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Computer acting strange? Try this first.

Posted on May 18, 2023

Have you ever been using your computer and had it start acting strange for no apparent reason?

I’m sure you probably have because it happens all the time.

For example, just the other day my Internet connection shut down and it simply refused to re-establish a connection.

A couple of days later the speakers just stopped working right in the middle of a video I was watching, and they refused to start working again even after I loaded a different video.

When those things happened I didn’t immediately jump into troubleshooting mode and start checking drivers or verifying system settings. I did this instead… [Read more…]

Peculiarities of custom medical software development in 2023

Posted on May 18, 2023

Enterprises and startups have acknowledged the significance of custom medical software development and have intensified their investments in this area to cater to evolving healthcare needs.

Both the public and private sectors in Europe and the US have expedited the implementation of new digital healthcare initiatives. Notably, venture capital investment in digital health has experienced a substantial growth of 66%, rising from $8+ billion in 2019 to $14+ billion in 2020.

Considering the increasing influence of digital technologies in everyday life and the disruptive impact of COVID-19 on lifestyles, healthcare providers are leveraging digital platforms not only to enhance their workflows but also to meet the demands of consumers and patients regarding their care and well-being. [Read more…]

Are your browser extensions and mobile apps still safe?

Posted on May 14, 2023

I have always recommended downloading browser extensions and mobile apps only from the official web and app stores provided by Google, Apple and Mozilla.

While some nasties do occasionally slip through, they do take great pains to ensure that the extensions and apps they allow into their repositories are safe and malware-free.

I still recommend that you limit your downloads to those official repositories, but I need to tell you about a disturbing trend that’s taking place right now. [Read more…]