Lessons Learned in the Wake of the Sony Hack

December 19th, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

The hits just keep on coming for Sony Pictures in the wake of a massive hack of their systems on December 2nd. Rumors are that 100 terabytes of data were stolen from their systems. What sets the Sony hack apart from others is the malicious intent to destroy the company, as profit does not appear to be the main motivation.

Happy Holidays

December 14th, 2014

We would like to wish all our readers and customers a very happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year from all of us at DNI!

Using Devices While Flying: An Airline Guide

December 12th, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

I flew home for Thanksgiving, and as I settled into my seat with my book, turning on the little yellow light above my head, I was struck by the number of glowing screens around me. It wasn't just the fatuous glow of the inset TV monitors exhorting chair-bound flyers to buy content during the flight (why are those things so hard to turn off?), but tablets, e-readers, and even phones.

Streaming TV – Which Product is Right for You?

December 5th, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

When it comes to streaming the internet to your television, there are quite a number of products on the market aimed at making the integration seamless. As a consumer, it means you have a multitude of choices, so how do you decide which player best fits your needs?

A large part of the decision depends on what internet services you already use to stream content.

DNI Holiday Tech Gift List

November 28th, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

Not sure what to get your loved ones for the holidays and need some inspiration for your Black Friday shopping? I surveyed our tech geniuses to find out what would be on their dream holiday wishlists.

Pebble Steel:

The appeal here I'm told is that the Pebble Steel is not just a smart watch.

Gearing up for Thanksgiving

November 21st, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

Thanksgiving is a time for family. It is time for food, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, and football for many families across the country.

Food:

Are you a cookbook aficionado? Have you ever considered bringing your tablet into the kitchen.

Computing our Way to Space

November 14th, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

This week marks a new milestone for the human race: a team of Europeans has landed the first man-made vehicle on a comet. The Philae Lander was launched from the Rosetta probe and has already begun to send back images and data.

What you need to know about WireLurker

November 6th, 2014

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By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

The latest data threat is not from your credit card, or Windows system, it is on iOS devices. Apple is known for running a tight ship when it comes to their devices.

Boo! Spooky tech for Halloween

October 31st, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

Looking to have some spooktacular fun this Halloween? Or maybe just some laughs? Out of curiosity, I googled Halloween tech. You know, to spice up the usual stuff with something more holiday appropriate...

The easiest place to start is with Google itself.

Business Cards, Post-Its, Documents…Oh My!

October 24th, 2014

By Naomi Dolin-Aubertin

When it comes to the work day, I think it's safe to say we're all fighting the battle to stay organized. Between post-it notes, scratch pads, OneNote, etc. I have notes and reminders all over the place. My bulletin board alone is a mass of documents, handwritten notes, and business cards.