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Tech History: NASA Hacked By A Teenager?!
In 1999, a 15-year-old hacker known online as “c0mrade” pulled off one of the most audacious cyber infiltrations in history.
Alucid Team
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Tech History: Windows 95 + The Rolling Stones: A Rock ’n’ Roll Launch
When Microsoft launched Windows 95 in August 1995, it wasn’t just a software release—it was a cultural event.
Brittany Perry
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Can Employers Really Do That?!
Learn about best practice for ensuring IT equipment is returned - and what to do if it still isn't!
Alucid Team
Aug 29, 20251 min read


Tech History: The Baby Pic that Changed Phones Forever!
It all started with a proud dad, a baby, and some creative engineering in a hospital room.
Alucid Team
Aug 28, 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


ALDI Blows $9 BILLION
Aldi knows when to tighten the belt and when to open the wallet. And that balance between saving and investing is exactly what keeps retailers competitive.
Brittany Perry
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Don’t Be The Next Retail Headline
Don’t be the next “remember when?” retailer. Take control of your future and prove agility and smart IT management can keep the doors open.
Brittany Perry
Aug 19, 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: 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 29, 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


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 14, 20251 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 3, 20252 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 3, 20251 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 2, 20251 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 1, 20251 min read


What we've been up to . . .
We recently helped a client in Greenwich take control of a messy network closet with a complete patch panel cable cleanup.
Alucid Team
Jun 30, 20251 min read


Tech History: From Convenience to Controversy - The Story of Cookies
In the digital world, "cookies" aren’t baked — they’re tracked.
Alucid Team
Jun 30, 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


Tech History: Android's Surprising Origin Story
Before Android powered billions of smartphones, it was actually designed for digital cameras!
Alucid Team
Jun 18, 20251 min read
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