If you lost your smartphone, what do you think your chances are of recovering it? More importantly, what are the chances that no one would peek into your private information, from your online banking apps and personal files to your email and social networking? Computer security firm Symantec Corp. recently conducted a social experiment about stolen smartphones and the honestly of the people who find them. The results are really surprising. The project loaded smartphones with various apps and files that were meant to tempt prying eyes, such as password file, cloud files, etc. A contacts file was also included … Continue reading →

There was a study I read about a while ago which has stuck with me. Unfortunately, I cannot remember where or when I read this, so I can’t quote the original source. It went something along the lines of how the more possessions someone has, the more stress he also had in his life. People in third world countries who had just the minimal amount of possessions, if any at all outside of the clothes on their backs, tended to be happier than most of us in the richer parts of the world. Hmmm. The more possessions one has, the … Continue reading →

Pets can be considered part of the family. Make sure that you have a workable plan in place to take care of your pets in the event of an emergency. There are a lot of things that you can do ahead of time to ensure your pet’s safety, survival and comfort through most emergencies. In the event that you have to evacuate, you may not be able to take your pet with you. Most emergency shelters will not take pets for a number of reasons. Service animals are the exception. So, it is important to be able to do what … Continue reading →