Tag: mobile devices

The right electronics case means carrying fewer cables

Today’s mobile gadgets require a large number of accessories, but the right case can make all the difference.

With thousands of mobile devices and accessories on the market, choosing the right electronics case can seem daunting. A recent video from YouTuber Peter von Panda revealed that all cases are not created equal.

A hard sided electronics case versus the soft sided type

Among the first things that Peter von Panda pointed out in his review of the Mogix hard sided electronics case was that fewer cables were needed. The compact nature of the case allowed the reviewer to look at the cables he’d traditionally carried in his old soft neoprene case. He discovered that because he’d had a bigger case, he was carrying around several cables unnecessarily.

Electronics Case review video picFewer cables meant less space and weight to carry around. Moreover, the hard sided case from Mogix eliminated much of the risk of damage to the cables. Therefore, he was required to carry fewer backup cables due to the confidence he had in the protection the mobile accessories case provided.

The Mogix electronics case also keeps cables organized and makes a great gift for travelers.

Peter von Panda demonstrated the clamshell-style design of the Mogix accessories case. He showed that there were two divided sides, each with a couple of mesh pouches. In this way, charger cables, ear buds, lightning cables, auto USB adapter, USB charging block can all be kept separated and visible for easy access.

Moreover, all those mobile accessories are able to fit in the Mogix case along with the reviewer’s portable battery pack. This allowed the reviewer to carry everything he needed without having to leave anything behind or carry extras in case of damage.

The Mogix electronics case is compact, solid, weatherproof and holds everything a person needs for travel, including cables, ear buds, and a portable phone charger or hard drive. This makes it an ideal gift for students, travelers, or anyone else who brings their smartphone or other mobile devices everywhere they go. With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it will also make a fantastic low-cost gift and a perfect stocking stuffer.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month reminds us to keep our data safe

Local, state and federal agencies are using October to educate businesses, organizations and individuals.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month in the United States. Agencies at a federal, state and local level use this time to provide education about safe internet use. It is applicable to everyone from individuals to companies, organizations, charities, schools, universities and anyone else who connects to the internet.

This is a concern that is familiar to computer users but mobile security remains a low priority for many.

Despite the fact that many people are aware that their mobile devices can be hacked, the most basic steps are often ignored. A large portion of the population still has not taken the most primary steps to protect their mobile devices. For example, many people have not created a password to lock their devices. Moreover, those who have a mobile antivirus app installed remain in the minority. Cyber Security Awareness Month is designed to help improve this situation.

There are many threats that Mobile Security Awareness Month is hoping people will begin to recognize.

National Cyber Security Awareness Month - Mobile SecurityAmong the threats faced by mobile device users include: identity theft, viruses, phishing attempts, and online harassment. October is a good time for people to think about these concerns and take action to protect themselves against them.

Many of these efforts are exceptionally easy to implement and use. For instance:

• Parents can speak with their children about staying safe when using a mobile phone or tablet.
• Computers, smartphones and tablets should have antivirus and firewall software installed and activated.
• The added security features built right into the majority of smeartphones should be activated and used.
• Apps should be kept up to date for the most secure versions.
• Pay attention to suspicious ads, activities and behaviors and avoid opening or clicking on any of them.
• Back up files regularly and keep passwords strong – alternately use a secure password manager.

Cyber Security Awareness Month isn’t designed to frighten people. Only to educate them so they can keep their data safe. By taking these steps now, they will soon become second nature.