--- title: SeedSpark Blogs | Business Growth Services in Charlotte, N.C. (5) description: We'll keep you and your small to medium sized business on track and up to date in the ever evolving world of technology and digital. 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This work can lead to musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and shoulder pain, and more. An ergonomically correct workspace can reduce body strain and improve job ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Aug 03, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-easy-tricks-to-improve-work-ergonomics) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal&title=Microsoft%20and%20Netflix%20Strike%20A%20New%20Deal&description=Netflix%20is%20expected%20to%20launch%20a%20lower-cost%20ad-supported%20option%20in%20late%202022,%20announcing%20a%20partnership%20with%20Microsoft%20as%20its%20new%20ad%20and%20technology%20partner.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal&text=Microsoft%20and%20Netflix%20Strike%20A%20New%20Deal%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal&title=Microsoft%20and%20Netflix%20Strike%20A%20New%20Deal&summary=Netflix%20is%20expected%20to%20launch%20a%20lower-cost%20ad-supported%20option%20in%20late%202022,%20announcing%20a%20partnership%20with%20Microsoft%20as%20its%20new%20ad%20and%20technology%20partner.) ## [Microsoft and Netflix Strike A New Deal](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal) Netflix is expected to launch a lower-cost ad-supported option in late 2022, announcing its partnership with Microsoft as its "global advertising technology and sales partner" to help the streaming service earn revenue through ads. By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jul 26, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised&title=Your%20Online%20Accounts%20Are%20Compromised:%20What’s%20Next?&description=There%20are%20several%20measures%20you%20can%20take%20to%20limit%20damage%20and%20protect%20yourself%20from%20cybercriminals%20in%20the%20event%20of%20a%20data%20breach.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised&text=Your%20Online%20Accounts%20Are%20Compromised:%20What’s%20Next?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised&title=Your%20Online%20Accounts%20Are%20Compromised:%20What’s%20Next?&summary=There%20are%20several%20measures%20you%20can%20take%20to%20limit%20damage%20and%20protect%20yourself%20from%20cybercriminals%20in%20the%20event%20of%20a%20data%20breach.) ## [Your Online Accounts Are Compromised: What’s Next?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised) Data breaches have become all too common in our always-connected, internet-dependent world, but you don’thave to become a victim if your data is stolen online. There are several measures you can take to limit the damage and protect yourself from criminals while keeping your personal finances, ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jul 15, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence&title=Planned%20Obsolescence:%20How%20Long%20Does%20Your%20Tech%20Truly%20Last?&description=While%20planned%20obsolescence%20exists,%20taking%20proper%20safety%20precautions%20can%20extend%20the%20life%20of%20your%20favorite%20electronics.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence&text=Planned%20Obsolescence:%20How%20Long%20Does%20Your%20Tech%20Truly%20Last?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence&title=Planned%20Obsolescence:%20How%20Long%20Does%20Your%20Tech%20Truly%20Last?&summary=While%20planned%20obsolescence%20exists,%20taking%20proper%20safety%20precautions%20can%20extend%20the%20life%20of%20your%20favorite%20electronics.) ## [Planned Obsolescence: How Long Does Your Tech Truly Last?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence) Has your device ever stopped working out of the blue? You’ve done all the maintenance, made necessary updates, and kept it in good physical condition. You try everything to resurrect your device, but it won’t come back to life. It seems more apparent every day that tech and other manufactured goods ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jul 14, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-password-less-future&title=The%20Password-Less%20Future&description=With%20a%20password-less%20future%20on%20the%20horizon,%20here%20are%20a%20few%20tips%20to%20ensure%20your%20online%20safety%20and%20security.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-password-less-future&text=The%20Password-Less%20Future%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-password-less-future) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-password-less-future&title=The%20Password-Less%20Future&summary=With%20a%20password-less%20future%20on%20the%20horizon,%20here%20are%20a%20few%20tips%20to%20ensure%20your%20online%20safety%20and%20security.) ## [The Password-Less Future](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-password-less-future) While we've been promised a more secure, password-free future for years now, it seems like 2022 will be the year that millions of people start to move away from passwords altogether. Managing your online passwords can be tedious. Yet, creating long, complicated passwords that deter cyber thieves ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jul 07, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-password-less-future) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-tips-to-improve-internet-speed&title=5%20Tips%20to%20Improve%20Your%20Internet%20Speed&description=Here%20are%20five%20simple%20steps%20to%20boost%20your%20Wi-Fi%20speed%20and%20keep%20you%20connected%20with%20your%20friends%20and%20co-workers. ) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-tips-to-improve-internet-speed&text=5%20Tips%20to%20Improve%20Your%20Internet%20Speed%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-tips-to-improve-internet-speed) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-tips-to-improve-internet-speed&title=5%20Tips%20to%20Improve%20Your%20Internet%20Speed&summary=Here%20are%20five%20simple%20steps%20to%20boost%20your%20Wi-Fi%20speed%20and%20keep%20you%20connected%20with%20your%20friends%20and%20co-workers. ) ## [5 Tips to Improve Your Internet Speed](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-tips-to-improve-internet-speed) Slow Wi-Fi can interrupt Teams meetings, ruin gaming experiences, and restrict online access to your favorite content. When the modern world relies on near-instant connections, these inconveniences add up quickly and become frustrating obstacles to work, school, and life in general. Here are five ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jun 30, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-tips-to-improve-internet-speed) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/are-qr-codes-safe&title=Are%20QR%20Codes%20Safe?%20How%20to%20Keep%20Your%20Privacy%20Intact&description=While%20QR%20codes%20are%20not%20malicious%20by%20nature,%20It's%20vital%20to%20ensure%20that%20QR%20code%20security%20best%20practices%20are%20followed%20from%20a%20user%20and%20business%20perspective.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/are-qr-codes-safe&text=Are%20QR%20Codes%20Safe?%20How%20to%20Keep%20Your%20Privacy%20Intact%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/are-qr-codes-safe) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/are-qr-codes-safe&title=Are%20QR%20Codes%20Safe?%20How%20to%20Keep%20Your%20Privacy%20Intact&summary=While%20QR%20codes%20are%20not%20malicious%20by%20nature,%20It's%20vital%20to%20ensure%20that%20QR%20code%20security%20best%20practices%20are%20followed%20from%20a%20user%20and%20business%20perspective.) ## [Are QR Codes Safe? How to Keep Your Privacy Intact](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/are-qr-codes-safe) In its most basic form, QR codes are square arrangements of composite black and white squares with data stored inside. This data can be in the form of a website URL, a PDF file, landing page, questionnaire, video or audio, and more. They were developed to contain more information than their ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jun 23, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/are-qr-codes-safe) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-ways-to-extend-your-windows-11-battery-life&title=5%20Ways%20to%20Extend%20Your%20Windows%2011%20Battery%20Life&description=Improving%20the%20battery%20life%20of%20your%20Windows%2011%20device%20is%20simple,%20especially%20if%20you%20know%20which%20apps%20and%20features%20are%20consuming%20most%20of%20its%20life.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-ways-to-extend-your-windows-11-battery-life&text=5%20Ways%20to%20Extend%20Your%20Windows%2011%20Battery%20Life%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-ways-to-extend-your-windows-11-battery-life) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-ways-to-extend-your-windows-11-battery-life&title=5%20Ways%20to%20Extend%20Your%20Windows%2011%20Battery%20Life&summary=Improving%20the%20battery%20life%20of%20your%20Windows%2011%20device%20is%20simple,%20especially%20if%20you%20know%20which%20apps%20and%20features%20are%20consuming%20most%20of%20its%20life.) ## [5 Ways to Extend Your Windows 11 Battery Life](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-ways-to-extend-your-windows-11-battery-life) With Microsoft's new Windows 11 operating system, you may expect more usage time between charges than ever before. Every software upgrade includes its own set of issues and bugs, but the good news is that there are simple adjustments you can make to get more juice out of your laptop's battery. Some ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jun 16, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-ways-to-extend-your-windows-11-battery-life) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/6-step-to-crafting-the-perfect-password&title=6%20Steps%20to%20Crafting%20The%20Perfect%20Password&description=Follow%20these%20handy%20tips%20to%20keep%20your%20computer%20looking%20clean%20and%20pristine%20while%20simultaneously%20optimizing%20its%20performance.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/6-step-to-crafting-the-perfect-password&text=6%20Steps%20to%20Crafting%20The%20Perfect%20Password%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/6-step-to-crafting-the-perfect-password) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/6-step-to-crafting-the-perfect-password&title=6%20Steps%20to%20Crafting%20The%20Perfect%20Password&summary=Follow%20these%20handy%20tips%20to%20keep%20your%20computer%20looking%20clean%20and%20pristine%20while%20simultaneously%20optimizing%20its%20performance.) ## [6 Steps to Crafting The Perfect Password](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/6-step-to-crafting-the-perfect-password) Choosing a secure password may sound easy, but it can make or break the safety of your online data and identity. Your life can change drastically if a hacker or identity thief figured out your email password. Social media password? Even worse. Eventually, these hackers can access your online bank ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jun 09, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/6-step-to-crafting-the-perfect-password) [Content Title](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/page/5#) Description ### Search ### Recent Posts [ Building a Resilient Business: Strategies for Navigating Economic Uncertainty ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/building-a-resilient-business-strategies-for-navigating-economic-uncertainty) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Feb 1, 2024 [ Harnessing Data for Business Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Data-Driven Decision-Making ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/harnessing-data-for-business-success-a-comprehensive-guide-to-data-driven-decision-making) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Jan 8, 2024 [ Top Business Trends of 2024: Strategies for Growth and Success ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/top-business-trends-of-2024-strategies-for-growth-and-success) [Chad Jenkins](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/chad-jenkins) Jan 4, 2024 [ Empowering Organizations with CISA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Toolkit ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/empowering-organizations-with-cisas-cybersecurity-awareness-month-2023-toolkit) [Patrick Kinsley](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/patrick-kinsley) Oct 26, 2023 [ Four Essential Steps to Enhance Your Online Safety ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/four-essential-steps-to-enhance-your-online-safety) [Patrick Kinsley](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/patrick-kinsley) Oct 19, 2023 ### Popular Posts [ The 8 Best Productivity Tools Included with Microsoft 365 ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/meet_office365) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Apr 21, 2021 [ Bots Are Stealing MFA Codes and Accessing Accounts - The New Cyber Threat in 2021 ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/mfa-code-stealing) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Nov 3, 2021 [ What is Windows 11 S Mode and Should You Use It? ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/windows11-smode) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Sep 17, 2021 [ Alternatives to Using SMS for 2-factor Authentication ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/alternatives-to-using-sms-for-2-factor-authentication) [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin) - Mar 9, 2023 [ How to Use Shifts in Microsoft Teams for Your Organization ](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/shifts_microsoft_teams) [Samuel Adams](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/samuel-adams) - Jul 2, 2020 ## Growth Is Just One Click Away Want to chat? 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