The Unwired Medic

Teaching EMS providers & other public safety pros about using mobile tech to improve their practice, patient care, continuing education, scene safety, general entertainment, & productivity.

November 2, 2018
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Verizon’s Palm Device – Redundant or Boon?

So, it’s not really a phone that makes calls, texts, runs Android with a full suite of apps, has a 12MP camera, runs social media, does voice commands, plays media, can run without your regular phone, but syncs with it … Continue reading

March 19, 2013
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Your Phone’s Security Is A Joke!

Smartphone Security There are two ways to keep your device safe from hackers: Never activate any form of data sharing. That means no Bluetooth, no Wi-Fi, no NFC, no 1X/3G/4G data, and even no GPS! Even text messages could contain … Continue reading

October 16, 2012
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Is website “X” safe to visit?

You saw this link, or maybe a “friend” sent a link for website “X” to you, and you want to see if there is any big risk of catching a virus or other malware by visiting the site.  But how do you … Continue reading

September 24, 2012
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20% of Adult Americans Using Apps For Disasters

Here are a few websites with news articles claiming that up to 20% of adult Americans are using apps during disasters and emergencies.  Not surprising since we are in the dawn of the digital era… The Herald Online: http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/08/31/4227680/more-americans-using-mobile-apps.html Mobi … Continue reading