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Top 5 Worst Data Leaks of 2018
Looking back on 2018, it’s been a memorable year for data privacy. From the launch of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe to the federal investigation into Facebook’s data-sharing practices, we’ve seen more and more attention focused on data security and privacy. Unfortunat...
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How to Delete Facebook
Facebook has been a part of our lives for a long time. If you’re like most people, you probably joined the platform thinking it’s a great way to keep in touch with family and friends – and it definitely can be, but at what cost? We have seen it in the headlines almost every week… […]...
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10 gift ideas to get #DifficultDads pumped this Christmas! ????
If you’re gift shopping for a #difficultdad who loves tech, we’ve got you covered. From the multi-faceted Amber personal hybrid cloud platform to the adorable doggie cam...   1. iClever Smart Plug The iClever smart plug lets you control your electronics from your phone, using automatic time...
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TechCrunch was right: Tech Apologies are Hollow
Americans are becoming increasingly aware of data privacy issues and the risks inherent in trusting giant tech companies to protect users’ personal information. In fact, more Americans want companies to address data privacy than job creation, according to a consumer survey released earlier this mo...
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Amber vs. iCloud: How to Better Store Your Data
Apple’s iCloud is a dominant player in cloud-based storage services. However, industry domination often leads to complacency—and this is where new faces need to come in, with improvements and elegant solutions to common problems. The following list outlines issues that actual iCloud photo users ...
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How is Your Data Being Exposed in the Cloud?
The recent news about 30 million hacked Facebook accounts should not be a surprise to anyone given its recent history of other high-profile data breaches. Google appeared to be the rare exception amongst the big cloud giants as we didn’t hear much about their data breaches, until now. Google’s p...
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Amber Production Update: October 2018
We are thrilled to share this production update and would like to thank all our early customers - we could not have gotten this far without their support! We’d also like to thank our growing community of followers. Building a brand in 2018 is not easy, but by cheering us on it makes it a […...
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Before and After: What to Do When You Lose Your Phone
Cell phones are so integral to our lives that losing one is downright frightening. So much of our experience is expressed with and stored on mobile devices. We don’t always consider how vulnerable losing a phone can make us. There are additional preventative measures you can take to help secure yo...
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5 Ways to Take Control of Your Personal Data
In its 2018 Consumer Intelligence Series report, entitled “Protect.me,” PwC found that consumers are deeply concerned about their personal data and the lack of control they feel about who sees and uses it. Only 25% of consumers think that companies are responsible with their personal data, and o...
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The Real Cost of “Free” Cloud Storage
As more people these days accumulate large amounts of data in the form of documents, photos, and videos, they need better storage solutions. Cloud storage platforms are an option that has the advantage of easy accessibility for an increasingly mobile public. These days, cloud storage popularity dema...
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