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It seems like as soon as you buy a new piece of technology, a faster and better version comes out. Technologies that were cutting edge last week are old news this week. However, it might surprise you to know that the root of these technologies have stayed the same for 50 years.If we live in a world of ever changing technology, what makes these core technologies remain unchanged? Was the initial design so strong that it didn’t need much improvement? Here are a few technologies that have retained...

We are all familiar with finding annoying spam messages in our e-mail inbox, labeled by subject lines promising cheap Rolex watches or urgent cries for help from friends mysteriously trapped in Europe. But what do you do when the tables are turned and it’s your friends who are getting spam messages from your personal e-mail account? When this happens, it means your e-mail has been hacked. If you ever find yourself the victim of a spamming crime, remember to follow these 3 steps in order to regain...

Setting goals keeps us motivated. As we strive to reach these goals, the challenges that we overcome inspire us to keep going, and set our future goals even higher. With every step taken we move towards the future that we have planned and the lives that we want. We all know this truth about life, but do we apply this to our jobs? Roughly 30% of our lives are spent at work. Many of us use that time to complete repetitive tasks. We monitor our inbox, file paperwork, return phone calls, and wait for the workday...

What makes a good app? In short, it’s all about value. Apps like the Urban Spoon are useful because they offer excellent service in a market that has high demand, while apps like Angry Birds are successful because they are intuitive and just really fun. However, there are several constants across the board that all good apps have in common. Whether it’s your favorite capacitive touch game or a helpful restaurant guide, here are a few of the things all great apps have in common. Stability...

Most people remember fondly the black screen with the blinking green cursor waiting patiently for us to input a command in order to launch an application. It was the Disk Operating System that we loving know as DOS. The 30-year anniversary of DOS was last week. In honor of this I decided to reflect on the history and development of DOS, arguably the most crucial operating system in the history of computers.In 1981 IBM released the PC and the following options for operating systems (OS). IBM Personal...

Staying cool in the summer is sometimes more difficult than it sounds. We all have our own means of beating the heat, be it swimming, eating ice cream, or lounging in a good old-fashioned air-conditioned room. However, there will always be more unique techniques to stay cool, thanks to gadget technology. If you’re looking to last out the summer in comfort, one of these quirky devices just might do the trick. The Bedfan This first gadget promises to keep you cool at night, even if you like to sleep...

So you've decided you're ready to dive into the world of social media with some serious sales or marketing campaigns.  While we aren't marketing gurus here at ITworks, we can at least give you some things to consider when running your social media campaigns. You need to post strategically.  If you own a laser tag facility, keep in mind that your clientele will be teens and parents that may check during the day, but peak internet usage is right after school, work, and dinner times.  These...

Millions of people watched as the space shuttle Atlantis completed its final voyage last week. This moment concluded the American space shuttle program but the program leaves a legacy behind that will not soon die out. Countless technologies that enhance our way of life owe their invention to the space program. We see it in our homes, hospitals, cars, as well as on vacation. Most people think of rockets, spacesuits, and Dippin Dots, the ice cream of the future, when they think of space shuttle technology....

What do you think of when you imagine a business card? In general, you most likely think of a small stock-paper rectangle that has essential contact information printed on it and, probably, a logo. While this standard method has traditionally been an effective way to exchange business information, it's not entirely memorable. Thinking outside the box when formatting business cards is a great way to increase your networking efforts. If you'd like to make your business cards more creative, here are a few tips...

As technology expands, the definition of team is evolving. It is now common to see people from different time zones and different countries collaborating as a team. More and more companies are implementing the organizational strategy of virtual teams, also known as geographically dispersed teams (GDT). You have probably heard the term but are not sure if it fits your business model. A typical business misconception is that output is a result of being in close proximity to a manager or team. Businesses...