Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 12/26-12/30 Two personal tech resolutions to improve professional, personal and home life As the year comes to an end, people everywhere are making resolutions to improve their professional, personal and home lives. One type of resolution rarely considered, but also able to improve …
As the year comes to an end, people everywhere are making resolutions to improve their professional, personal and home lives. One type of resolution rarely considered, but also able to improve each of these facets of life, are tech resolutions. Here are two tech resolutions to practice in 2017: Ramp up data security Data security …
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A report from Flurry, a research firm, indicates Apple dominated holiday device activations. The firm reports Apple devices comprised 44 percent of all activations this holiday season, with Samsung following with 21 percent of device activations. Huawei, LG and Amazon followed in the third, fourth and fifth positions. Google did not make the list, although …
Smartphones, wearable tech, tablet and computers are some of the most common holiday gifts. After receiving new electronics, it’s easy to forget about older devices and store them in a drawer or box around the house. Two alternatives to keeping old devices are recycling and refurbishment through a certified IT asset management company. Working with …
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As 2016 reaches its end, the HOBI team wishes everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We hope everyone has a restful end to the holiday season, and 2017 brings many opportunities for growth. During 2016, HOBI grew our service offerings to include Mobility Managed Services (MMS) and refined our ITAD, data center, reverse …
A new report from Pew Research Center indicates as many as 1 in 8 Americans are online shoppers. The research center reports 79 percent of Americans have purchased something online, 51 percent have purchased something using a cellphone and 15 percent have purchased something using links through social media. When Pew conducted the same research …
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Research and Markets reports the ITAD market will exceed $20 billion within the next six years. The market is anticipated to reach $20.09 billion by 2022, if this prediction is correct, the market will grow at a CAGR of 9.8 percent. The firm indicates mobile device management will be the largest growing ITAD sector …
A new report from the NPD Group indicates unlocked devices comprise 12 percent of the U.S. smartphone market, and that number will continue growing within the next few years. The increase in unlocked phone purchases is a response to carriers eliminating subsidized plans and users wanting more carrier flexibility. Unlocked devices are an attractive option …
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Here is a recap of the HOBI blog for the week of 12/12-12/16 Apple releases Support app in the U.S Apple officially released its Support app in the U.S. this Wednesday. The app was previously available exclusively in the Netherlands. Ransomware distribution increased 300 percent between 2015 and 2016 According to U.S. government statistics, ransomware …
Apple officially released its Support app in the U.S. this Wednesday. The app was previously available exclusively in the Netherlands. The personalized app uses information from iCloud to provide information and services that correspond with which devices the user owns. Users are able to view support documents, troubleshooting conversations and schedule Apple store appointments and …