Blog

We’re a bunch of geeks at heart and that means that we love to be creative. Browse some fun factoids, find out what we’re working on next and what’s happening in the world of whole home support by reading our blogs below.

  • The Birth of the Giant Brain

    On this day in 1943, a landmark computing project would be started in secret by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania. The project would come to be known as the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), the first completely electronic computer, able to successfully complete complex calculations at incredible speed.

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  • What Does It Mean to Go Paperle...

    Are you wondering how to go paperless, and what that might mean? Our iTOK Technology Advisors have some tips on going paperless to share!

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  • What Is Streaming?

    If you watch a video or listen to music online—whether it be on a smart phone, tablet, or computer—you're probably streaming the data.

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  • Email Basics

    There are many great email services out there: Yahoo, Gmail, Outlook, and AOL. Recently we’ve discussed the pros and cons of different webmail services, and we’ll continue to explore and explain the ins and outs of email. Today I’m going to walk you through a few email basics that can help you out, no matter […]

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  • Considering Tax Software

    With this year’s tax deadline looming, our mailboxes are getting flooded with tax forms. Thanks to a complicated tax code and tedious forms, the task of calculating and filing taxes is less than appealing, and a number of folks opt to hire a professional to help sort through the red tape. Sure, your Uncle Fred

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  • Friday Linkapalooza - 04/04/201...

    Microsoft Cortana, WhatsApp, and the Amazon TV box

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  • The Father of the Cell Phone

    On April 3, 1973, communications innovator and inventor Martin Cooper stood on Sixth Avenue and made the historic call.

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  • What Is a Blog, Really?

    The word “blog” is an abbreviated form of “web log,” or online journal. It's your own corner of the Internet to write what you like for the world to see.

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  • Hack-proof Password Tips

    If you're like me and use the same password for just about all your online accounts, then you'll want to take note of these hack-proof password tips.

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  • So Many Cables!

    We recently ran a post about Knowing Your Internet Equipment, and a reader asked a great question about cables. So today we are going to look at the four most common connection cables you may come across when using your TV and computer. Coaxial cable — A cable that is used in video, communications, and audio.

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