Jeff Pastorius

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6 ways to automate your life

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the average American has a whopping five hours of free time a day. But what if you could increase your daily free time? By automating certain areas of your life, you can eliminate unnecessary tasks and become your most…

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What is doxing and how to prevent it

If you’ve never been the victim of doxing, consider yourself lucky. You probably know someone who has. Twenty-one percent of Americans—over 43 million—have experienced doxing, a form of cyberbullying. While over half of doxing attacks originate from online…

Little girl using assistive technology

What is assistive technology?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than one billion people across the globe need one or more assistive devices. The WHO estimates that by 2030, more than two billion people will need at least one assistive device, with many older people needing two…

How can technology help students with disabilities?

How can technology help students with disabilities?

In the United States, 7.1 million students receive special education services for a variety of disabilities. Around 2.3 million (33%) of those students have a learning disability, while 19% have a speech or language impairment and 15% have other health impairments….

What is WiFi calling?

What is WiFi calling?

Your flight home was canceled. Even worse, you’re stuck in a country where you don’t have cell service. How are you going to call your friends and family back home for help? That’s where WiFi calling comes into play. With WiFi calling, you can use the internet to make…

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7 best fitness products for your smart home gym

With about 66% of Americans still working remotely at least part-time, staying healthy while working from home is an important concern. You can stay fit by improving your ergonomics, taking care of your eyes, and taking breaks to move around. Of course, another option…

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How to create the ultimate smart kitchen

While it may seem like the days of nightly homecooked meals are gone, that doesn’t have to be the case. No matter how busy you are with work, school, and parenting, a smart kitchen could be the answer to your problems. After all, why stop at a smart home office? You…

How do touchscreens work?

How do touchscreens work?

Many of the devices we use today have touchscreen technology. From our phones to tablet and computers to smart home devices, we use touchscreens every day. In fact, touchscreen technology improves input accuracy and input speed by twenty percent. This means…

Woman using a smart oven

What is a smart oven?

Whether you prefer to meal prep a week in advance or order pizza on the fly, you can never go wrong with smart technology to make mealtime easier. Finding the time to make a three-course meal may have been nearly impossible in the past. But smart appliances like a…

Man using a smart notebook

How smart notebooks are paving the way to a zero-waste office

Imagine being able pop your notebook in the microwave to erase your notes and reuse the page again and again… Well, this isn’t a dream or even science fiction, not since smart notebooks have changed the notetaking game. With a reusable smart notebook, you can…

Woman getting her packages from a delivery robot

How are delivery robots changing the future?

The sci-fi fantasy of robots taking over human jobs and tasks isn’t only something you see in the movies anymore. Now, you can order food, packages, and more to be delivered at your front door by cute delivery robots on wheels. As no-contact delivery surged in…

Woman using her smart fridge

What is a smart fridge?

You’ve just pulled into the grocery store parking lot. You reach into your bag for the grocery list… and it’s not there. You forgot it at home, again. We’ve all been there, stuck trying to remember what we even needed from the store. Once again, smart technology is…

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Best smart gadgets for college students

On average, college students spend around 15 hours a week in class, plus another 10 hours studying for those classes. Don’t forget sports, clubs, group projects, and talking to professors and mentors outside of class. In other words, college is a full-time job. It can…

First cell phone plans for college students

A guide to first phone plans for college students

So you’re off to college and on your own for the first time. You get to jump into the world of adulting—scheduling your own doctors’ appointments, learning the difference between detergent and fabric softener, and choosing your first phone plan. While this can be…

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How to leave family sharing as a college student

No arguments here that Apple’s family sharing is a convenient feature for sharing purchases and subscriptions. However, there are a few reasons why you might want to leave a shared account. If you’re moving to a new country and need to change your device’s country…

How to add a second internet line

How to get a second internet line

In 2023, 94% of Americans had access to the internet. Forty-six percent of teenagers use the internet constantly or many times each day. Yet only 30% of American households have access to internet speeds of 100 Mbps or faster. The Norman family is no exception. Sarah…

Best apps for college students

Best apps for college students

Between internships, labs, group projects, and late-night study sessions, finding spare time in your college schedule is rare. Being a new adult can be intimidating. Luckily, there are plenty of apps to help you maximize your time, budget, and study habits. Start the…

How to clean your TV screen

How to clean a TV screen

Tired of watching your favorite shows and movies through a haze of dust and smudged fingerprints? It might be time to do something about it. But there’s more to cleaning a TV screen than meets the eye. You don’t want to waste money on cleaning products that won’t work…

What can you schedule on a smart device?

5 things you can schedule on a smart device

We all know time is a precious commodity. According to survey data, 57% of smart home device users in the U.S. claim their devices save them time every day.  Just like setting up automated payments saves you the headache of remembering when your bills are due, so can…

Sustainable companies

3 companies doing sustainability right

In a world drastically impacted by the effects of climate change, sustainability has become an important part of daily life. In a survey conducted by McKinsey & Co., 72% of respondents reported buying more environmentally friendly fashion products than they did…

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Top 5 sustainable technology solutions

In the early 2000s, online carbon footprint calculators allowed you to enter details about your home and transportation, and voila! Your carbon footprint was revealed, with simple steps you could take to reduce it. We’ve come a long way with new sustainable…

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Customer benefits of self-service technology

In 2011, Gartner estimated that by 2020, 85% of all customer interactions would be handled without a human agent. And for the most part, they were correct. Most customer service is now handled online. As a customer, you may be curious about how the shift to online…

Couple using smart technology on a summer road trip

Best smart devices for summer road trips

“Are we there yet?” This summer, the 208 million Americans taking a much-awaited summer road trip will hear that question around sixteen times… which is about sixteen times too many. Even so, a study conducted by OnePoll and Quaker State revealed that Americans choose…

Best internet discounts for seniors

Internet discounts for seniors

In a survey conducted by Pew Research in 2000, only 14% of people over the age of 65 reported using the internet. Today, that number has jumped to 67%. This significant increase in internet usage amongst seniors shouldn’t come as a surprise. Placing online grocery…

Learn how to share wifi passwords from your phone

How to find and share WiFi passwords on your phone

Let’s face it, one of the most stressful parts of hosting a guest is that inevitable question. “What’s your WiFi password?” A Ponemon Institute study found 53% of people rely on their own memory for recalling passwords. Some write their WiFi password on a sticky note….

Learn how to prevent and avoid wrong number text scams.

How to avoid wrong number text scams

In an era where phones and computers run our lives, it’s all too easy to fall victim to a scam. Even the most technologically savvy people are fooled by ever-evolving scams. In fact, every year, one in ten adults in the US will fall victim to a scam or fraud. The…

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How is fiber internet installed

To escape the heat this summer, many of us will be spending the majority of our time indoors, streaming videos, online shopping, gaming, and browsing the internet. A fast and secure internet connection is a household necessity. Fiber internet is the fastest…

Man explores devices for his smart home office.

Top 5 devices for your smart home office

In the past few years, you may have transformed your guest room, living room, or bedroom into what was supposed to be a temporary home office. Since then, home offices have become an integral part of our day-to-day lives. According to Zippia, around 66% of US…