d like to share with you the benefits and drawbacks of each and how they can be of use to you as a learner and a teacher.
By Alicia Brunskill7 years ago in 01
How to Choose a Power Bank?
Remember what features of your future smartphone you paid attention to before buying it: type of operating system, screen resolution, camera. A whole list and not the last place of which was occupied by the capacity of the battery—in other words, how quickly your smartphone “will turn into a pumpkin,” at midnight or after six to seven hours of work. Yes, modern touchscreen phones are not the same as before. They work for a much longer time, but the struggle for battery life continues.
By alex ange7 years ago in 01