Money Technology

If you are just getting started on your cryptocurrency journey, you probably feel overwhelmed and excited. There is certainly a lot of information you have to learn that will ensure you know what is needed to find success in this market. Having all of the basic information in one place makes it easier to get started. This audiobook will get you started with the very basics. You will learn about the origins of cryptocurrency. There are multiple cryptocurrency types that you want to explore, and it is important that you understand the basics before you consider investing.

The Internet was meant to set us free. But have we unwittingly handed too much away to shadowy powers behind a wall of code, all manipulated by a handful of Silicon Valley utopians, ad men, and venture capitalists? And, in light of recent data breach scandals around companies like Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, what does that mean for democracy, our delicately balanced system of government that was created long before big data, total information, and artificial intelligence? In this urgent polemic, Jamie Bartlett argues that through our unquestioning embrace of big tech, the building blocks of democracy are slowly being removed.

Fascinating and highly listenable, Digital Resilience opens with the infamous 2013 Target attack, which compromised the credit card information of 40 million customers. In hindsight, the hack (like most today) was preventable. Data theft. Downed servers. Malware. Even human error can trigger cyber events anytime from anywhere around the globe. This powerful guide provides the resilience-building strategies you need to prevail - no matter what strikes.

Alles was du über Blockchain, Bitcoin, Smart Contracts und Kryptowährungen wissen musst. Bitcoin, Blockchain und Kryptowährungen hört man immer häufiger in den Nachrichten. Die wenigsten Menschen können etwas mit diesen Begriffen anfangen, obwohl wir vor der vielleicht größten technischen Revolution seit dem Internet stehen! Kryptowährungen einfach erklärt? Ja das geht! Wenn du wissen willst, WAS eine Blockchain ist, WIE sie funktioniert, WIE sie entstanden ist und WARUM diese Technologie so innovativ und revolutionär ist, dann ist dieses eBook genau richtig für dich. Zusätzlich erfährst du auch die Vor- und Nachteile der Blockchain und einige der unzähligen Verwendungsmöglichkeiten. Alles erklärt anhand von bildlichen Beispielen und ohne zu tief ins technische Fachwissen zu tauchen. Wir klären auch, was Kryptowährungen sind und welche Investitionsmöglichkeiten es für Bitcoin und Co gibt.

The third part in Pope's Financial Alert series, this hot topic is sure to provoke debate. The theft of identity through credit card scams, "phishing", unscrupulous charitable agencies, and dishonest employees is epidemic, and only growing worse. Pope gives the alarming statistics and then outlines the real, practical steps an individual or family can take to avoid becoming a victim.

Created specifically for executives and managers, Going Wireless shows how mobile technology is impacting every industry, including yours. Award-winning journalist Jaclyn Easton delivers the unexpected: In addition to in-depth discussions about mobile commerce, Internet cell phones, and Palm-type handhelds, she also examines wirefree options you've probably never heard of, all of which are transforming the way companies communicate, manage, market, and sell.

Digital technology is transforming every corner of the economy, fundamentally altering the way things are done, who does them, and what they earn for their efforts. In The Wealth of Humans, Economist editor Ryan Avent brings up-to-the-minute research and reporting to bear on the major economic question of our time: can the modern world manage technological changes every bit as disruptive as those that shook the socioeconomic landscape of the 19th century? Find out.

Adam Levin, a longtime consumer advocate and identity fraud expert, is your guide to this brave new world. By telling memorable stories and extracting the relevant lessons, he offers a strategy for dealing with these risks. You may not be able to prevent identity theft, but you certainly shouldn't wait until it happens to take action. Levin's approach is defined by the three M's: minimizing risk, monitoring your identity, and managing the damage.

How does the bitcoin protocol work? A person cannot mix indefinite bitcoins. The bitcoin protocol states that there will only be 21 million bitcoins to be produced by the miners. These bitcoins will then be subdivided into smaller bits. The smallest bit is called "satoshi" named after the bitcoin founder and the divisible amount is 100 millionth of a bitcoin. Bitcoin currency is based on mathematical formulas unlike our conventional currency that is based on gold and silver.

Noted systems developer, Lars Nielsen reveals the dynamic combination of innovation, competition and, often eccentric, entrepreneurship that went to shape today's tech landscape. From the military's ENIAC of 1946 to the ripening of the Web and e-commerce, Nielsen's Computing: A Business History details the evolution of computing as it has impacted the models and practices of markets and professional services around the globe.

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional online network, with over 120 million users in over two hundred countries. The Power in a Link shows you how to employ this remarkable yet misunderstood resource to execute networking strategies and processes for your business, secure deals, and use (not abuse) your existing relationships. Author David Goweln delivers the understanding necessary to map networks, stimulate word of mouth, and leverage unparalleled business intelligence to close deals.

As recent events in Japan, the Middle East, and Haiti have shown, Twitter offers a unique platform to connect individuals and influence change in ways that were unthinkable only a short time ago. Twitter for Good is a groundbreaking book that contains the most effective tactics for tapping into the power of Twitter as a real-time information network.

Most companies today realize the imperative to connect with their customers, employees, and partners through social technologies - Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, and elsewhere. But a huge challenge is still in the way: How to build programs and teams for accomplishing all that. While organizations have been fixated on how to use the latest social tool, they've lost sight of how to create a business strategy capable of adjusting to the next wave of technology around the corner.

Large corporations, big governments, and other centralized organizations have long determined and dominated the way we work, access healthcare, get an education, feed ourselves, and generally go about our lives.

Small business owners and solo professionals know they're supposed to use social media to increase sales, but how should they start? Using a unique Rule of 30 approach, 30 Days to Social Media Success is the perfect resource for busy people who want quick results. Thirty short chapters (one for each day of the month) are packed with real-world tips and proven techniques you can use right away. This book makes it easy to tap into the power of today's hottest social media sites.

Becoming a digital business is not about having a great Web site, setting up separate e-businesses, having next-generation software, or wiring your workforce. It's about using digital technology to become unique...to create and capture profits in new ways. How Digital Is Your Business? can show you how.

What you have in your hands is an actual blueprint for success woven into a modern-day parable that reminds us to share the talents we possess and to do great things. Sometimes, all we need is a reason. The Internet Entrepreneur is a gem of an audiobook, full of heart and full of great insights and delivers a simple, yet powerful message.

Every time we Google something, Facebook someone, or just carry a phone, we create data. Yet, we do not benefit from this wealth of information as much as we should. Andreas Weigend - an advisor to Alibaba, BMW, Hyatt, MasterCard, and Lufthansa, among others - wants to change that. In Data for the People, he proposes six basic data rights that we all need to make better decisions. Big data is here to stay. The time has come to shift the balance of power back to the individual.

How to Start a Profitable Blog: A Guide to Create Content That Rocks, Build Traffic, and Turn Your Blogging Passion into Profit contains valuable information on how to make money from blogs, build your passive income, and experience financial freedom. It explains how to create value and give your readers what they want. With this information, you can live the lifestyle you've always dreamed of. Learn how to make a BlogSpot today!

Your reputation defines how people see you and what they will do for you. It determines whether your bank will lend you money to buy a house or car; whether your landlord will accept you as a tenant; which employers will hire you and how much they will pay you. It can even affect your marriage prospects.