A Summer of Gas Rationing Does Not Need to be a Summer of e-Sign Rationing We at Tech Essentials are as much in the business of debunking common misconceptions as we are highlighting all the great new products coming out of RPost. So, in this spirit, I’d like to address an important question I once received from one of my children: Did pirates actually say “Arrr”? Although we can never know for sure, they probably didn’t. [...]

Practicing Fake Eye Contact in Video Meetings There are some positive changes in human behavior accelerated by this current health crisis. One is easily being able to identify what a 6-foot distance looks like – or the measurements used in Canada (one hockey stick length) and in Florida (one alligator length). Another is the realization that video meetings really do have an intangible benefit of subconsciously creating a human connection among participants. But ther [...]

This year’s election cycle has put a HUGE spotlight on email. From Hillary’s ongoing email saga and FBI Director Comey’s late “October Surprise” to the alleged Russian hacking and leaking of Democratic National Committee (DNC) emails, the general public is now aware of just how easy it is for one’s email content to be used against oneself. Email is indeed everywhere, and the incredible convenience email affords makes it irresistible to use for jus [...]

When it comes to getting a new car, one of the first decisions many consider is whether to buy or lease. Of course, there are pros and cons to either approach. Buying a car means you own it (and perhaps get positive feelings about owning it), and you have more freedom over its use; you aren’t subject to mileage restrictions, for example. But, buying a car is a significant financial commitment and could make changing cars impractical, at least before the car is either sold or becomes inoperable [...]