How mobile devices are changing the way we live our lives

Prior to smartphones and tablets, many of us sat quietly on the bus and people watched as we waited for our desired destination to arrive. Nowadays, with the enhancements in technology and mobile devices we are able to watch movies, use various social networks, and check emails while passing time while we travel.

Mobile devices are being used everywhere and provide just about everything at our fingertips. With 64% of people using their mobile devices on public transportation, 79% using it when they shop, and 89% while on the go, it would seem that smartphones and tablets are changing the way we live our lives. Click to enlarge.

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YouTube facts and figures

YouTube has been around since 2005 and its popularity has rapidly grown over the years. For many of us, YouTube is our first choice when wanting to upload videos to the web and to watch ones created by others. So it is no surprise that 829,000 videos are uploaded and 2 billion views happen each day.

Discover more interesting facts and figures, from this infographic, about our favorite video watching site, YouTube.

This infographic from Jeff Bullas comes to us via CT Acura and explores “Interesting YouTube Facts”. Click to enlarge.

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The facts about passwords

Do you know what the most common length of a password is? Or how long it takes a hacker to crack one of your most valuable codes? There are a lot of people who have fallen victim to cyber-crime, but there are many ways to prevent it from happening. Understanding the facts on why passwords are so important and how you can protect yourself from a hacker can all be found in the infographic below. Stay Safe!

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This infographic from Socialable comes to us via MN Ford and explores “Profiling Password Protection”. Click to enlarge.

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Why has email lasted so long?

Many of us grew up writing letters long-hand and sending them via the Post Office. It wasn’t until 1965, that the concept of email emerged and about 6 years later that the very first email was sent out. In 2007, Google made Gmail available to the world and now that it is 5 years later, the big question is, “Do you still use email?” Whether you use Yahoo, Hotmail, or Gmail it is interesting to know how sending mail via the internet has evolved.

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How mobile devices are changing the way we live our lives

YouTube facts and figures

The facts about passwords

Why has email lasted so long?

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