ADecade of Pushing the Limits
HOW TECH CHANGED FROM 2010–2019
In its infancy, the new decade has a promising outlook for the future of technology. But before we can begin to predict what will change in 2020, we have to go back in time and look at how this past decade advanced the industry. Apple broke onto the scene early in the decade by introducing the iPad, a tablet designed to offer the same full functions of a laptop. Though critics warned the iPad was just an oversized iPhone, those warnings didn’t stop consumers. About 8.8 million of the 9.7 million tablets sold in 2010 were iPads.
and its connection to the cloud pushed this data across multiple platforms in 2015, changing the way companies analyze customer data. Small-business technology expanded even further in 2018, with the prevalence of chatbots. By 2016, personal and professional uses for artificial intelligence and reality (AI and AR) and virtual reality (VR) began to change the way we function in our homes, shop, and experience gaming and travel. New businesses that focused on these technologies were built, while Amazon and Google’s devices continue to dominate in many homes. Throughout this growth, privacy was a concern for many experts, especially in 2017, when data and AI prompted heated debates about how much technology is too much technology. As we closed out 2019, these questions still lingered, while many tech companies continue to push forward. We can point to the end of this past decade as an indicator of what to expect in 2020 and beyond. Check back next month as we review 2020’s first quarter in tech and look ahead to the rest of the year. You can also learn more about this past decade and our expectations at MicroTechBoise.com/MicroTech-Blog.
Google’s Chromebook would also stray from the typical in 2011, introducing a system that could function without Microsoft Windows.
We saw the first glimpses of how powerful digital data tracking can be in 2012, and by 2014, wearable technology had completely changed athletics, exercise, and communication. Offering health tracking, communication, and GPS location, wearable technology continues to transform how people interact with the world around them.
Businesses weren’t far behind on the data push. In 2013, cloud computing software became a game-changer for small businesses and their IT needs. Analytics software
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Green Velvet Cheesecake Bars This St. Paddy’s Day, try taking a festive spin on a classic staple. If you have red velvet lovers in your family, they’re sure to love this equally decadent treat.
Ingredients
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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3 eggs
1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract Green sprinkles, optional
1 stick butter, melted
1 oz green food coloring (gel works best) 3 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened
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2/3 cup sugar
Directions
1. Heat oven to 350 F, and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine crumbs, butter, and food coloring. Press into the baking pan. 3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together.
4. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla. 5. Pour mixture over the packed crumbs. 6. Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is set. 7. Let cool completely before adding sprinkles and slicing.
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