Technology and Tools

Spinach gave Popeye super strength, but it also holds the promise of a different power for a group of scientists: the ability to convert sunlight into a clean, efficient alternative fuel. Purdue University physicists are part of an international...

Cybersecurity has become increasingly important to business owners of all sizes, with more reliance on technology. According to the 2013 Small Business Technology Survey, nearly one-third of all cyber attacks targeted businesses with fewer than 250...

On Thursday afternoon in Highland's Wicker Park, North Township Trustee Frank Mrvan, NIPSCO, and South Shore Clean Cities representatives celebrated the unveiling of the brand new electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Community members and EV...

Recently, I was able to try my first Windows phone, the Nokia Lumia Icon - available on the Verizon Wireless network. This was my first Windows phone operating system experience, and while it took a minute or two to get used to the layout and...

Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) renewed its commitment to helping customers save energy and money in a filing made with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) to extend the availability of electric energy efficiency...

Protecting your account is more important than ever after recent security breaches at major retailers. At Horizon Bank the security of your account is a top priority, which is why we have many safeguards in place to protect your money. One level of...

The Cryptolocker virus and assorted variants are once again making their way around the internet. These viruses arrive via e-mail and encrypt any files that the user may have access to. The usual format of the email is to forge an address internal to...

After the Target credit and debit card breach this past winter, as well as breaches at other major retailers and hotels, consumers were reminded to be vigilant with their credit and debit card accounts, and to watch for fraudulent use. However,...

The NWITweetup crowd gathered at T.J. Maloney’s Authentic Irish Pub on Tuesday, April 22nd for the April 2014NWITweetup event with a special Trivia Night-theme game to raise money for participating Northwest Indiana organizations. The tweetup saw a...

An important part of sustaining the life expectancy of your furnace is maintenance. A clogged filter shortens the life of your furnace because it has to work harder to draw air through the system. This reduces efficiency too. Dirty filters increase...