Technology
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The Definition of a Digital Wallet, and How They Work
Mobile phones have gotten a lot smarter since the age old Nokia phones, and Razer flip phones of yesteryear. Today’s phones have the power of a small computer inside them, and are capable of managing a great deal of our lives. That’s why digital wallets have begun to catch on in the United States. Digital Wallets Defined A digital wallet is a system that uses data and encryption to store a user’s financial information, which is tied to an account with a username and password. That’s the simple definition, but digital wallets offer a lot of functionality. They can be used to pay for goods through almost any merchant service…
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Protecting Customer Information When Accepting Payments On or Offline
Article by howtoacceptcreditcardsonline.org Most people think that the most vulnerable point of hacking is when a retailer is setup to accept payments online. The reality is that a retail hack can come from the terminal, or from online payments. Proper security precautions will help defend against this new reality. This advice will help absolve retailers of some of the liability that comes with processing payments, and help understand more about the system and the security pre-cautions at play. New Terminals New credit card processors work with EMV chips. These chips help to encrypt credit card payment data, ensuring that the transfer between the consumer and the retailer is secure. These…
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The Economics Behind the Rise in Nuclear Energy
One of the global challenges faced by developing nations is how to meet the growing demands of consumers and businesses who have become hungry for power. Power has become crucial in this “always connected” world in which we live. It’s become clear that nuclear is one of the only ways to meet this rising baseload demand. Here are some of the economics behind this rise, which may shape the future of energy production for decades to come. Nuclear is Cost Effective One of the concepts that becomes apparent when you speak to the CEO of Fission Uranium, Dev Randhawa, is that uranium is surprisingly affordable. Several facilities are “open pit”,…
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Benefits of Renting a PC
You love your computer, so why would you consider a laptop rental in Orange County? Lots of reasons. Whether you’re traveling, had a mishap or are exploring new possibilities, the benefits of renting a laptop can be exciting. Imagine for a moment that your current laptop is a few years old and you’re thinking about buying a new one. A computer rental in Santa Ana allows you to try a laptop for a few days and see what you think and how much you like it. You can even try more than one. You select the hardware and pre-loaded software and get to see what you like, including the space…
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The Benefits of Outsourcing to a Digital Ad Agency
If you run a business, especially a small or medium-sized enterprise, then you know how important it is to build up a strong brand and reach a wide audience. Even businesses that mostly operate in the real world need a digital presence to attract new customers and communicate with current ones. The best way to take care of the marketing side of online work is to outsource all marketing tasks to a digital ad agency. These agencies are significantly faster and more efficient than any layperson working on their own. While you will need to pay for their service, if you wanted to do the same work yourself, it would…
