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Ulta & Target Break Up
If you’ve been following retail news, you probably saw the headlines: Ulta and Target are calling it quits.
Brittany Perry
Aug 182 min read


Tech History: The Android Green Robot Almost Looked Very Different
Early concepts of the Android mascot looked a lot more like futuristic aliens or sci-fi space creatures, which didn’t quite match Google’s vision of an accessible, everyday tech brand.
Alucid Team
Aug 181 min read


Tech History: The Email That Shut Down Microsoft
In March 1997, a Microsoft employee accidentally sent an internal test email to the wrong distribution list—a massive one.
Alucid Team
Aug 151 min read


Tech History: Instagram was Launched by a Dog Chilling Next to a Taco Stand in Mexico
On July 16, 2010, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom uploaded the app's first-ever image—and it wasn’t a sunset selfie or brunch pic.
Alucid Team
Jul 291 min read


Tech History: Yahoo Passed on Buying Google for $1M
In 1998, Google’s founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, offered to sell their fledgling search engine to Yahoo for just $1 million.
Alucid Team
Jul 281 min read


Offboarding Mistakes Cost Your Company Thousands
What You Can Do to Protect Your Company: Here are top recommendations to avoid problems before they start.
Alucid Team
Jul 252 min read


Tech History: Bill Gates Got Arrested Before Microsoft Excel-ed
The charge? Driving without a license and running a stop sign.
Brittany Perry
Jul 171 min read


Tech History: When AOL Took Over Your Mailbox (and the World)
If you had a mailbox in the 1990s, chances are AOL sent you a CD. Or five.
Brittany Perry
Jul 151 min read


What we've been up to . . .
We recently wrapped up an Audio System Expansion at a retail location in New Jersey, delivering a powerful sound experience that blends clarity with full coverage.
Brittany Perry
Jul 141 min read


My Final Paycheck is being Withheld for Unreturned IT Equipment - What are My Rights?
If your employer is withholding your final paycheck because you didn’t return company property—like a laptop, phone, or keys—you may be wondering: Can they really do that?
Alucid Team
Jul 142 min read


Tech History: Steve Jobs Tricked Woz Out of Money
Even legends have messy beginnings. And sometimes, business isn’t as clean as code.
Alucid Team
Jul 141 min read


The Apple Collection: Long Before the iPhone Apple Tried to Rule the 80's Runway
In 1986, Apple released a full-on clothing and lifestyle line called the Apple Collection — and yes, it was as pastel and logo-heavy as you'd imagine.
Brittany Perry
Jul 111 min read


What we've been up to . . .
Our team performed a comprehensive Data Center Build Analysis for a client in Chicago.
Alucid Team
Jul 101 min read


Third-Party Maintenance & Cloud Integration: A Seamless Transition
Here’s how Third-Party Support is facilitating a seamless move and bridging the gap between legacy systems and Cloud Infrastructure.
Alucid Team
Jul 102 min read


June 2025 Layoff Roundup: Tech Giants, Amazon + Early July Cuts
Big names are slashing traditional roles and redirecting talent and capital into AI, automation, and next-gen infrastructure.
Alucid Team
Jul 32 min read


An Age-Old Holiday Goes High Tech: How the 4th of July Embraced Innovation
The 4th of July may be one of America’s oldest traditions, but behind the fireworks, floats, and backyard barbecues — technology is quietly stealing the show.
Brittany Perry
Jul 31 min read


What we've been up to . . .
Our team recently completed a full-scale MPLS network migration for a full service Marketing & Advertising firm, ensuring their operations could scale quickly with onboarding new offices and acquisitions.
Alucid Team
Jul 21 min read


Do We Need a Written Agreement to Deduct the Cost of Unreturned IT Equipment from an Employee’s Final Pay?
Many states have their own laws that require a signed, written agreement from the employee authorizing the deduction ahead of time.
Alucid Team
Jul 21 min read


Tech History: The Evolution of Firewalls
Did you know firewalls are named after actual walls built to stop fires?
In the digital world, they do the same thing — blocking dangerous traffic from spreading across networks.
From basic packet filters in the '80s to today’s AI-powered security layers, firewalls have come a long way. We rounded up some fun facts — and broke down their full evolution!
Alucid Team
Jul 21 min read


What we've been up to . . .
As part of a retail expansion project in Austin, TX, our team prepared the new areas of the store for RFID scanner deployment.
Alucid Team
Jul 11 min read
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