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Nicole Leinbach Reyhle is the Founder and Publisher of Retail Minded, the Co-Founder of the Independent Retailer Conference and a regular Forbes contributor. The author of “Retail 101: The Guide to Managing and Marketing Your Retail Business” and Spokesperson for … Read More

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Time – there’s never enough of it and for freelancers and entrepreneurs who are in charge of their own schedule that may feel even truer. If time is money though then managing your time well is essential to finding financial … Read More

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(BPT) – Seniors are one of the five groups most at-risk for identity theft, according to a report from U.S. News & World Report. Because your cellphone or smartphone likely contains personal information about you that may include your name, home address, phone number and financial account information, a lost, stolen or hacked phone can be a treasure trove for criminals.

Consumer Cellular, which specializes in no-contract cellphone service and phones primarily for people 50 and older, offers some advice for securing your cellphone:

* Always use strong passwords. You may be tempted to use one password for all your accounts because it’s easier to remember one rather than multiple. However, if your login information is compromised, a single password makes it easier for crooks to gain access to all your accounts. Use numbers, symbols and capital letters in place of lowercase letters to strengthen your passwords. If you’re not sure how to create a strong password, Microsoft offers a helpful free online guide. If you’re having trouble remembering passwords, try downloading an app that securely manages all your passwords.

* Use your phone’s built-in security features, such as a lock screen, password protection and data encryption. Many smartphones give you a variety of ways to secure your phone, such as using your fingerprint, entering a PIN or swiping a pattern on the lock screen. A lock and/or encryption ensures that if your phone is lost or stolen, whoever has it won’t be able to easily access data stored on the phone.

* Back-up your phone’s data, especially if you use it to capture photos and videos. If your phone gets damaged, lost or stolen, you can easily restore the data onto another eligible device. In addition, backing-up data can help your phone run more efficiently. Storing data on the device takes up a lot of memory and can slow it down.

* Be cautious about what apps you download to your phone. Carefully review the terms and conditions and privacy disclosures of any app you’re considering — before you download it. Some apps may collect data about you and share it with the app developer or others.

* Don’t forget to add your cellphone number to the National Do Not Call Registry (www.donotcall.gov) so that you don’t receive unwanted solicitation calls. Consider blocking your phone number to further protect your privacy; some businesses you call may collect, store and share your phone number and information unless you block it.

* Accidents happen, and smartphones can be costly to repair or replace. An inexpensive way to protect your phone against drops or spills is using a case. It’s also a great way to personalize the appearance of your device. Another option is to purchase a protection plan or warranty for your phone through the manufacturer or your wireless provider.

 

Juan, Tonitogames on Fiverr, is a mobile game developer from Mexico. He started developing apps about two years ago, launched his first game in April of 2014, and now has a couple of apps on the App Store and Google … Read More

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Yoav Vilner is Co-Founder at Ranky and a regular blogger whose articles have been published on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, VentureBeat and TheNextWeb.

Your business is your baby. You pour your heart, soul, and the contents of your bank account into … Read More

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(BPT) – Several years ago, computer chip company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) saw that consumers’ needs for technology were changing. As people relied more heavily on their computers for work and entertainment purposes, AMD realized its technology needed to respond to the evolving way that people interact with computers in our world. The thought was: why should a computer be powered by two processors – two brains, if you will – a Central Processing Unit (CPU) and a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) when it could instead be powered by one processor – one brain – that does it all? Five years ago, AMD’s idea became a reality with the birth of the Accelerated Processing Unit (APU,) that combined a CPU and a GPU on a single chip.

You might be thinking, why does this matter and how does it affect me? Well, combining the CPU and GPU on a single processor produces a faster transfer rate between the two, allowing them to better share tasks. It’s like having two chefs in the same kitchen rather than two separate kitchens — they can better communicate together to complete the meal, each one complementing the other’s specialized skillset. This analogy applies to the processor: tasks can be routed and completed more quickly.

In today’s world, the APU type of design is so commonplace that essentially everyone’s computer is powered by one. Not only do APUs power the computers we use every day, they power game consoles in our living rooms, such as the Microsoft Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4, and the computers that run virtually every advanced machine in modern society — from airplanes and medical imaging equipment to home security systems, server rooms, digital signage and electronic casino games.

That hasn’t always been the case. AMD anticipated the need to harmonize CPU and GPU technologies more than a decade ago and started working on the path to integrate them. Today’s AMD APUs allow you to stream entertainment, edit photos, complete work tasks and more, all while helping save energy as the APU smartly routes certain tasks to the CPU and certain tasks to the GPU.

One of the major improvements to the APU over the past 5 years has been increasing graphics performance. Today, high-resolution graphics are at the heart of almost every aspect of the computing experience. Think about the frustrating feeling of waiting for a video to buffer or a game to load or how when you scroll through your Facebook feed, videos start playing automatically. Video content is a huge part of modern entertainment, and the powerful graphics capabilities of the APU support it. Without powerful graphics technology, computers would seem sluggish and inadequate, even for everyday use.

The more we rely on electronics to power our lives, the more important it is to conserve energy, which is another improvement the APU makes possible. AMD announced a 25×20 Energy Efficiency Initiative in 2014 to accelerate the energy efficiency of the company’s APUs 25x by the year 2020. If AMD reaches the 25×20 goal, then by 2020, it’s feasible to say that computers powered by AMD APUs will be able to accomplish computing tasks in one-fifth the time of today’s computers, while consuming less than one-fifth the power on average. Imagine the serious time and energy savings!

While the history of the APU has primarily related to graphics, it may be said that the future of the APU lies in computing advancements. AMD foresaw this and worked to enable software developers to use the strengths of each processor component to tackle complex tasks and work at a faster pace. This benefits individual users and companies of all natures that are able to work more quickly to solve problems, advance in research, and provide a greater understanding of our world.

It’s important to understand the last five years as we look ahead to the next five. What lies ahead? If the past five years are an indicator, we can look forward to a promising future for computer technology and the potential capabilities the APU may bring to consumers.

The internet can be an amazing source of opportunity, but nothing can compare to showing off your wares in person, face-to-face, to actual people. Whether you are just getting started and crafting from your home, or whether you’ve already got … Read More

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Happy International Women’s Day! Well, we may be a few days late, but luckily we have the whole month of March to honor and celebrate women’s contributions to the world and especially to entrepreneurship.

For men and women alike, … Read More

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(BPT) – In the world of college sports, your school’s official team colors play a powerful role in every aspect of the game. From team jerseys and mascots to lucky game day gear, team colors bring fans together and act as a beacon of pride, spirit and unity.

Make your road to the Final Four a slam dunk this season by harnessing the power of color to do game day right. Here are five tips to help you score the ultimate game day experience with flying colors, from picking your brackets to choosing the best game day decorations, along with some color commentary from ESPN’s College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas.

1. Choose your dream team with color stats

You may never achieve the perfect bracket in college basketball, but you can get close. One new way to increase your odds is to look out for team colors! Team stats just released by Elias Sports Bureau and NCAA Partner LG Electronics show that teams wearing blue and red jerseys have made it to, and won, the most championship games over the last 30 years. And if you’re curious about what color teams have scored the most points during the Final Four, or which had the best defense, check out the whole list of team uniform color stats for a home court advantage when selecting your bracket this year.

2. Watch colors come to life

March Madness is the perfect time to step up to your dream TV, so do game day right by watching on a screen that makes you feel like you’re courtside. “LG’s OLED TVs are stunning,” says Bilas. “They delivers perfect blacks and over 1 billion colors that make everything you watch appear truly lifelike.”

“I always used to enjoy watching the game from the arena, but TVs like this one make watching it from home an unbeatable experience,” Bilas says. “When friends come over, everyone ends up with the best seat in the house thanks to the screen’s wide viewing angles, ensuring no one misses that buzzer-beating shot.”

3. Dish out some color

Almost as important as the game itself is the food you serve when hosting your March Madness viewing party. Nothing goes together like good food, drinks and sports. To make your food truly unforgettable, in a good way, cook up dishes that represent a wide array of colors with vegetable platters, nachos and dips. And have some fun by choosing colors that represent your team. “While I love guacamole, I always have to represent my alma mater by pairing it with blue corn chips,” Bilas says.

4. Protect those team colors

There’s nothing that puts a damper on team spirit like wearing a jersey with faded colors or food stains left over from your last tailgate. “When it comes to messy game day foods, you need the best offense to keep your team colors looking their best,” Bilas says. “Washers like LG’s TWIN Wash can run two loads at the same time, thanks to its SideKick pedestal washer, so you can always be confident your team colors won’t get tainted with that infamous red sock.” The dual wash ability is also key for families with dividing team loyalties in the household, ensuring “rivals” never have to share a load or risk competing colors bleeding into each other!

5. Dress the house in color

Even the manliest guy can boost game day fun with sports memorabilia and colorful decorations. Instead of wearing that signed jersey you’re so proud of, why not hang it on the wall in the TV room? Framing old ticket stubs and championship game programs keep the memories alive and create a fun atmosphere in which to celebrate. Bring some color into the space by hanging team pennants from competing teams and asking your guests to dress in their favorite team jerseys.

In celebrating March Madness this year, incorporate these fun color tips into your game day routine and you’ll be a winner all the way to the Final Four.

When you run a small business, you’ll quickly discover you’re the boss, the assistant, the janitor, and the accountant.

With so many tasks and only 24 hours in a day for one person to manage their whole business, it’s … Read More

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