Business & Finance

There are a lot of opinions about money. On one side of the spectrum, there’s the idea that money is “the root of all evil” and that “it can’t buy happiness.” On the other, there’s a massive financial industry made of wealth-building experts vying for your attention. The fact is …

Who can claim credit for television? Through the years, many inventors have built on the concept. It has origins in the 19th century, but the form we recognize today wasn’t around until the 1940s and 1950s. Since those early days, life has never been the same. Why does television matter? …

Many people love to travel. They seek out new places like vibrant cities, cozy small towns, and beautiful natural environments like beaches and forests. For years, the tourism industry has evolved and grown as people scour the globe for unique experiences and activities. Things stalled in the wake of the …

Information security (abbreviated as Infosec in the tech world) consists of various strategies and tools that identify, prevent, fight, and document threats to digital and non-digital information devices. That includes making sure social media profiles, hardware that contains sensitive information, and email accounts are secure. Anyone dealing with potentially sensitive …

Governments, businesses, and individuals who own a computer need good network security. What is it exactly? It’s a preventative measure to keep your network and data safe from viruses, unauthorized users, and other threats. The process requires a lot of hardware devices and tools, like routers, firewalls, and anti-malware software. …

If you’ve ever used a computer network, you might have heard the term “firewall,” but what is it exactly? A firewall is a device with software that blocks undesired internet traffic from getting into your network. Using a set of rules that you define for it, the firewall examines traffic …

Ads are everywhere. You turn on the TV, open up an internet browser, or walk down a street and you’ll see ads. They’re all clamoring for your attention and – ultimately – your money. Ads can be annoying, but what would the world be without them? Here are ten reasons …

When you want to publish a website or web application, you need a good web hosting service. By signing up for a service, you’re renting space on a physical server that stores all the data and files needed for your website to run correctly. Web hosts don’t only provide space, …

Accounting involves preparing and analyzing financial reports, taxes, and other reports. It’s similar to bookkeeping. You can find bookkeepers in smaller businesses while larger organizations usually use accountants. Accountants have certain credentials and experience that bookkeepers often lack. Accountants typically deal with more complex systems, but both bookkeepers and accountants …

Quality assurance is a process all organizations should undertake to ensure their products and/or services are up to high standards. The process prevents mistakes, addresses any problems that do arise, and ensures consistency. Quality assurance depends on auditors, who could be with the company or independent. They evaluate the various …