Today is Halloween and families everywhere are getting ready for trick-or-treating trips and parties. While Halloween is fun for people of all ages, coordinating plans can be stressful. Here are four mobile apps for a fun and safe Halloween: Nextdoor Nextdoor is a neighborhood social media app that allows residents to communicate with each other …
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Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 10/24-10/28 Used electronics resale company shuts down in light of federal lawsuit A used electronics resell company, Laptop and Desktop Repair LLC, has been raided and shut down after multiple complaints that lead to a federal lawsuit. Federal court records report the company’s …
A used electronics resell company, Laptop and Desktop Repair LLC, has been raided and shut down after multiple complaints that lead to a federal lawsuit. Federal court records report the company’s office, based in Sparks, NV, was raided by police and court-appointed receiver, Hays Financial Consulting, on September 29. Laptop and Desktop Repair ran multiple …
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Accessing unsecure networks in public places can lead to security vulnerabilities, or in the worst case scenario, an unauthorized source gaining access to a device. When protecting smartphones, tablets and laptops, users are discouraged from using public networks. While private networks are more secure, there are certain precautions the owners must take to ensure complete …
Craig Boswell, HOBI President, is contributing to the Smartphone and Apple Refurbisher Insights panel at the 2016 Electronics Reuse Conference in Houston, beginning at 9 a.m tomorrow morning. Smartphone shipments for 2016 are projected to exceed 207 million in the United States alone. As more devices are released to the market, the need for high-quality …
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After a device upgrade, users may look into the various resale or trade-in opportunities for older smartphones. Reselling a device that is no longer in use is one of the best ways to get maximum value, but if the owner does not take proper data erasure precautions, their personal information could be stolen. A basic …
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Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 10/17-10/21 New Macs anticipated at Apple’s October 27 event Apple confirmed yesterday a new device event on October 27. The new event, announced by a “hello again” graphic, is expected to showcase heavily anticipated Mac updates. How to ensure enterprise IT is prepared …
“Hello again” was a key theme in both the original Macintosh and the iMac’s debuts. Once Apple revealed the initial event invitation, speculation of new Macs gained even more traction. Two of the main rumors regarding the new Mac update include a “magic toolbar” second OLED display that would replace the function row on the …
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In light of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, enterprises everywhere are reviewing their IT practices and readiness for a data breach. A survey conducted by ISACA reported 83 percent of its respondents agreed cyberattack is a top-three threat for enterprises, but only 38 percent indicated their company is prepared to experience one. Top-notch data security can …
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month, a time for U.S. citizens to educate themselves on current cybersecurity issues. As citizens read about different types of common security threats, they may be encouraged to update their devices and respective security systems. Here are three common areas that are overlooked in cybersecurity preparation: Device passcodes One of …
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