About every three years, CompTIA updates the A+ certification. On December 15th, 2015, the new version of the exam was released. Exams 220-901 and 220-902 are available simultaneously with the previous generation 220-801 and 220-802 until June 30, 2016 when the 800 series will be retired. You must take both exams in the same series in order for the certification to be … [Read more...]

Despite the early announcements, today was the first day of the International Consumer Electronics Show 2016. There were still plenty of announcements despite all the information that came out ahead of time and on Press Day. The headlines diversify a little from the connected cars, 4K TVs, and Internet of Things in your home. Here are today's headlines: Next Generation of … [Read more...]

CES 2016 is happening later this week (January 6th-9th). Tomorrow is an exclusive CES Press Day but companies want to get ahead of the curve so many made their announcements today. Here are some of the headlines that have come across my desk: Got a Startup to Get People Moving? Ford-Backed Techstars Mobility, Driven by Detroit Providing Funding, Training Ford Targets … [Read more...]

The Federal Aviation Administration is now requiring the registration of all Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, or commonly known as drones) weighing more than 0.55 lbs. While drones are employed with military applications, civil uses are increasing for hobby and commercial purposes. The FAA registration is the first response to this increase in airspace activity. You may … [Read more...]

An odd thread on Reddit this weekend provided a warning to those who have purchased the Special Edition of the game Xenoblade Chronicles X. The Special Edition includes the Wii U game and a few other perks. Of interest to us, is the USB drive that is included and contains the digital soundtrack of 10 songs. In actuality, the USB drive only contains a single executable on it, a … [Read more...]