Nizel Corporation
media Coverage

Smart hub vs bridge vs gateway: a guide to smart home devices

Creating a smart home might seem like a smart idea. But if you’re unsure about how to make all your devices work together, it can make you feel…dumb.

If you’re exploring the world of connected homes or considering buying smart devices, you’ve likely encountered the terms smart hub, gateway and bridge. These hardware pieces sound similar and are sometimes used interchangeably, yet they serve distinct purposes. Some may aid in establishing your smart home, while others could be superfluous for your setup. So, which one suits you best?

Why Metrics Beyond 'Likes' Matter in Social Media Strategy

Relying solely on "likes" and vanity metrics is a limited approach for brands' social media strategy. Likes don't equate to sales —a high "like" count has little correlation to consumers actually purchasing products or converting to customers. Additionally, likes measure passive engagement at best. More active metrics like shares, comments, and click-throughs to the site indicate a higher engagement and involvement level. Wise brands take a multi-metric approach to understand users, refine strategy, and determine what social media activities truly drive business impact. This article will examine the relevance of social media likes and the advantages of other social media metrics.

Apple Is Backing a New Right to Repair Act—Here's Why

Tech giants are backing the idea of fixing your own gadgets.

Apple is encouraging California legislators to approve a "right to repair bill," mandating manufacturers let users repair their malfunctioning devices. It's part of a growing nationwide movement intended to reduce electronic waste and reduce costs for consumers.

Can AI-generated content be Copyrighted?

In the realm of modern creativity, a significant transformation is being wrought by the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI’s capacity to generate diverse forms of content such as text, images, and music has brought forth remarkable opportunities. However, this innovation also presents a complex challenge to the domain of copyright law. As AI-generated content becomes increasingly prevalent, a fundamental question arises: Who possesses the rights to content produced by AI?

Is AI-generated content copyrighted?

George Lawton
By
George Lawton
Published: 10 Aug 2023
Various generative AI tools can create text, images, songs, videos and other content, and regulators, courts and vendors are coming to terms with what this technology means for copyright law.

Giving Users More than They Can Handle

In February 2023, Microsoft customers began complaining in a Microsoft Answers forum thread that new artificial intelligence (AI) files showing up in Microsoft Windows were slowing or crashing their computers ,and making some tasks difficult to impossible.

The One Charging Mistake That’s Draining Your Battery, According To A Cell Phone Expert

Charging your iPhone may be one of those habits you do without thinking much about it. It seems simplistic enough, and some of us may even rely on our charging docks as convenient places to store our phones whenever we aren’t using them. But according to Global IT Leader Nizel Adams, CEO/Principal Engineer at Nizel Corporation, these are plenty of charging mistakes we’re unknowingly making that are draining our iPhone batteries.

Help Desk Technician: The First Step on Your IT Career Path

Wouldn’t it be great to base your career path on the computers, gadgets and technologies that already hold your interest? Instead of the daily clock-in, clock-out routine at a job that just pays the bills, you could actually find work you’re truly passionate about—and that’s one of the big potential benefits of working in information technology (IT).

Cover laptop camera? Experts warn against popular method

Anyone who only feels comfortable when the inquisitive lens on the computer is covered should still think about it. It can cause unexpected problems.

Do you really need to cover your laptop camera?

It is not enough to simply turn it off, is it also recommended to physically cover the machine's camera?

Hemos vivido engañados: tapar la cámara del portátil no es la solución milagrosa

Sobre todo desde 2016, cuando el fundador de Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, publicó una imagen en la que aparecía usando una pegatina en la cámara de su portátil, se ha creado conciencia sobre la importancia de taparla para evitar ataques a distancia que pongan en peligro nuestra privacidad.

Más allá de la paranoia que hay detrás del hecho de que las cámaras que llevan integradas los portátiles van a ser una ventana para que cualquier ciberespía acabe teniendo un contacto directo con nosotros.

Nizel Adams, CEO of Nizel Corporation, on Leading the Way in High-Tech Construction and IT Innovation

Introducing Nizel Adams, the CEO of Nizel Corporation, an IT firm based in Chicago, and a global leader in the industry.

Nizel is a child prodigy who was recognized as one of the smartest people in Illinois and the US. His intrigue with computers from an early age eventually led to his successful IT career.

At Nizel Corporation, they offer everything under the sun when it comes to IT, including selling hardware, software, and high-tech construction, bringing futuristic, cutting-edge tech innovation to buildings around the world.

The Best Breakfast In Illinois Is Served At This Iconic Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant

Located in an unassuming commercial stretch is Alexander's Pancake House and Restaurant, 6725 Pershing Road. Instantly, it gives off the cozy diner vibe that breakfast lovers appreciate.

Conquering the Top 5 Most Common Challenges Faced by Entrepreneurs

Starting and running a successful business is no easy feat. Entrepreneurs face numerous challenges along the way, and it takes a combination of determination, hard work, and a bit of luck to overcome them. In this article, we'll explore the top 5 most common challenges entrepreneurs face and offer practical tips and advice on overcoming them. Featuring Nizel Adams of Nizel Corporation.

7 Ways to Crush Year-End Stress

Nizel Adams & others talk with Jennifer Alsever from ROOM about the holidays and the end of the year as a joyful time of giving and gratitude. But we’d be kidding ourselves if we didn’t also say it’s a time of stress. Business leaders and their teams…

Esto es lo que opinan los expertos sobre tapar la cámara del ordenador

"Si hay una brecha de seguridad, ésta no desaparece cubriendo la cámara con una pegatina".

7 reflection ideas to improve employee participation

Nizel Adams talks with Tanaaz Khan of Poll Everywhere on how reflections can help employees understand their own behavior and identify ways to improve performance. Read more to find out how you can achieve that.

Do You Cover Up Your Laptop Camera Lens – And Is It Really Needed?

If you are paranoid about people seeing things they should not while you’re working, you may be wondering if you need a physical camera cover over your computer lens.

Several high-profile public figures have been known to use webcam covers, which are typically plastic sliders or a piece of tape that go over a lens. Former FBI Director James Comey told NPR he has done it. In a 2016 photo posted to his Facebook account, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared to be using a sticker on his laptop camera. Should you do the same?

Here’s what experts think about how useful a webcam cover really is.

Do We Need To Cover Laptop Camera Lens For Privacy?

If you are paranoid about people seeing what you are doing, you might consider covering your computer lens. High-profile public figures often use plastic sliders or tapes to cover their webcams. Is it a good idea? How valuable is a webcam cover? Experts weigh in.

Are Stickers on a Laptop Unprofessional?

Craig Britton of Maker's Aid discusses with Nizel Adams of Nizel Corp whether or not stickers on laptops are unprofessional

Biri Bizi Gözetliyor Mu? Güvenliğimiz İçin Bilgisayar Kamerasını Gerçekten Kapatmalı Mıyız?

Bilgisayarınızı kullanırken bazen kameradan izlenebileceğinizi düşünüyor musunuz? Cevabınız evet ise yazımızı okumaya devam edin.

Így figyelhet meg bárkit a saját laptopjának webkamerája: kiderült az évtizedes titok

Egyre többen takarják le webkamerájukat, mert attól félnek, hogy illetéktelenek megfigyelik őket. Valós ez a félelem? A szakértők szerint nem, a takarással maximum a lencsét védjük a portól. De azért vannak olyan óvintézkedések, amelyeket érdemes megtenni.

Ha paranoiás vagy, hogy a laptopod webkameráján keresztül megfigyelnek, vélhetően már letakartad valamivel. James Comey volt FBI-igazgató korábban elmondta, hogy ő is így tett, és egy 2016-os fotón a Meta vezérigazgatója, Mark Zuckerberg úgy tűnt, hogy matricával takarta le a laptopja kameráját. De vajon tényleg valós a félelem?

5 Weird Documents Stored by Workers on Office Laptops, There Are Love Letters

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia --Laptops are one of the office inventories that are often loaned to employees. When the employee concerned resigns, the laptop must of course be returned.

The funny thing is, when the laptop was returned, the IT staff at the office actually found strange things that employees had left in their devices. What are usually found?

Do We Really Need To Cover Up Our Laptop Camera Lens For Privacy? (Source: HuffPost)

Some experts see webcam covers as a final safeguard, while others don't see them as useful at all. (Photo: sorbetto via Getty Images)

If you are paranoid about people seeing things they should not while you’re working, you may be wondering if you need a physical camera cover over your computer lens.

Several high-profile public figures have been known to use webcam covers, which are typically plastic sliders or a piece of tape that go over a lens. Former FBI Director James Comey told NPR he has done it. In a 2016 photo posted to his Facebook account, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared to be using a sticker on his laptop camera. Should you do the same?

Do We Really Need To Cover Up Our Laptop Camera Lens For Privacy?

If you are paranoid about people seeing things they should not while you’re working, you may be wondering if you need a physical camera cover over your computer lens.

Several high-profile public figures have been known to use webcam covers, which are typically plastic sliders or a piece of tape that go over a lens. Former FBI Director James Comey told NPR he has done it. In a 2016 photo posted to his Facebook account, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared to be using a sticker on his laptop camera. Should you do the same?

Here’s what experts think about how useful a webcam cover really is.

Best Bakery in Every State

In France, the distinction is made between a bread bakery (boulangerie) and a pastry shop (pâtisserie), and a similar dichotomy holds true in other places. In America, however, we tend to meld the two together with Yankee practicality, and our bakeries usually sell a wide range of flour-based (and/or gluten-free) baked goods, including breads, rolls, pastries, cakes and pies, and doughnuts, among other items. And if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that every town needs a good bakery.

Robocallers are now targeting businesses. Is there any way to keep them out?

Businesses don’t have the luxury of ignoring calls from unknown sources. But there are measures they can take to limit the risk.

The Weirdest Things IT Workers Have Found On Company Laptops

Nizel Adams speaks with the Huffington Post's Geoff Williams about some of the weirdest things he's found on company laptops

30 Entrepreneurs Explain The Essential Skills One Needs To Be a CEO

Article by Gresham Harkness of CEO Blog Nation discussing the skills needed to become a CEO featuring Nizel Adams

Why Is the Metaverse So Important?

Metaverse has become a huge topic of discussion in recent months, with many offering up their interpretation of what it could look like, while businesses everywhere push to develop technology to support our immersion within it.

However, while such a hot topic, the Metaverse is still actually yet to exist – so why is it so important? And once a reality, how could it impact our future? Here, we explore top comments and predictions on exactly that…