Bitcoin and altcoins – what are the differences?

Released as open source software in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency ever invented. Since then many other cryptocurrencies have been created, these are known as “Altcoins.” “Altcoin” is the combination of two words, “alternative” and “coin,” in essence, this means any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. As of January 2018, there are…

Five of the best ways to collect customer feedback

Exceptional customer service is more important than ever, now that customers can switch to other providers in a matter of minutes. If you’re not responding to complaints and enquiries, and promptly troubleshooting the issues raised, then you could find yourself falling behind the competition. What are some of the most effective methods of collecting customer…

Protecting your business against Meltdown and Spectre

Meltdown and Spectre are security vulnerabilities present in many modern processors. Hackers may exploit these flaws in order to steal data being processed using affected hardware. Meltdown allows hackers to read any kernel memory, regardless of whether they have the required security permissions. Spectre is a whole class of vulnerabilities that force programs on any…