ClassPass:

Ditch your gym now!

 

In select cities, you can say goodbye to your boring gym membership and alternatively sign up for a ClassPass membership instead. ClassPass is available for $99/month and offers you access to the best “boutique fitness classes in your city”.

 

With over 1,000 classes available to members, including spinning, yoga, strength building, dance, and more, ClassPass will help keep your fitness routine fresh. Members can take unlimited classes per month at all studios in network, though they can only visit the same studio 3 times per month. The subscription is monthly, and does not require a long-term or yearly committment. Once a member, you can reserve a spot in any of the hundreds of classes to choose from, and you can cancel at any time if needed.

 

To learn more about how you can jumpstart your fitness routine, visit www.classpass.com today!

Viruses and Malware: 

Common Sense Advice

 

More and more we are seeing inadvertant issues crop up as a result of everyday computer use. This applies to home as well as business machines. Although Apple machines are not as likely to be affected, it is just as important to be careful regardless of your operating system.

 

So what can you do:

  • Do not click on links in emails from untrusted or unknown sources
  • Do not respond or forward emails from untrusted or unknown sources
  • Be careful in responding to known souces if the content of the email is odd, suspicious, or unsolicited
  • Do not provide personal information in email – banks or other financial institutions will not ask you for this information in email form
  • If you are unsure about the content of an email call your IT support company or try to call the source to confirm its validity

These are just a few pointers to keep your computer equipment safe. For more information, please contact our office, or click here.

Net Neutrality:

Understanding the Great Debate

 

Net neutrality has become a policy dispute about determining the future of the Internet so important that President Obama has formally weighed in. The question remains: Is access to the Internet more like access to electricity, or more like cable television service?

 

Simply put, you use electricity each month, and give your electric company money each month based on your usage. The electric company does not become involved with how or when you choose to use your electricity. Cable television providers, on the other hand, offer a menu of packages, featuring different channels, at different price ranges. As the consumer, you must pick exactly what options you want to pay for.

 

Some, now including President Obama, say the Internet is like electricity, or a public utility helping people to function in modern society. ISP’s should not be allowed to restrict the best access, but rather everyone should be allowed reliable access to content. Others believe that major content providers, like Netflix, should be able to negotiate deals and pay more to provide a better Internet experience.

 

The debate isn’t over yet though. To learn more, visit here.