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The discovery of motion-picture technology in the late 19th century quite literally changed our perception of the world. Whereas previously visual arts presented objects from the perspective of the human eye, photography and later cinematography allowed for the creation of pictures from infinitely many points of view, thanks to the mobility of the camera. This made photographs and films an endless source of fascination, and their mechanical means of reproduction opened them up for far-reaching commercial use as well. People’s fascination with motion-pictures is showing no signs of stopping in

Millions of people show up at work each day because they have to, not because they want to. But what if you could turn your favorite hobby into a career that would put food on your table, keep clothes on your back, and maintain the roof over your head? If you’ve given that any thought, you’re not alone. Most people would make a career change if they could hammer out the financial details. Maybe – just maybe – with the right persistence, a commitment to staying flexible and a few realistic expectations, you can leave the ranks of the 88 percent of Americans who have no passion for their work.

Welcome to TechieBytes episode 6 titled It’s all about the polygons: inside game design (feat. Michael Casalino) Today I spoke with Michael Casalino, a gaming industry veteran with 15+ years of experience in game design. He’s currently the CEO and Chief Creative Officer at 5518 Studios. Hear what he has to say about the evolution of the game design industry and how he worked on games like Madden, Where’s My Water, Tron, and more! TechieBytes is also available on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, and Pocket Casts. Subscribe today! The post It’s all about the polygons: inside game design (feat

The advent of technology has certainly made our lives better. Family and friends get connected, no matter how many miles apart they are from each other. Lots of lives have been saved due to the advancement of medicine. We can go to places conveniently. Communication has never been easier, who would have thought talking to someone at the opposite side of the globe is possible nowadays? There’s no limit when it comes to the wonder that technology brings. On the negative side, should we worry that technology will overrule us and that robots and machines will replace humans? Robots are now widel

We’re undoubtedly living in an age when people and societies are connected like never before. From Whatsapp and Facebook messenger, to SnapChat or Slack, we are interconnected with one another almost infinitely. The age of the internet and the rise of the smartphone lets us google the definition of a word in seconds, find out exactly where our friends are with the drop of a pin, or book an entire vacation getaway with the help of locals abroad. One sector that is usually the focus on growth and innovation is the medical world, because what’s more important than our health and well-being? Fro

In a world moving toward cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, we are seeing more and more companies adapting to the use of this technology in order to better serve users and the community. Who would have thought that blockchain technology would be applied in so many different ways – even to reward moms! Being a mom is a demanding job that requires 24 hour work days, no days off, an indefinite contract, and multiple skills like multi-tasking, coordination, and patience. The list goes on for the job description of being a mom, but its a job that pays zero dollars an hour. It’s crazy ho

Promise recently updated their Pegasus series of products to support Thunderbolt 3, like the Pegasus2 line before it, the updated Pegasus3 product line comes in three models: the R4, R6, and R8. The R4 comes with 4 drive bays, the R6 with 6, and you guessed it, the R6 with 8 drive bays. It used to be that Promise had pre-configured models that they sold on their site, and while they still do offer pre-configured models, the company now also offers the ability for you to configure a built to order (BTO) model. The BTO Pegasus3, which can be configured on Promise’s website, allows customers to

The purpose of training the brain or rather known as ‘brain training,’ is to not only enable the mental stimulation but also develop neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is when the brain can configure and reorder the associated links to brain cells which is the reaction to new tasks. As we grow older, the function of our brain declines, nonetheless, it has come to attention that through research and studies, when one keeps mentally active as they grow older, it assists in preserving the cognitive function of the brain. In 2013, a study showed that when youngsters involved themselves in games th

The first computer, developed by the ENIAC in 1946, weighed more than 50 tons and occupied a space of nearly 1,800 square feet. Currently, your average tablet, which weighs less than a pound and stands at just under one foot, can run circles around the ENIAC in capabilities. This is just one example of how dematerialization has taken place. With the introduction of 5G wireless technology, the fifth generation of mobile networking will allow users to not only interconnect people, but interconnect and command devices, objects and machines. The new levels of efficiency delivered by 5G will conne

Many people are comparing today’s blockchain adoption to that of the internet boom. The technology has opened the floodgates to new businesses and technologies across all industries, such as finance, data, cybersecurity, health, real estate, and more. For those that believe in the technology there are many opportunities to invest through the form of an ICO, which for the blockchain community is a form of crowdfunding through the purchase of a cryptocurrency. In many ways ICO’s are a great opportunity for entrepreneurs with revolutionary ideas to get funding without the need for connections. Ju

Insurance goes as far back as the 18th century; providing coverage for loss of homes by fire. Since then, it has developed and found its way through all aspects of our lives that run some kind of risk. There’s of course house, car, health, and jewelry insurance, but also body part insurance and even “change of heart” insurance for couples not sure their partner will make it down the aisle! Money is a scary thing to lose, and that’s why we accept paying so much on the off chance we encounter a crisis. Well, insurance is tricky business; it’s a trillion dollar industry we, literally, can’t liv

Small companies usually have small budgets for online marketing — and believe it or not, this is a good thing. When a business has deep pockets, it becomes very easy to waste marketing dollars on poorly thought-out, sloppily executed campaigns. In contrast, a small business has to be a smart business when it comes to marketing, carefully evaluating the cost-benefit equation before pulling the trigger. Let’s take a look at cost-effectiveness for popular options. Pay-Per-Click Advertising Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is extremely cost-effective in many situations — especially if your busin

Welcome to TechieBytes episode 5 titled Inside the world of SFW webcam models (feat. Sarah Jean) Today I spoke with Sarah Jean, a SFW webcam model who’s been in the industry for 8 years. Get an inside look at the world of webcam models and cam girls, the business behind it, the amount of hustle it takes, and how much money can be made. You can find Sarah Jean on Twitter and her website, ClubSarahJean. TechieBytes is also available on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, and Pocket Casts. Subscribe today! The post Inside the world of SFW webcam models (feat. Sarah Jean) appeared first on BestTech

When it comes to protecting your computer or mobile device against cybercrime and malicious infections, it is important to use the right software. The software that you choose can make all the difference when it comes to performance and protection levels and there are various options that you can choose from these days. One of the software products that you can use in order to boost protection is Malwarebytes, and this can be used with Windows, Mac, and Android. You can get both basic and premium versions of the software, and this can be easily downloaded or purchased online. This software is

Welcome to TechieBytes episode 4 titled The importance of persistence (feat. Varun Mayya). In today’s episode I spoke with Varun Mayya, a successful entrepreneur who raised his first round of venture capital at the age of 20. He’s currently the CEO of Avalon Labs and I recently covered his new project, Enkidu. We discuss the importance of persistence as an entrepreneur, tips and advice for founders, what verticals new founders should be looking to start companies in (as well as which to avoid), and more! TechieBytes is also available on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, and Pocket Casts. Subsc

Standing out online can be a challenge at the best of times, especially in the current market. Anyone who owns a business, a product or any sort of marketable cause is going to have a website, and that means the internet has become a crowded place. Safe payment options mean that the internet is now one of the biggest marketplaces available, and everyone wants in. Competition isn’t the only problem, however. Anyone who wishes to market themselves online is facing a constant battle with ever-shifting algorithms from the likes of tech giants Google, Facebook and Instagram. It’s an uphill struggle

Thanks to the internet we live in a global economy. This means that people all over the world are able to collaborate and work together on projects and even potentially start business partnerships with people they have never met in person. But as technology has evolved making it easier for people to work together, the legal and financial institutions that are currently necessary to set up shop are expensive and in some cases can be a barrier to getting started. Everyone who has started a business and incorporated will tell you the same thing regarding the thousands of dollars it usually takes

Welcome to TechieBytes episode 3 titled Building a digital publication (feat. Kevin Raposo). In today’s episode I interviewed Kevin Raposo, who is a Media Relations guy at EZPR and the Founder & Editor of KnowTechie. Kevin and I discuss launching your own digital publication, the challenges surrounding it, tips and tricks, as well as how to successfully build and monetize your site. We also discussed the worst types of PR pitches and how to make good ones. Lastly, we answered the age old question of which site is better: BestTechie or KnowTechie? TechieBytes is also available on iTunes,

If you’re running a business that deals with customers, which is every business, customer feedback is critical. Feedback gives you an idea of how satisfied your customers are with your products and services. Additionally, with the right services you can also figure out how to improvements to your products and services by leveraging the feedback you are gathering from your consumers. So let’s take a look at seven (7) key methods you can use to get customer feedback and grow your business. How to get customer feedback Sending surveys Using a service like SurveyMonkey will allow you to send ou

Publishers can evaluate the performance of their demand partners today better than ever before. However, a constant complaint about the programmatic buying process is a lack of transparency between ad networks and publishers. The Guardian’s recent lawsuit against Rubicon brought a lot of attention to the ways ad networks can take advantage of publishers or can skew the value of their inventory. The supply chain between a publisher and an advertiser is complex, and publishers often lose money along the way. At times, advertisers are paying $1, but publisher only receives $0.40 of it.The rest i

I’ve written about Wix in the past, most recently reviewing the company’s latest feature called Wix Code which provides more advanced web design tools and functionality to their customers. Today, I’m reviewing another new feature from Wix, the Wix Logo Maker. The idea behind the Wix Logo Maker is simple, the company wants to offer people who may not otherwise have any design skills themselves or the ability to go out and hire a designer, a way to design a professional looking logo for a reasonable price. How does Wix Logo Maker work? With the Wix Logo Maker, the company has built an easy-to-u

We’ve undeniably living in the age of cryptofinance. Whether or not you own bitcoin or even know what a bitcoin is, in the near future everyone is going to be affected by the rise of blockchain technology. Blockchain, which is considered the biggest development in technology since the creation of the internet, offers unparalleled opportunities to change the financial world. So what is cryptofinance? Cryptofinance is basically everything you’ve been reading about in the news lately–Bitcoin, blockchain, Ethereum, ICO–it’s all related. In short, cryptofinance is the term to describe this new di

Let’s have a quick introduction to the term VPN. It is basically a virtual private network which enables a number of computers (a group of people) or discrete networks to get connected over a public network which is called “THE INTERNET.” A virtual private network (VPN) is used by huge business enterprises when they want to connect with the remote data centers. Not only the businesses but any individual person who wishes to access any network resource while not being on the same Local area network (LAN) can use the VPNs. The VPNs are an efficient method of encrypting the conversations, data

I’ve been podcasting on and off since 2008 (which actually makes me feel kind of old), but one of the issues I’ve always had with podcasting is the amount of time and work it took to create a good podcast. When I weighed my options between being able to only successfully create two kinds of great content: quality video content and written content or quality audio content and written content I decided to pursue the former. But things have changed, especially with today’s major update to Anchor, an app that makes creating a high quality podcast extraordinarily easy using just your smartphone. I

The proliferation of smartphones has been a boon to business as well as a potential logistical nightmare. Not only do these devices require their own IT policies and management, but by the nature of simply existing, they present an additional security risk to businesses that may not be prepared for the vulnerabilities they can introduce. While mobile device security has come a long way in recent years, there are still potential flaws in security that malicious individuals can exploit to gain access or control to secure data. Many of these openings will often come down to how security savvy th