Michele Hicks - Loving Technology Every Day

About Me

When was the last time you really took hold of a powerful piece of technology and made it your own? Although it might seem like a simple thing to do, being in charge of technology and being able to use it for good is definitely a learned skill. I started thinking about what pieces of technology could make my life better, and before I knew it, I had completely changed a few things in my life for good. Now, I like to spread the word about cool technologies that have made a difference. Check out this fun blog for great tips.

Latest Posts

Understanding The Fundamentals Of Managed IT Service Outsourcing
4 December 2018

As a small business owner, one of the strongest as …

4 Tips For Installing A Home Security System When You Rent
23 August 2018

Security systems are often targeted toward homeown …

3 Reasons To Purchase Software For Your Nanopositioner
27 June 2018

Manually completing adjustments on a nanometer sca …

Moving Into A Large Home? 4 Tips To Provide Speedy Internet For Your Whole Family
22 April 2018

If you have lived in an apartment, condo, or small …

6 Common Causes of False Alarms in Residential Alarm Systems
15 March 2018

Don't turn off that alarm! It's tempting to just d …

Understanding The Fundamentals Of Managed IT Service Outsourcing

4 December 2018
Categories: Technology, Blog

As a small business owner, one of the strongest assets you have is your ability to delegate and outsource when necessary. Recognizing the tasks that are out of your realm of expertise, and beyond your budget for an in-house employee, will help you to do just that. One of the most important things to consider is your network safety. The IT services required to maintain your network are often best outsourced to a managed IT services provider. Read More

4 Tips For Installing A Home Security System When You Rent

23 August 2018
Categories: , Blog

Security systems are often targeted toward homeowners. Just because you rent doesn't mean that you don't care about home security, though. If you're a renter who is interested in installing a security system, consider these tips. 1. Get Permission from Your Landlord First and foremost, you're going to want to make sure that you talk to your landlord before you install a home security system in your rental. You might be required to by your lease, and you don't want to violate your lease or upset your landlord. Read More

3 Reasons To Purchase Software For Your Nanopositioner

27 June 2018
Categories: Technology, Blog

Manually completing adjustments on a nanometer scale can be a nearly impossible task. The minute movements and delicate touch required to work with ultrafine particles can be facilitated with the use of a nanopositioner. If you are thinking of updating your research lab to include a nanopositioner, you should also plan to invest in a software program capable of running the nanopositioner for you. These software programs can provide you with a number of benefits that will improve your research and help your lab run more efficiently in the future. Read More

Moving Into A Large Home? 4 Tips To Provide Speedy Internet For Your Whole Family

22 April 2018
Categories: Technology, Blog

If you have lived in an apartment, condo, or small single-family home for the past few years, you may know how to provide everyone in your family with a reliable Internet connection. But, this can become more of a challenge when you move into a large home because a standard wireless router may not be able to provide a fast and consistent connection throughout the house. As soon as you move in, you should work on a few things that will help you avoid complications with getting a reliable connection upstairs, downstairs, and at the edges of your home. Read More

6 Common Causes of False Alarms in Residential Alarm Systems

15 March 2018
Categories: Technology, Blog

Don't turn off that alarm! It's tempting to just disengage your security alarm if you keep getting false positives, but most problems are actually use problems rather than problems with the alarm system. Here are some of the most common issues. 1. Low Batteries A low battery warning will often set off the alarm itself. An alarm that's drawing intermittent power will also often go off. Check the batteries on your alarms at least once a year to avoid problems. Read More