As savvy consumers know, sometimes a quick search for online coupons can bring serious savings on everyday purchases ranging from meals and medications to groceries and entertainment. And when the purchases are larger, of course, the savings available via online…
As the digital world becomes a bigger part of consumers’ lives, everyday activities ranging from shopping and entertainment to socializing and schooling are either moving entirely online or are seeing critical components facilitated there. And in the business world, where…
Even in the best of economic times, customer churn is a harsh reality that all businesses must deal with, no matter how high the quality of their products or how elevated their level of service. And after a long-running crisis…
FTC IT Solutions is offering a word of warning for businesses considering the latest round of updates to Microsoft Windows — be aware that some users have reported common problems after installing the updates. First made available in March 2021,…
Today’s screened devices often get bad press for their tendency to keep users relatively inactive and this is largely for good reason. After all, too much screen time is widely accepted as a leading culprit in heavy TV watchers’ weight…
In the digital era, excessive screen time for children had already become a persistent and growing concern among American parents. And, perhaps predictably, new research shows the societal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have only served to exaggerate the issue.…
For many lovers of nature, one of the best things about heading out into the great outdoors is the opportunity to unplug and leave all the digital devices behind. And while this is a widely shared and well-founded sentiment, sometimes…
In the age of the internet and social media, a world of information and news updates has been put at consumers’ fingertips 24/7 … but as most of us are well aware, much of it is far from trustworthy. Especially…
Even before a global pandemic forced millions of U.S. consumers to take their shopping activities online, e-commerce had clearly become a force to be reckoned with in the modern marketplace. In fact, with online sales of physical goods nearing $350…
Ready for Rover to get in on the app act? While modern technology has yet to reach the point where our four-legged friends are actively using smartphones and their associated apps, there are a number of apps that consumers can…
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