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There are many things to consider when buying a smartwatch and the choice out there can be a bit overwhelming. Besides your budget, you should consider compatibility with your phone. If you are an iPhone user, not all smartwatches are compatible. This is the reason you will see an Apple watch included in this post. Battery life is also another consideration and many smartwatches these days do have a long battery life. So, let’s dive in and take a look at 5 smartwatches to suit most budgets. 1. Fitbit Inspire 2 This stylish slim-fitting smartwatch lets you see your climbing…

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The internet has become such an integral part of our lives and of the functioning of the world that it can be hard to remember what we ever did without it. We can access any information at the click of a button. We can see pictures of pretty much any place on earth. We can buy things without ever leaving our home. We can hear the latest news from around the world as soon as it happens. We can work from home, or still check in with work from a beach on the other side of the world. All of…

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If there is one thing that always makes any website or business look like they are not serious about what they do, it’s their lack of accessibility. As you may already know yourself, an accessible website will make your products and services more visible to the users because you don’t only get to show how good you are online but at the same time also tell people how easy it is for them to access your site/services. Nowadays, businesses cannot go wrong by investing in a good website – after all, it is the first thing your potential customers will…

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If you run a website, chances are you heard about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Companies large and small have built their presence on the web. From family-owned, mom and pop stores to billion-dollar corporations: it seems like every company has a website. The ADA is important because it requires businesses and nonprofits to provide equal access to their goods and services. This is crucial since brick-and-mortar stores and e-commerce outlets largely drive the US economy. When it comes to web business, not only nonprofits should follow ADA compliance rules. Companies also sell software, design websites for clients, or…

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Title have you confused with the beloved Sesame Street character? Well unfortunately, this article is not about the tasty snack, but now that we have you, you might as well keep on reading. Towards the end of 20221, Google made and announcement that had been in the works for quite some time: their Chrome browser will no longer support third part cookies. As a consumer and site visitor, this news will not really affect you. But for the businesses and marketers out there, this is quite the game changer. What are Website Cookies? Before we go into why third part…

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The internet is an amazing place. It has opened up the world to everyone who can get online. But for the differently-abled, it can still be a challenge. One company is looking to change that. “accessiBe was envisioned as a solution to bridge the gap between people with disabilities and the information superhighway by making it accessible for them,” says Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer. What started as a research project has since evolved into a full-fledged startup. AccessiBe is an innovative mobile software application that uses proprietary algorithms to allow its users to interact with the web in a…

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Everyone knows what a ninja looks like – a warrior dressed all in black. But does everyone know what a ninja is? They are actually Japanese agents, trained in stealth and many different martial arts, used as human weapons. They are particularly known for assassinations and surprise attacks, but they also carry out sabotage and espionage around the world too.  Ninjas are fairly popular in mainstream culture, although you wouldn’t want to meet one in real life (and you never know, you might have been near to one at many times but just not been aware of the fact since…

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There‘s no doubt that are mobile phones are central to our lives. They help us stay in touch with loved ones, entertain us when we’re bored and even enable us to work no matter where we are in the world. They have very quickly become one of the most important items we own and as such what to do when your mobile contract comes to an end can seem like a very daunting decision. When making this decision there are lots of factors to consider and it is best to weigh up what’s most important to you. Whether a new…

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Solar systems have proven to be an effective alternative power source in recent years. The technology improves, allowing equipment to work efficiently. The demand for energy in the average household or business is higher than ever before. Electricity is needed to power the devices that we use to cook, clean, learn, and entertain. A standard solar system collects sunlight, converts it to useable energy, and powers devices or feeds it back into the grid. It works when the sun is up, but what happens at night? Solar panels cannot continue to produce energy without the sun. One way to deal…

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We all face big decisions in our lives, and we often wonder, what happens when my phone contract ends? There is no question that the mobile phone is an integral part of everyday life these days, and there are a lot of things that you need to get right here. Make sure you think about the best ways of being able to make the most of your life by using your mobile to boost efficiency and productivity in your life. Making the most of the way you use your phone is so important, and there are a lot of things…

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