Welcome to the First Column IT Tech Blog

The Internet has become an indispensable part of our lives. Those who have been online since the mid-90s have witnessed a dramatic transformation in how we use it. Today's lightning-fast, always-on connectivity has replaced yesteryear's slow, dial-up connections. Let's explore how Internet speeds have evolved over the past three decades.

In June, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment—publisher of the eponymous Chicken Soup for the Soul book series—officially filed for Chapter 7 and then Chapter 11 bankruptcy, spurring the liquidation of many of its assets. Many may not realize that these assets include Redbox, the movie rental service, with its 24,000 distinctive scarlet kiosks.

If the Internet has made one thing in popular culture abundantly clear, nostalgia is a potent force. It makes us look back on our formative years to experiences that shaped who we are today. One such example is music, but what would you say if we told you that this music could disappear forever?

Running a small business often involves big dreams of rapid growth and immediate success. However, keeping expectations realistic is essential to achieving steady progress. In today’s blog, we’ll explore how managers and entrepreneurs can set achievable goals and maintain balance in their businesses.

Cloud computing is one of the most powerful technologies that has emerged over the past few decades. It has shifted how individuals and companies access resources, manage data, and store information. With the opportunities to scale online vastly expanding, businesses that want to make the most of their technology can turn to the cloud to save money and improve operations.

Business is not always a good time. There are times when things are going well, and then one problem pops up that leads to other problems, opening what seems to be an endless cycle of issues that you need to deal with. Some of these problems seem like they are catastrophic. While it may seem impossible, keeping a positive frame of mind can make all the difference when facing a river of problems. Today, we’ll go through a few things you can do to keep a positive frame of mind when things seem to be falling apart right in front of you.

With AI changing the way we work forever, it was only a matter of time before it infiltrated the mobile market. Nowadays, smartphones and tablets are smarter and more powerful than ever, all through the use of AI. Let’s look at the trends in mobile AI usage and how your business can leverage it to your advantage.

Spreadsheets are handy tools for businesses, although it can become pretty easy to lose track of where and what certain data is as they grow… not to mention a pain to keep referencing back to as needed.

All businesses have one key vulnerability that cybersecurity threats exploit: their employees. Your business has this vulnerability, too, even if you haven’t considered it. Just like any vulnerability, however, there is a patch, and it comes in the form of education. With an appropriate knowledge base, your team can effectively become a human firewall against any potential threat.