2012
07.26
An article from MSN by Devin Coldeway
Recently, Google has added extra features such as a full calculator and drop down boxes for unit conversions. Previously, only quick calculations could be made. Now, you can quickly know how many gallons are in 50 liters or vice versa.
Simply type in: “50 liters in gallons,” instantly you will see the answer of 13.2086.
All of these additions are part of an on-going project of Google called Knowledge Graph. Its features include a scientific calculator, algebraic expressions and a unit conversion tool. Some calculations are not yet supported such as converting cubits into fathoms. But, Google does not publicly announce every small improvement they make, so don’t be surprised if new calculations are added to knowledge graph.
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2012
07.23
An article from BizTech by Ricky Ribeiro
We have all heard the term “going green,” But what many may not realize is how important this can be to your company. 71 million tons of paper are used each year in the US alone, that’s equal to the average weight of 9 million elephants. It’s no wonder that opting to go paperless can provide many benefits, such as:
- Saves time
- Saves space
- Provides better security
- Saves money
On average, an eight-employee company can save $10,000 a year. A 370- employee company can save one million dollars a year. There are alternative options to going paperless as well:
- PDF files
- E-bill
- Tablets
Paperless solutions can increase productivity, reduce expenses, improve turnaround and increase security.
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2012
07.20
An article from Inc. by Geoffrey James
The Olympics are just around the corner, and teamwork is as crucial as ever to your team and your company. This week Inc. Magazine explains to us the 7 habits of extraordinary teams. Is your team employing these habits?
- Designate a leader
- Set quantifiable goals
- Define roles
- Share resources
- Communicate effectively
- Commit 100%
- Discourage big egos
Just like with the Olympic athletes, great teams do not happen overnight or by error. You have to foster the kind of culture that helps these teams develop because together you can have what it takes to bring home the gold.
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2012
07.16
An article from CNET by Seth Rosenblatt
IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol version 6. It’s beginning to replace IPv4, which is the current system being used. This means faster and more secure networks for everyone, and it’s about time.
For the past couple of years internet service providers have had to suffice with IP address sharing. This means that right now one of your devices that connect to the internet could be shared with someone else. This isn’t that much of an issue at the moment but over time it would turn into a serious security threat.
IPv6 will allow enough IP addresses for devices in the quintillions. IPv4 only supports 4.3 billion, which isn’t enough to support the growing demand for online services right now.
With all this in mind here are few things you should consider checking to fully benefit from this change. If you own your own router make sure it’s compatible with IPv6. If your router was provided by your internet service provider you might want to give them a call and ask a few questions about it. It hasn’t been fully implemented yet and will eventually take years to do so. Find out what devices and equipment your internet service provider has tested for compatibility.
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