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What the Tech?! Two-step Verification

Two-step Verification, n; A process that adds an extra layer of security to your private accounts by asking for secondary authentification of your identity. This process is used by most cloud services, including Gmail, Apple, and Dropbox. By enabling two-step verification, it…

What the Tech?! NFC

Near Field Communication (NFC), n; A short-range wireless field that allows for communication between two objects. NFC is used in mobile devices to allow for over-the-air transfer of information, including mobile payments. The newest iPhones are the first Apple products that…

What the Tech?! Ello

Ello, n; A simple new social network touted as the ‘Anti-Facebook’. Currently in invite-only beta, people have been buzzing about the ad-free social network which is making a direct punch at Facebook. Ello doesn’t sell ads or user data, which is…