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Bank Branch Shutdown

Alucid just completed the closure of a Bank Branch in Kansas. allowing the client to reallocate their IT resources to high value activities.

Brittany Perry

Jan 91 min read

January sees a 25-30% Spike in Job Applications!

Don't let employee turnover disrupt your IT operations. Partner with Alucid for a seamless, end-to-end equipment management strategy.

Alucid Team

Jan 22 min read

The 1st Cell Phone Call was a Total Flex

That’s not just innovation. That’s the original mic drop.

Brittany Perry

Sep 25, 20251 min read

Time is Running Out for Windows 10

There's less than a month left before Windows 10 hits EOL!

Brittany Perry

Sep 15, 20252 min read

Data Has Weight

Did you know digital data actually has physical weight?

Alucid Team

Sep 10, 20251 min read

Tech History: The 1st Computer Password Was Created in 1961

Today, we rely on passwords for nearly everything — from logging into email to protecting financial data. But did you know the very first computer password dates back to 1961?

Alucid Team

Sep 4, 20251 min read

Tech History: The First Alarm Clock Only Rang at 4:00AM

Imagine an alarm clock that only wakes you up at 4 a.m.—no matter what.

Brittany Perry

Aug 29, 20251 min read

Tech History: The 1st Online Purchase Was Pizza

In 1994, Pizza Hut launched a simple website called “PizzaNet” that allowed customers to place orders over the internet.

Alucid Team

Aug 27, 20251 min read

Tech History: Netflix Almost Got Called… Kibble?!

This quirky fact is a good reminder that success isn’t just about the name—it’s about building something people genuinely want.

Alucid Team

Aug 26, 20251 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 18, 20251 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 15, 20251 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 28, 20251 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 25, 20252 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 17, 20251 min read

Tech History: The First Computer Bug Was... an actual Moth?!

Did you know the term "computer bug" actually comes from a real-life insect?

Alucid Team

Jun 27, 20251 min read

Tech History: The First Banner Ad Had a Massive 44% Click-Through Rate

Today, if a digital ad gets a 1% click-through rate, it's considered a win. But in 1994, the very first online ad pulled off something almost unthinkable today: a 44% click-through rate.

Alucid Team

Jun 24, 20251 min read