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October Layoffs in Focus
It’s been a busy month for workforce reductions across major companies and sectors globally.
Brittany Perry
Oct 281 min read


End of the Dial-Up Era: Farewell to AOL’s Screeching Connection
Tonight, that modem tone goes silent, and we move fully into a world where “connecting” is instant.
Brittany Perry
Sep 302 min read


The Hidden Threat in Your DLP Strategy
There’s one overlooked risk hiding in plain sight: employee equipment.
Brittany Perry
Sep 251 min read


70% of the World's Internet Traffic Flows through Virginia
Known as “Data Center Alley,” Ashburn is home to one of the largest concentrations of data centers on Earth.
Brittany Perry
Sep 231 min read


Time is Running Out for Windows 10
There's less than a month left before Windows 10 hits EOL!
Brittany Perry
Sep 151 min read


Half the Internet Runs On . . .
Guess this fun fact!
My IT Retrieval Team
Sep 151 min read


86,000 Jobs Cut Last Month
How many devices walked out with them?
Brittany Perry
Sep 102 min read


Tech History: NASA Hacked By A Teenager?!
In 1999, a 15-year-old hacker known online as “c0mrade” pulled off one of the most audacious cyber infiltrations in history.
Brittany Perry
Sep 81 min read


Can Employers Really Do That?!
Learn about best practice for ensuring IT equipment is returned - and what to do if it still isn't!
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 291 min read


Tech History: The First Alarm Clock Only Rang at 4:00AM
Imagine an alarm clock that only wakes you up at 4 a.m.—no matter what. Sounds ridiculous today, right?
Brittany Perry
Aug 291 min read


Tech History: The Baby Pic that Changed Phones Forever!
It all started with a proud dad, a baby, and some creative engineering in a hospital room.
Brittany Perry
Aug 281 min read


Tech History: The 1st Online Purchase Was Pizza
In 1994, Pizza Hut launched a simple website called “PizzaNet” that allowed customers to place orders over the internet.
Brittany Perry
Aug 271 min read


Tech History: Atari Once Buried Games in the Desert
For years, people thought it was just an urban legend—“the Atari landfill.”
Brittany Perry
Aug 191 min read


Tech History: The Android Green Robot Almost Looked Very Different
Early concepts of the Android mascot looked a lot more like futuristic aliens or sci-fi space creatures, which didn’t quite match Google’s vision of an accessible, everyday tech brand.
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 181 min read


Tech History: The Email That Shut Down Microsoft
In March 1997, a Microsoft employee accidentally sent an internal test email to the wrong distribution list—a massive one.
My IT Retrieval Team
Aug 151 min read


Offboarding Mistakes Cost Your Company Thousands
What You Can Do to Protect Your Company: Here are top recommendations to avoid problems before they start.
My IT Retrieval Team
Jul 252 min read


Tech History: Bill Gates Got Arrested Before Microsoft Excel-ed
The charge? Driving without a license and running a stop sign.
Brittany Perry
Jul 171 min read


My Final Paycheck is being Withheld for Unreturned IT Equipment - What are My Rights?
If your employer is withholding your final paycheck because you didn’t return company property—like a laptop, phone, or keys—you may be wondering: Can they really do that?
Brittany Perry
Jul 142 min read


The Apple Collection: Long Before the iPhone Apple Tried to Rule the 80's Runway
In 1986, Apple released a full-on clothing and lifestyle line called the Apple Collection — and yes, it was as pastel and logo-heavy as you'd imagine.
Brittany Perry
Jul 111 min read


Tech History: The Barcode Scan That Revolutionized Retail Technology
The first commercial barcode scan happened on June 26, 1974 at a Marsh supermarket in Ohio. The product? A pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum.
Brittany Perry
Jul 12 min read
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