As of January 12, 2016, Microsoft will no longer support bug fixes for Internet Explorer versions older than Version 11. This means that any computer going out on the web with an older browser version is vulnerable to hacking exploits identified after that date. Continue reading »
Our hosted apps now have a heartbeat
No, we are not kidding. The applications we develop can now optionally have a heartbeat. This isn’t some new age hippie zen thing to get in touch with your program. Our programs don’t really have a heart. ‘Heartbeat,’ in this case, means programs that we write can now be setup to regularly send out a signal to show that they are still running properly. Continue reading »
ICAL hosts New England Xojo user group
We would like to take the opportunity to thank our fellow New England Developers for stopping by on December 8th for the first New England Xojo Meetup.
It was both interesting and fun. We were also duly impressed by the caliber of the people attending. The group shared projects that we never imagined being built with this tool set. Based on their experiences, Xojo has demonstrated itself as a versatile platform for building most software solutions that a company may need. Continue reading »
Surviving the web – part 5 (plan your time)
Much like a flea market, the web is filled with a multitude of fascinating distractions. It is very easy to get sidetracked. What begins as a quick to moderate task can take hours. The web itself actually works against your ability to get things done both on purpose and accidentally. Continue reading »
Surviving the web – part 4 (protecting yourself)
As a percentage, very few web scams are sophisticated technology ploys. Most rely on social engineering to get people to do something stupid when they really should know better. Continue reading »