Welcome to SandStorm IT's 6-part series about the Internet of Things. In this series, we'll shed some light on the basics of IoT. Part 1 - What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Part 2 - Why do I care about IoT? Part 3 - What are some real-world applications of IoT? Part 4 - What are the security … Read More
What are some real-world applications of IoT?
Welcome to SandStorm IT's 6-part series about the Internet of Things. In this series, we'll shed some light on the basics of IoT. Part 1 - What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Part 2 - Why do I care about IoT? Part 3 - What are some real-world applications of IoT? (You are here) Part 4 - What … Read More
How do Serverless (Cloud) Applications work?
When a cloud application is offered as a solution to a business, it's often presented as a hands-off solution, in which the customer will not need to put in a lot of effort to get up and running. While this is fairly accurate, understanding what you're purchasing will always be beneficial, … Read More
Why is a mobile-friendly website important?
In 2016, worldwide, more users accessed the Internet through a mobile device, such as a phone or tablet, than they did with a desktop or notebook computer. This is the first time in history this has happened, and there are no signs that this trend will stop anytime soon. In the US, mobile Internet … Read More
Wireless Access Points versus Wireless Network Repeaters
When building an extended Wi-Fi network, there are two methods to extend coverage to areas with poor signal quality: Wireless Access Points and Wireless Network Repeaters (also called Wireless Network Extenders by some manufacturers). In this post, we'll cover exactly what each device is and how … Read More
5 Awesome Google Chrome Extensions to Optimize Your Browsing Experience
In the recent years, Google Chrome has taken the browser market by storm, with over 62% of users now using Google Chrome (according to W3). Most users view it as an easier, faster way to browse the internet. According to reports (source: TechCrunch), there are now over 10,000 different Chrome … Read More
Why should I setup my office server with a domain?
At some point in your life, most of you reading this will be part of a conversation that drifts into the topic of security and someone will mention using a domain. It is usually a word thrown out there when the subject of workplace technology comes up. There is more than one kind of domain but in … Read More
What is Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE)?
What is Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE)? Ethernet is the cabling standard used for networking computers and printers. Power over Ethernet, or PoE, allows a single cable to carry both network data and power. This method eliminates the need for a second cable just for power. Examples of practical uses … Read More
What is a Network Attached Storage?
As your data storage needs expand, you will inevitably outgrow traditional external USB hard drives and shared folders. There's a huge cost difference between using shared folders/external drives versus having a dedicated file server. Luckily, there's another option that fills the gap between those … Read More
What is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
Welcome to SandStorm IT's 6-part series about the Internet of Things. In this series, we'll shed some light on the basics of IoT. Part 1 - What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? (You are here) Part 2 - Why do I care about IoT? Part 3 - What are some real-world applications of IoT? Part 4 - What … Read More
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