Computer & Electronics

Proforma Launches 600th Client E-Commerce Store
October 16, 2017 at 11:09 am

Proforma, Cleveland, has launched its 600th client e-commerce store on its ProStores platform, a proprietary online storefront system. ProStores was introduced in 2016 to provide B2B and B2C end-users with a streamlined, Amazon-like experience for online purchases. Proforma currently supports both mid-sized and Fortune 500 company stores. The Proforma ProStores range in value from $25,000…

iPhones Might Have Stylus Technology by 2019
October 13, 2017 at 2:13 pm

Apple seems to be doing its best to catch up to the rest of the smartphone world in terms of accessories. With the new iPhone 8 and upcoming iPhone X (pronounced "ten," mind you), we're seeing Apple finally join the wireless charging party. This is a huge deal for promotional products companies who create charging…

InkSoft Offers New Bulk Product Uploader
October 12, 2017 at 2:09 pm

InkSoft, Tempe, Ariz., added a feature that allows users to create multiple customizable and pre-decorated products for their online stores at one time in a few short steps. The newly released Bulk Product Upload feature does away with having to upload products one-by-one, helping to build a product selection faster. Users can download the Bulk…

Can I Print Checks in QuickBooks?
October 9, 2017 at 1:42 pm

Question: Can I print checks in QuickBooks? If so, do you have any tips for buying the checks? Answer: Yes, you can print checks in QuickBooks. When doing so, the transaction is recorded directly into your general ledger (into the account you designate). Also, when writing a check to pay a supplier purchase order, the…

Another Samsung Phone Explodes in Man's Pocket
October 9, 2017 at 1:02 pm

Samsung seems to have recovered from the PR nightmare caused by batteries in the Galaxy Note 7 overheating and catching fire. It was so bad that airlines forbade passengers from bringing them onto the plane, Samsung offered a recall and it brought into question the safety of the company's lithium ion batteries. Last week, a Samsung…

This Smartphone Accessory Discreetly Hides a Selfie Stick
October 6, 2017 at 11:54 am

The selfie stick has become wildly popular among tourists and travelers, but unfortunately, with its metal construction and ability to retract, it kind of resembles a weapon. Because of that, it’s been banned from places like sports stadiums and festivals. But, there’s no denying that they’re helpful when it comes to fitting groups of people…

Asphalt? Lithium-Ion Battery Discovery Could Lead to Faster and Safer Charging
October 5, 2017 at 2:45 pm

Lithium Ion batteries have become a crucial component in modern technology. Items like smartphones, chargers and toys use the batteries. But, given their volatility, they've received a hefty amount of criticism. Some scientists have developed new ways to make them safer. Now, in the case of a scientific team at Rice University, they're working on…

Google Considering Third-Party Smartphone Accessory Certification Similar to Apple
October 4, 2017 at 3:03 pm

Apple has put a lot of stock into its proprietary Lightning port. It's not only the primary charging port for its iPhone and iPad products, it's also the new headphone jack. Apple has chosen this proprietary piece of hardware over the arguably faster, and more universal, USB-C technology, and has made it difficult for third-party…

Pa$$words!
October 3, 2017 at 2:07 pm

For the last decade, we’ve been told to make obscure passwords to keep our data safe. NeverM1Nd!, the advice was bad. Researchers have now proven that a password such as “Tr0ub4dor&3” would take only three days to crack. If we used four-word phrases, such as “correct horse battery staple,” it would take 550 years to…

Smartphone Developers Working on Headphone Jack Add-On
September 29, 2017 at 1:11 pm

The new Essential Phone has been lauded by some as the next potential iPhone killer, meaning it would be the phone capable of dethroning Apple in the smartphone game. We’re not so sure…