XBASE Technologies Blog

What is edge computing?

Just a few years ago, there weren't any mobile phones that could perform the same functions as a PC. There weren’t any smart fridges, thermostats, or robot vacuum cleaners, either. But soon, it looks like we’ll have more and more self-driving cars connected to the internet and to one another.

Make site visitors feel secure with these tips

Don’t give your customers any reason to feel insecure when dealing with your business. When they visit and use your website, you must engender feelings of trust and security instead of alarm and distrust. Don’t worry — you can easily do this with these three tips.

Does my small business need an in-house server?

As your small business in Toronto grows, it will inevitably produce more data. That data may comprise the actual value you produce. For example, if you own a professional photography business, that data could be in the form of image files. Data can also be what your company produces and collects during operations, such as customer information and accounting ledgers.

Tips for dealing with work-from-home burnout

Tech is meant to make life easier and happier. For instance, the internet and the cloud have been boons for many Toronto workers and business owners who were worried about sustaining their livelihoods during protracted lockdowns. Thanks to remote working, they maintained their ability to add value to Canada’s economy.

Reasons for your smartphone’s slow internet

Isn't it frustrating when the page you're visiting takes an eternity to load? Oftentimes you blame the app or your phone, but did you ever consider that it's your mobile data connection OR internet connection that's the problem?
Wi-Fi noise
Did you know that home electronic appliances emit wireless signals at a frequency similar to your router’s (2.4 GHz)? So when deciding where to place your router, determine whether there are any electronic devices nearby, as they emit signals that can interfere with your router’s signal.

Lessons in digital technology: What businesses learned in 2020

What was pegged as the year of perfect vision is now the object of hindsight. COVID-19 brought about travel bans and extended lockdowns in Canada. Countless Black Lives Matter protests raged across America. Many countries suffered extremely destructive natural disasters, such as widespread wildfires in Australia and massive floodings in the Philippines.

Protect your private data with mobile device-based biometrics

Cybercriminals are always on the lookout for ways to steal information, so you should seek to beef up your data protection. One such way is with biometric authentication on mobile devices.
Authenticate your profile on your mobile device
Chrome OS, Windows, MacOS, Linux, and Android are all adding features to help users safely log in using biometric identification via USB, Bluetooth, and NFC devices connected to smartphones and tablets.

The best practices in collecting customer data

Customer data offers an insight into information such as customer demographics, behavior, and preferences, enabling businesses to create quality products and positive experiences that will cater to their client base. But it’s not enough for a business to collect customer data — it must collect data that is useful and relevant.

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