What actually happened? From the middle of May to July 2017 user’s sensitive information was exposed in a data breach at Equifax.  Equifax is one of three major credit reporting agencies in the United States.  If you have ever had your credit checked, as you likely have, you could be one of 143 million Americans…

I can sense it – some of you read the title and have immediate doubts about social media’s impact on your B2B-focused company. So, I’ll jump right in: social media drives more traffic to your website than search engines do. That’s right! Each month, social media sends more leads to your website than Google, Bing,…

I was 13 years old when I first remember being aware of hurricanes.   It was 1980 and Hurricane Allen was all over the news.  It was a rare category 5 hurricane and I spent 2 weeks in July tracking it.  I watched every news cast I could on it and plotted its every movement and…

Last month I mentioned wanting to read a book a week in July and August and while it has only been a couple weeks I have been able to stick to that commitment to my personal education.  I will admit to hit a book a week takes some prioritization of my 168 weekly hours.  I…

As we wind down spring and head into summer many of us long for the beach, the mountains, or maybe the shade of a pool umbrella. During this time, it is ideal to spend a little time learning too.  I think those that aren’t learning are falling behind at any moment.  My plan is to…

I love to talk with my extended family and hope each time the phone rings from them all is well but when you hear that dreaded sentence after the initial pleasantries, “I need some computer help”; my stomach drops. Not because I don’t want to help, because my life is all about helping people use…

This isn’t the first time I have said that here or in real life.  I keep saying it one because it is true and second because I must continue to remind myself to embrace the opportunities that come with change.  Even when at first it looks like the change is all bad and there isn’t…

Super Mario Run was a massive hit when it released on the market for Apple iOS devices.  The app was downloaded 2.85 million times on launch day!  Many Android users have been waiting anxiously for an Android release to get their piece of the nostalgia pie.  Currently on the Google Play Store there is an…

Welcome to the beginning of 2017 and that time of year we look back and try to decide what to repeat from last year, what not to repeat and try to determine what to change and avoid.  But what makes those that are able to be successful different from those that seem to be in…