Digital-Lifestyle

Cyberattack or Error? Internet Outage Affected Multiple Businesses Beginning Sunday Morning August 30, 2020

Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:24 am Cardinal News

Outages were reported Sunday morning August 30, 2020 including Verizon, Comcast, CNN, Facebook, Twitter, Zoom, New York Times, New York State, T-Mobile, Garmin, WOW, Netflix, Hulu, Target, Amazon, Starbuck, several gaming platforms, and more. The […]

The Best Mobile Video Games in Popular Play in 2020

Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:05 am Cardinal News

Epic Games has defied the App Store Monopoly. In retaliation, Apple is blocking Fortnite from a billion devices. There is a diverse lineup of mobile games out there, which means there’s something for everybody. If […]

Comparing Desktop and Laptop Computers for New Computer Purchase

Sat Jul 25, 2020 05:34 pm Cardinal News

For your next computer, your decision may be split between getting a desktop or a laptop. Here is a comparison of the pros and cons of desktops and laptops or notebook computers. Is it getting […]

The Pros and Cons of Bluetooth In Your Vehicle; Assistance vs Distraction

Tue Jul 14, 2020 07:33 pm Cardinal News

Distracted driving is incredibly dangerous, but you can attempt to reduce risks by accessing your phone safely with hands free methods. Some critics of distracted driving point out that any type of phone conversation while […]

Facebook iOS Software Development Kit (SDK) Outage Friday Temporarily Causes Pinterest, Spotify and Tinder to Crash on Opening

Sat Jul 11, 2020 10:14 am Cardinal News

On Friday July 10, 2020, widespread crashes of popular apps running on Apple iPhones were caused by Facebook’s iOS Software Development Kit (SDK). Apps such as Pinterest, Spotify and Tinder implemented a Facebook login to […]

How Seniors Can Benefit from New Automotive Technology with Modern Digital Features

Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:54 pm Cardinal News

Technology is rapidly changing to help improve our daily lives at home, in stores, and in vehicles. Here are some simple and effective ways seniors can benefit from new digital features in automotive technology. Driving […]

YouTube Bans Controversial Channel Commentators David Duke, Stefan Molyneux, Richard Spencer

Mon Jun 29, 2020 05:32 pm Cardinal News

YouTube banned three prominent commentator channels from the video-sharing platform on Monday, June 29, 2020. Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, so-called white nationalist Stefan Molyneux and so-called white nationalist Richard B. Spencer were accused […]

A Guide to Improving Your Home Internet Connection

Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:28 am Cardinal News

Nobody likes a slow Internet. If your connection is sluggish, check out our guide to improving home Internet connections. Whether you’re running a business from home, playing video games, or merely surfing the web, nothing […]

How Virtual Reality Is Changing the World: Job Training, Media Consumption, Shopping

Wed Jun 17, 2020 04:12 pm Cardinal News

Consider how virtual reality is changing the world through applications in various industries and careers as well as everyday life. Technology is constantly changing, and with it comes new ways to interact with and experience […]

Unreliable Internet Service from Comcast XFINITY? Large Outage Reported in Arlington Heights 60005 Area

Fri May 29, 2020 08:16 am Cardinal News

Comcast XFINITY is reporting an unplanned outage affecting 51 to 500 subscribers in the 60005 zip code in Arlington Heights at about 7:50 a.m. Friday May 29, 2020. According to Comcast XFINITY, the impacted service […]

Trader Joe's Impersonator fraud for free groceries voucher on WhatsApp

Scam Impersonating Trader Joe’s with a Fake Voucher for Free Groceries Continues April 2020

Wed Apr 29, 2020 03:22 pm Cardinal News

Trader Joe’s on April 15, 2020 announced a scam involving an “organization” that is impersonating the company and claiming that Trader Joe’s is offering a voucher for free groceries at the grocery retailer. “Trader Joe’s […]

What to Do With Old Electronics: Buy-Back, Re-use Parts, Recycle

Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:03 am Cardinal News

With the Stay at Home order you’ve probably noticed some messes that were ‘invisible’ with your overly busy life. Clear out your outdated devices and make way for the latest innovations in technology with this […]

What Are Data Centers and How Do They Work?

Tue Feb 4, 2020 06:29 pm Cardinal News

Businesses use the term “data center” without really defining exactly what they mean. Learn about what data centers are, what they do, and how they work. You may have come across the term “data center” […]

If You Could Build Your Own: The Parts You Need to Build an iPhone

Fri Jan 24, 2020 04:45 pm Cardinal News

Scotty Allen built a like-new (but really refurbished) iPhone 6S 16GB entirely from parts he bought in the public cell phone parts markets of Huaqiangbei in China. With DIY culture gaining popularity, more people are […]

Four of five ComEd trucks working on downed power lines that were not storm related

3-Hour Power Outage, Non-Storm Related, in Central Arlington Heights; ComEd Crews on Scene with 5 Trucks

Thu Jan 23, 2020 09:04 pm Cardinal News

ComEd crews responded about 12:30 p.m. Thursday January 23, 2020 to a report of a power outage with power lines down in a backyard on Frederick Street just west of Douglas Avenue in Arlington Heights. […]

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