Articles by Data Doctors

In my years of helping others with their technology, one constant issue seems to exist; everyone knows that they should be backing up their data, but they just never seem to get around to it. If you’re one of the millions that have this critical task on their to-do list, but just can’t seem to […]

I love technology that fills the nooks and crannies of our daily lives and one of my long-time favorites is a web service called If This Then That or IFTTT for short. This free resource helps you put the Internet to work for you by creating conditional statements called recipes that integrate your online life […]

For those seeking an investment strategy, the Internet is filled with advice that ranges from throwing darts at the newspaper to exotic algorithms that track millions of market variables. If nothing you’ve researched is resonating with you, how about tracking what a bunch of billionaires are doing with their investments? An app called iBillionaire does […]

For those of you that have discovered the benefits of yoga movements, something that I saw at CES this year may be of interest. It’s called the SmartMat and it’s a yoga mat that’s loaded with 21 thousand sensors and pairs with a special app. The combination becomes a virtual yoga instructor that helps you […]

If you use reading glasses to work with your smartphone, keeping track of them can become a constant source of frustration. The solution for many is to buy a bunch of reading glasses and leave them all over the place. Wouldn’t it be great if you could keep your reading glasses with your smartphone at […]

Securing your computer has gone well beyond just an antivirus program these days because the list of threats has grown.

Bitcoin, the virtual digital currency, is understandably something that most people have a tough time getting their head around, even those in the banking industry. Because there is no regulatory body, it’s always been considered somewhat of a risky thing to get involved in, but a new company called Coinbase might be the first signs […]

The term ‘cord-cutter’ refers to households that have cut out cable or satellite television service in favor of Internet based services such as Netflix or Hulu Plus. While cord cutters can save a boatload of money, they often have to give up access to first run content or live sporting events. If you’re a hardcore […]

Attention online shoppers, here’s a time and money saving tip! If you do any type of online shopping, you know that coupon codes can save you money, if you know where to find them. Sites like RetailMeNot.com allow you to search for coupon codes for just about any online retailer, but it’s a manual process […]

All you can eat subscription services like Netflix for movies, Hulu Plus for television, Spotify for music and Amazon Unlimited for books are clearly resonating with consumers. Well now, if you’re a magazine junkie there’s an all-you-can-read subscription service called Magzter that you may want to check out. The Magzter Gold service gives you unlimited […]