Web/Tech
Are You Suffering From #AwkwardTwitterName Syndrome?
Fri, Apr 4, 2015
by Drew McManus
Phil Paschke published an article today at ArtsHacker that addresses one of those increasingly annoying social media hurdles for some groups: awkward Twitter names. The good news is there is something you can do about it and he walks you through the process needed to change an obstinate name into one your followers can actually
Upgrade Windows 7 And 8.1 Without Spending A Dime
Tue, Mar 3, 2015
by Drew McManus
Every time Microsoft releases a new version of Windows, nonprofit arts managers feel a tight twinge in their chests because they know anything from Microsoft doesn’t come cheap. Well brace yourself for some good news because the folks at Redmond have decided that Windows 10 upgrades are free for all Win7 and Win8.1 users during
Net Neutrality Crosses A Positive Threshold
Mon, Mar 3, 2015
by Drew McManus
The ongoing struggle to prevent Internet Service Providers (ISP) from restricting, or even blocking, content for pretty much any reason they see fit crossed an important threshold on 2/26/2015 when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a new net neutrality plan which reclassifies broadband internet as a Title II public utility. Reclassifying broadband providers, including mobile
Improved UX, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Mon, Dec 12, 2014
by Drew McManus
User experience (UX) is all about making websites easier and more intuitive to use; better UX means you’re more likely to visit a site and enjoy your time when you’re there. To that end, Adaptistration is offering up an early present to readers in the form of some enhanced UX based on what metrics tell
Do You Have A Data Security Breach Policy Yet? (Spoiler: You Should)
Thu, Dec 12, 2014
by Drew McManus
In case you missed it, the 12/13/2014 edition of Reuters published an article reporting that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned U.S. businesses to be on the alert for a sharp uptick in Iranian sponsored hacking activity. A recent Iranian effort, Operation Cleaver, successfully infiltrated military and civil infrastructure systems in the US
