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14
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You look online for lots of things, say “CLEAR internet providers in my area” or “What color is the new black?” but did you know that information is stored and used to help search engines better tailor results to your lifestyle? Here are a few of the ways your internet’s being personalized that you might not even notice
Personalized Ads: If you’re a Gmail user like so many others you may have noticed oddly specific ads at the top of the page for items you need. The trick is that your emails are being scanned for pertinent information so if you’re writing about having a baby expect to see strollers being advertised to you.
Personalized Results: Have you ever noticed when you search for “Thai Food” you automatically get restaurants in your city? That’s because search engines use your IP address to pinpoint your location and serve you results that are likely more pertinent to your area. Just a trick of the trade.
Landing Pages: Oftentimes websites will have specific landing pages for specific customersnew customers get the flashy sale page whereas returning customers get a loyalty program page. It’s all tied back into that IP address.
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Jan
6
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Computer usage is at an all-time high. Many families, that had never before owned or used a computer, now have one or two in their homes. Many families also have invested in smart phones, tablets, and laptops. With these computers prevalent in our lives, parents may be wondering how computers can help their children.
Children seem to be naturally drawn to computers. They seem to pick up technology so quickly and enjoy Read more…
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Jul
14
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Computer processors offer strong backbones for a computers to deal with programs and games. Having a strong processor means that programs and multitasking on a computer is easily achieved. Multiple windows can be opened and programs run easier by running on a strong processor. Navigating a computer to optimize a computers processors settings can make a computer run even better providing the best capabilities for any computer system.
Most optimization is done by deleting unneeded programs and checking firewalls to make sure they do not slow down the processor. Actual navigation of the Read more…
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Jul
12
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Everyone knows that your computer seems to run so fast when you first take it out of the box, and then quickly seems to drop to a snail’s pace after just a few weeks. There are several tips that are easy to do that keep your computer running smooth and clean.
Make sure you run those updates! Doesn’t matter if you are a gamer or just checking email; updates help fix issues in the software your computer is running. Chances are if you are seeing performance issues, you will find some updates that will Read more…
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Jul
9
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Finding games that are appropriate for children can be difficult. Luckily there is a huge assortment of games that are out there. From Educational games that teach specific skills to Adventure games that will have kids solving problems to progress a story. There are some general guidelines that should be used though.
Most games come with a rating system that is marked on both the front and back of games stating what the ratings board thinks is appropriate in terms of age group as well as possible content Read more…
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Jul
8
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Because of the unfiltered nature of the world wide web, the internet can be a dangerous place for children. However, by following a few simple steps, you can help your child avoid the internet’s pitfalls. First, teach your child how to find a website safely using a major search engine. Some of the major search engines have filters to screen inappropriate content from the user’s search. Others let you preview the site before visiting it in full. Once your child has found the website he Read more…
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