Author: Shawn

Shawn is a technophile since he built his first Commodore 64 with his father. Shawn spends most of his time in his computer den criticizing other technophiles’ opinions.His editorial skills are unmatched when it comes to VPNs, online privacy, and cybersecurity.

Want to get started with UK property, but need help figuring out where to look? Property investment is probably one of the oldest and most well-known forms of generating passive income. In the UK, right now is one of the best times to get involved. Property prices in the UK are set to steadily increase on average by 6.2% over the next five years, with specific regions like the North West expected to see a growth of around 11.7% by 2027.  While the ongoing cost of living crisis, recent spats of political uncertainty, as well house prices expected to fall…

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Electronic medical record (EMR) systems have become essential to healthcare. They streamline processes, improve patient care, and provide valuable insights into data analysis. However, implementing health information technology mechanisms can be expensive. The question is: are they worth the investment? The ROI of EMR systems can be significant and measured in various ways. In this blog, we will explore the ROI of EMR platforms and life hacks for minimizing the cost of EMR systems and overcoming challenges in measuring this ROI. EMR – what is it: functions, benefits, and performance measurement An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system is a digital…

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Perhaps the funniest portrayal of a home security system was in the 1990 movie, Home Alone. However, there is very little to laugh about when a burglary happens in real life. While lockdowns during the pandemic had a positive effect on this type of crime, burglaries were and are a problem. In 2019, 1.4 million homes were forcibly entered, and $3 billion worth of property was stolen. The average burglary victim will lose about $2,661 with only 28.9% of stolen goods ever being recovered. Despite this risk, around 64% of homeowners are underinsured. These statistics make home security systems even…

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Over the last several years, fintech has been making a substantial impact on the way that business is conducted across a variety of industries. From making processes more efficient to boosting productivity, this technology is emerging as a new staple for businesses everywhere. Gaining some perspective on the ways that fintech software development trends are impacting society is key to understanding the way that world is evolving in today’s day and age.  Here is an understanding of fintech software and its business impact.  What is FinTech? To truly understand the substantial impact that fintech is having on businesses it’s essential…

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While remote work was once a rare phenomenon enjoyed by few employees, today, it’s grown to become a normalized process in companies across the world. Coders in particular are a group of professionals whose work lends itself well to remote work, making it incredibly common in the programming industry.  However, though the act of coding lends itself well to remote work, collaborating on coding projects remotely can present a number of challenges. Gaining perspective on some of the biggest challenges coders face when collaborating remotely and ways these problems can be solved can provide one with a deeper understanding of…

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The uptake of cloud infrastructure is on an upward trajectory, with good reason. It is cost-effective, secure, flexible, scalable, and allows quick information access. Further, the on-demand pricing structure means users only pay for the resources they use.  But, the reality is that cloud spending can rise significantly due to ineffective implementation of resources. An analysis of cloud costs shows that underutilization, over-provisioning, and applying for unnecessary capacity are some reasons for the considerable spending.  Knowing where to cut or reduce unnecessary costs is critical for effective cloud optimization. That is what we aim to share in this informative article.  …

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