Month: March 2020

March 24, 2020

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Well here we are in the 3rd week of March and it’s probably fair to say that the last of the ‘it’s not going to be that big a deal’ way of thinking crowd regarding COVID-19 have finally changed their tune. What was once an epidemic has become a pandemic, and we’re seeing the entire world and our way of life in it being turned upside down. The reality is that this is not only a threat to the lives of human beings, but it’s also a threat to the economy and social service infrastructures that they rely on. First and foremost in this regard is healthcare. Fortunately, those of us in Canada have it significantly better in that regard than our American neighbors, but even our healthcare system is at risk of being overwhelmed by the Pandemic if it’s not seriously constrained in its advance. We’ve talked in the past before how 5G technology is set to really revolutionize healthcare in a big way, but a lot of these benefits are quite ready for implementation yet given that 5G is just beginning to be rolled out. What we need to combat COVID-19 is to get everyone on the same page and buying into what’s the best plan of attack. Here at 4GoodHosting, we imagine we’re the same as every other Canadian web hosting provider in that this global crisis is front and centre in our minds and we’re equally concerned about what this may mean in a month or two if we don’t make serious inroads into containing this pandemic virus. But in reference to what we alluded to just above - getting people on the same page and buying into what’s best - it would appear as if the digital world is ready to put a few especially powerful non-animate beings on the case too in the interest of fighting COVID-19 as best we can. Supercomputers - To the Rescue? Maybe so. The battle against the Coronavirus will soon have the support of 16 supercomputers, offered for service on behalf of a new consortium of U.S. government agencies and companies. A partnership has been announced between the White...

March 16, 2020

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Well, they warned us that this was a possibility, now it’s become one. The coronavirus (Covid-19) threat has increased considerably now that it’s been defined as a global pandemic, and the shockwaves of it are being felt all around the world in a big way. It’s even been suggested that the economic slowdown resulting from it may even trigger a worldwide economic recession. For the average person whether or not that becomes a reality is something that’s beyond their control, but if you’re operating a small business online you may find that you have to change your ways. Here at 4GoodHosting, we’re like any Canadian web hosting provider in that it seems we may be fortunate in that the nature of the work that we do allows us to be fairly isolated and working from home if need be. Doing so may be the most responsible choice to make, as there are many others who have professions that don’t allow them to do that and by staying in we lessen the chance of transmission rates increasing to very problematic levels. As we’ve all been told, even if you are in good health with a strong functioning immune system you may be contributing to the problem just by going about your everyday lives and being out and about as usual. Without going on at length, we agree with those insisting that it’s best for as many of us as possible to stay home and help in the fight against the pandemic. Concerns for Those Operating E-Commerce Websites We imagine that everyone will agree that public health has to be the number one priority during the Coronavirus pandemic. eCommerce companies are advised to make plans to maintain their business in the face of this current economic volatility. You should already know that large scale disruption is likely, and problems with supply and demand that can seriously impact cash flow are already being seen. Here are the major issues and what you can do to minimize the effect they have on your online storefront to keep it open. Product Availability Concerns An eCommerce company does not operate if it does not have products...

March 9, 2020

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If you’re the type to stay on top of developments in the digital world then you’ll almost certainly have been front and centre for all of the fanfare that the forthcoming 5G network in Canada has received. The buzz has included both positive AND negative takes on it, but if you’re one to think positively then you’re likely very enthused about being able to get so much more out of your mobile devices in making your life easier. Here at 4GoodHosting, we believe you’ll find that every Canadian web hosting provider will be the same way we are with a real sense of anticipation for what 5G is really going to make possible once it’s rolled out. There’s been no shortage of opportunities for us to read about it, and if it’s something that has interested you in the same way it has for us then you’ll likely have been able to read a lot of different takes and perspectives. One thing’s for sure – it’s going to change the landscape in a big way. One area of discussion that seemingly hasn’t been gone over at length is what this new supremo level of network capability is going to do for mobile app development. Even if you’re not app-savvy or and app afficionado, even the most laypeople of us tend to make use of at least a few apps on our phones these days. That goes for mobile phone games too, everyone seems to have at least one on their phone. Everyone who’s in the know is saying how 5G is really going to have major affects on mobile app development. Here’s how. Early Adopter Industry This is going to move the world towards widespread connectivity, ease of accessibility, unhindered innovation, and speed. As well as being a leveraging force which is going to make everything easier for netizens of the planet. Mobile app development is almost certainly going to be one of the early adopters of this revolutionary technology, and one of the first things we all need to take into account are device features and network requirements. Developers are going to have to wade into this with an...

March 3, 2020

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It’s surprisingly common for people to be more insistent on having some type of virus protection on their home desktop or notebook but, but less so when it comes to their smartphone. The worst way to become aware of the deficiency is if you find yourself with an infected smartphone OS and having to factory reset your phone to get rid of it. As we’re sure you know, however, that’s a best case scenario a lot of the time. These days most people keep an extensive amount of personal information in your Google account, from bank account balances to phone numbers, email addresses, and even photos of you or your family that could be used for facial recognition. Any conscientious Canadian web hosting provider is going to know that the nature of the Information Superhighway is that it’s all too easy to get your hands on what’s not yours. Phones do get hacked, and when they do it can be a big problem, especially if someone gets your financial information. These days some type of virus protection for your Android – or iPhone – is a good idea. Which leads us to what we’re highlighting today. In the face of increasing security risks for smartphones, Google is going to take some of the heat off Android smartphone users with the new Google Advanced Protection Program. What it’s being advertised as able to do is protect sensitive data with the highest level of security you can get and making it nearly impossible for anyone other than you to access your Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos or other Google services. Sound good? We bet it does Darn Good Defence Plus, just after rollout a follow up update has now added what Google claims is the strongest level of consumer-grade security possible for your Google account. And the superlative there is important, because data breaches are occurring more frequently than ever before. Companies alone reported a staggering 5,183 data breaches in 2019 alone. Most will have heard of how even Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked. And then there’s the fact that even the ‘strongest’ passwords can be determined. The risk is...