RTI Blog

As a trusted technology partner, Riverside Technologies, Inc. (RTI) is dedicated to providing our customers and others with solutions that will improve their organizations and lives, as well as help support their health and well-being. With rising concerns over the spread of viruses and diseases, we wanted to help people maintain healthy households and work environments by ensuring people have the information they need to effectively clean their laptops and keyboards. How to Disinfect a Read more…

What Is A Chromebook? Although Chromebooks may look similar to a standard laptop, they are quite a bit different. You may be wondering, “What is a Chromebook?” and “Is it the right choice for me?” Let’s start with the basics! While most laptops use Windows 10 or macOS, Chromebooks run Google’s operating system, Chrome OS. Chromebooks use Google’s suite of applications (Gmail, Google Drive, etc.) and are designed to be used primarily with an Internet connection. Read more…

What Is Wi-Fi 6? If you are one to look out for new or upcoming technology, then you may have started hearing about Wi-Fi 6, the next generation of Wi-Fi that is in development. The greatest improvements should be: more consistent data in areas of dense usage, better connections for IoT devices, and improved outdoor performance.  Why Is Wi-Fi 6 Needed? Wi-Fi 6 could help alleviate smartphone traffic, which is expected to increase over ten Read more…

What Is a Data Breach? A data breach is a security incident in which sensitive, confidential, or protected information is accessed or disclosed without authorization. Examples of sensitive data that may be stolen, viewed, copied, or transmitted include credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, medical records, banking information, and more. Data breaches can occur when a cybercriminal steals local files by physically accessing a computer or network, but more commonly, a cybercriminal will gain access Read more…

Extending the Life of Your Laptop Battery We’ve all been there. You’re trying to quickly finish a task on your laptop, and you get the dreaded warning that your battery is almost dead. Laptop batteries tend to die at the most inconvenient times. Many people wonder if there are any tricks to help extend the life of their laptop batteries. While there may not be a golden-ticket trick for preventing your laptop from ever dying, Read more…

Bluetooth Bluetooth linked to your brain. No need to pair your phone to your car, just pair yourself! Imagine getting text, graphics, voice, and video sent to your brain. The possibilities for helping those impaired or injured are infinite. It’s very early in its development and will have a ton of regulatory hurdles and testing ahead.  I look forward to when this technology becomes reality. Autonomous Vehicles Autonomous vehicles are on the horizon. Just last Read more…

Origin Blue light is a term you may have heard used when discussing either sleep or eye strain, but what is it and where does it come from? Blue light is a term used to describe light on the visible spectrum that appears blue; it has the shortest wavelength and therefore the most energy. The sun is actually the main source of blue light that we are exposed to. Other potential sources are fluorescent lights, Read more…

Thoughts of RTI Before Starting Before I started my internship at an area school during the summer of 2016, I didn’t know much about Riverside Technologies, Inc. (RTI). The school was building a new addition, and RTI was contracted to install their new switches and network cabling. This was the first experience I had with the RTI staff. Their expertise and teamwork were inspiring and left a great impression as I finished out my internship. Read more…