January 21, 2019 This is Part Two of our interview with Mike Chase, Director of Channel Management at Jive Communications, as he discusses many of the market trends driving the communications market and the way Jive and other market players are evolving their models and capabilities. In Part Two, Mike speaks to some of the many emerging technologies that are creating new opportunities for providers and customers alike. If you missed Part One, you may read it here. Mike will be addressing many of these topics in person at MSP Expo in Ft. Lauderdale. How can blockchain transform your industry? When you think of blockchain, you may not immediately think of Unified Communications and Collaboration. However, blockchain has the potential to greatly impact this industry, especially when it comes to identity verification, the time and order of communications, and reliable automated communication. For instance, blockchains enable us to verify who we are communicating with, … [Read more...] about Jive: How Cloud is Making Communications Better (Part 2)
System Shock remake teaser shows off final artwork
The big picture: Regardless of whether or not you're 100 percent onboard with the direction of the project, I think we can all agree that it's good news that Nightdive Studios was able to get the train back on the tracks. When it'll arrive at the station, however, remains to be seen. Nightdive Studios, the developer behind the remake of 1994 classic System Shock, recently shared some pre-alpha footage featuring artwork that’ll appear in the final game. The two-and-a-half minute clip showcases the game’s protagonist traversing various corridors of a large space station, just like in the original. This time around, however, the graphics have been enhanced significantly, creating an eerie yet modern atmosphere that begs to be explored. Nightdive also shared some additional static artwork that its developers have been working on including lounge areas for Citadel employees and a vegetation system to create overgrowth in other areas as well as various ship components like outer … [Read more...] about System Shock remake teaser shows off final artwork
Pro Tip: This to-do list hack turns your tasks into questions
How many times have you stared at the same list of stale tasks on your to-do list? I have whole sections that have been there so long they’ve become invisible to me —- just like the sign in by bathroom telling guests to sit down to pee has become invisible to certain of my antisocial visitors. Now, today’s tip isn’t going to help you to finish off those lingering tasks. You may as well just delete them, because you’re never, ever going to complete them. But it might help you rescue newly added tasks from the same stagnant fate. It’s called the “question mark to-do list trick”, and so far it’s working for me.Here’s the tip: In order to make your to-do list items more appealing, phrase them as questions. Often this means that all you have to do is add a question mark at the end, but it’s worth rephrasing them if you can. Opportunities not chores Rekindle the excitement that made you write it down. “How do I get … [Read more...] about Pro Tip: This to-do list hack turns your tasks into questions
Do you really need a screen protector for your laptop?
Best answer: Absolutely. A screen protector is essential for laptop owners, as they protect the display from scratches, smudges, and keyboard markings (from when the computer is closed). Why use screen protectors? Screen protectors are incredibly important tools to have because they, as the name suggests, keep your device's display safe from scratches, smudges, and other forms of damage that can occur when your laptop is in a bag with other objects or when you're attempting to wipe something off of the screen. Without them, there's a good chance that you could ruin the display of the laptop you've spent tons of money on, and nobody wants that. There are two kinds of screen protectors available: plastic and tempered glass. Plastic ones are cheaper, are prone to scratching themselves, and don't cover the entire screen. Tempered glass protectors are extremely scratch resistant and are capable of fully covering your display, but they cost a little more. In general, we recommend using … [Read more...] about Do you really need a screen protector for your laptop?
Every jet you can unlock in Ace Combat 7: Unknown Skies
Ace Combat 7 has taken dogfighting games to a whole new level. With excellent combat, immersive weather effects, and a long list of fighter jets to fight with, Ace Combat 7 is shaping up to be a leader in its class. There is a whole lot to do in the game including purchasing and upgrading an entire fleet of fighter jets. We are going to do our best to give you a rundown of all the planes available right now. You may find new planes as you play, but these are available for purchase on the games Aircraft Tree. I'd like to say a huge thank you to the Ace Combat Wiki for helping me with the images for this article. They are hard to find. Take flight The best dogfighting you can do on PlayStation 4 The latest in a 20-year ongoing series, Ace Combat 7 has some of the best aerial maneuvering, and some really great VR levels too. Flight List F-4E Phantom II Hopefully, you got a chance to pre-order Ace Combat 7. If you did, then you get to have this beautiful plane for free at the start of … [Read more...] about Every jet you can unlock in Ace Combat 7: Unknown Skies