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What is the iGeneration?

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Even if you are not especially interested in genealogy, you have probably heard about Generation Z, also known as the iGeneration. Many people disagree on where to draw the line between Millennials and Gen Z. Some believe that anyone born during or after 1995 should count as Millennials or the iGeneration, while others say it should be from 1997 to the early 2000s. While we are an Orange County managed IT services company and not sociologists, we are very interested to see how computer technology has impacted youngsters. Hence, we were inspired to do a little research on the topic! We will be using the terms “iGeneration” and “Gen Z” interchangeably throughout this blog post. Significant media consumption People within this generation sure love their media. Whether it be scrolling through social media, watching television, or playing video games, they are all about that media. But to be completely fair, your grandmother was probably excited when she had her first television installed ...

WHAT WAS BONZI BUDDY? A BRIEF HISTORY

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  In 1999, a purple gorilla by the name of Bonzi Buddy, who called himself “your best friend on the Internet,” took the Internet by a storm - but not in a good way. Named after its creators, Joe and Jay Bonzi, Bonzi Buddy was designed to be a digital personal assistant that was similar to Microsoft Word’s Clippy. Bonzi Buddy could read your emails and the webpages you browsed to you through text-to-speech technology as well as keep track of important dates and events coming up. It could also tell jokes to you. Sounds all dandy, right? Most of all, Bonzi Buddy was 100% free to install. There, however, were several red flags that would point to the program being a sheep in wolf’s clothing: Upon installation, users were required to fill out their addresses. For several years the program’s webpage claimed that Bonzi Buddy would only be available for free for a limited amount of time. When the window expired, the price for Bonzi Buddy would increase to $40. The site never revealed when ...

Why Every Business Needs a Reliable IT Company

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  You need managed IT services in Orange County to support and help your business thrive. Read HERE to know w hy hiring a top-notch IT company is the ticket to your business’ success. 

How Can I Protect Myself Online?

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  Get online security tips from one of the best IT support companies in Orange County . More information is available by clicking here .