Picture this: you check your house’s status on your smartphone and discover that your front door was left open. You lock the door remotely, then
Author: John Terra
Born in the Boston area in 1959, I started writing in 1985. I live in Nashua NH with my wife and three cats. We have four kids in our blended family. I am an utter geek who's into gaming, horror, SF/fantasy, the Red Sox, trains, running, history, and a bunch of other things.
The Bank Check Selfie
Recently, when my oldest son and I were out at an event, he took out a paycheck from some freelance blogging he had started doing
Walking the Data Privacy and Security Tightrope
In order to succeed at their jobs, employees need to have all of the right data within easy reach. This is not an unrealistic expectation;
How Technology Has Shaped The Virtual Workforce
Once upon a time, working from home was this aggravating exercise in jumping through hoops in order to get access to the necessary applications and
Big Data and the Bare Metal Cloud
By this time, most people out there are familiar with the concept of Big Data; that catch-all term for massive amounts of information extracted from
Has Big Data Jumped The Shark?
It seemed that, for the last few years, you couldn’t get away from the talk about Big Data. To be fair, the hype was warranted
5 Great Books To Make You A Better Blogger
Look around the Internet and you’ll see that blogs are everywhere. Kids have blogs, adults have blogs, pets have blogs, companies, charities, causes, small businesses;
How To Prepare For Disaster Recovery
What do the following things have in common: auto insurance, a lifeboat, comprehensive health care, a fire extinguisher, a disaster recovery strategy, and a tactical
How To Create An App Without Coding
Regardless of the amazing number of apps out there, there’s always room for more. After all, there are so many wants and needs out there,
7 Mobile Gadgets for Summertime Fun
Eddie Cochran once sang “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues”. Clearly, Mister Cochran was born in the wrong decade, as there are ton
Mobile Accessories To Keep You Out Of The Office
The whole point of “mobile” is that you should be able to do your job without being tied down to a desk or stuck in
Why Businesses Need Dedicated Internet Access
It seems that every time you turn around, there’s some new innovation that relies on the Internet. While this is usually a good thing, it
Taking Voicemail To The Next Level
Once upon a time, back when people had to manipulate a rotating plastic dial in order to dial a phone number, and the outside world
Attracting Key Employees With The Right Benefits
In the area of employee compensation, it’s a given that money is a good thing. Everyone likes money. But believe it or not, there are
How This Simple App Solves A Real-World Problem
So, is everyone sick of the cliche “There’s an app for that!” yet? As we all know, phrases become cliches because they’re often quoted, and