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What Should You Expect in the New iOS 17?

Apple’s iOS updates have always been eagerly anticipated. iPhone and iPad users around the world get excited to see what their devices can do next. The newest major upcoming release will be for iOS 17. This fall, Apple is set to introduce a host of exciting new features and improvements. [...]

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Productivity

These Technologies Can Help You Run Your Small Business Better

Running a small business can be challenging. But advancements in technology have opened a world of opportunities. Small business owners can use [...]

25
Sep

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Business

These 5 Small Business Tech Trends Can Fuel Your Growth

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, small businesses have more opportunities than ever. Many of these call for leveraging technology to their advantage. [...]

20
Sep

Cybersecurity

Learn How to Spot Fake LinkedIn Sales Bots

LinkedIn has become an invaluable platform for professionals. People use it to connect, network, and explore business opportunities. But with its growing [...]

15
Sep

Microsoft

Have You Tried Out Microsoft Designer Yet? (Get the Scoop Here)

September 10, 2023

As technology continues to advance, so does the landscape of design tools. Microsoft has been a company at the forefront of business apps. Microsoft 365 began with about seven apps. It now offers new users access to over 20. One of the newest ones added is Microsoft Designer. This quick-and-easy [...]

Cybersecurity

6 Reasons Access Management Has Become a Critical Part of Cybersecurity

September 5, 2023

Cybersecurity has become paramount for businesses and individuals alike. Cyber threats abound, and data breaches and malware attacks are costly. Attacks come from all sectors, including the cloud tools you use every day. The average employee uses 36 cloud-based services daily. Managing access to sensitive data and resources has become [...]

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What is Zero-Click Malware? How Do You Fight It?

August 31, 2023

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve. They pose significant risks to individuals and organizations alike. One such threat gaining prominence is zero-click malware. This insidious form of malware requires no user interaction. It can silently compromise devices and networks. One example of this type of attack happened [...]

Cybersecurity

Top 7 Cybersecurity Risks of Remote Work & How to Address Them

August 25, 2023

Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent times. It provides flexibility and convenience for employees. Additionally, telecommuting reduces office costs for employers. Many also cite productivity benefits due to fewer distractions. Research shows a 56% reduction in unproductive time when working at home vs. the office. But there are [...]

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Microsoft

Have You Tried Microsoft Universal Print? (Learn What It Can Do for You)

August 20, 2023

In today’s digital workplace, printing remains an essential function. This is true for just about all businesses. But keeping up with your print infrastructure can be a time-consuming task. One printer down can mean work comes to a standstill. Another issue is keeping up with all those printer drivers. If [...]

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IT Management

Handy Checklist for Handling Technology Safely During a Home or Office Move

August 15, 2023

Moving can be a chaotic and stressful time. Especially when it comes to handling your valuable technology. Whether you’re relocating your home or office, it’s essential to take extra care. Both with fragile items and when packing and moving your devices and other tech items. To help you navigate this [...]

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Do You Still Believe in These Common Tech Myths?

August 10, 2023

In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in our lives. But along with the rapid advancements and innovations, several myths have persisted. Is it okay to leave your smartphone charging overnight? Do Macs get viruses? And what about those 5G towers? What’s going on with those? Common tech [...]

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Cybersecurity

7 Advantages of Adopting a Defense-in-Depth Cybersecurity Strategy

August 5, 2023

Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. In 2022, ransomware attacks jumped by 93%. The introduction of ChatGPT will only increase the potential damage of cyber-attacks. Protecting sensitive data and systems requires a comprehensive approach. One that goes beyond a single security solution. This is where a defense-in-depth cybersecurity [...]

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Is Your Online Shopping App Invading Your Privacy?

July 25, 2023

Online shopping has become a common activity for many people. It’s convenient, easy, and allows [...]

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How to Use Threat Modeling to Reduce Your Cybersecurity Risk

July 20, 2023

As cyber threats continue to increase, businesses must take proactive steps. They need to protect [...]

Business Email Compromise Jumped 81% Last Year! Learn How to Fight It

July 15, 2023

In recent years, electronic mail (email for short) has become an essential part of our [...]

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10 Tips to Help Small Businesses Get Ready for the Unexpected

July 10, 2023

What would you do if your business suffered a ransomware attack tomorrow? Do you have [...]

9 NSA Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network

July 5, 2023

In today’s world, technology is ubiquitous, and connectivity is a must. Securing your home network [...]

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What Is Push-Bombing & How Can You Prevent It?

June 30, 2023

Cloud account takeover has become a major problem for organizations. Think about how much work [...]

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Is It Time to Ditch the Passwords for More Secure Passkeys?

June 25, 2023

Passwords are the most used method of authentication, but they are also one of the [...]

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How to Create Insightful Dashboards in Microsoft Power BI

June 20, 2023

Data visualization is a powerful tool for communicating complex data. It presents it in a [...]

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Best Ways to Use ChatGPT at Your Business (Without Things Getting Out of Hand)

June 15, 2023

It’s hard to turn around online these days without running into ChatGPT. Both Bing and [...]

7 Smart Ways to Secure Your Wireless Printer & Keep Your Home Network Safe

June 10, 2023

Many people worry about someone hacking their computer. But they’re not really thinking about their [...]

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6 Immediate Steps You Should Take If Your Netflix Account is Hacked

June 5, 2023

Netflix is one of the most popular and well-known streaming services. It has nearly 231 [...]

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What Is App Fatigue & Why Is It a Security Issue?

May 31, 2023

The number of apps and web tools that employees use on a regular basis continues [...]

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These Everyday Objects Can Lead to Identity Theft

May 25, 2023

You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to a breach of your personal data. [...]

How to Use the New Virtual Appointments in Microsoft Teams

May 20, 2023

Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer questions [...]

Check Out the Coolest Tech from CES 2023

May 15, 2023

At the beginning of each year, a group of global innovators meets. They introduce and [...]

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7 Customer-Facing Technologies to Give You an Advantage

May 10, 2023

Customers look for convenience. In today’s world that means technology that makes their life easier. [...]

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6 Things You Should Do to Handle Data Privacy Updates

May 5, 2023

Once data began going digital, authorities realized a need to protect it. Thus, the creation [...]

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Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here’s What You Need to Know

April 30, 2023

Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are [...]

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Why You Need to Think Twice Before Using Lensa AI & Other Self-Portrait Apps

April 25, 2023

It’s a common theme. You begin seeing these amazing CGI images of your friends on [...]

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Microsoft Forms: One of the Handiest Freebies in Microsoft 365

April 20, 2023

Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud platforms in the world, with about [...]

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Data Backup Is Not Enough, You Also Need Data Protection

April 15, 2023

The need to back up data has been around since floppy disks. Data loss happens [...]

8 Reasons Every Company Is Now a Technology Company

April 10, 2023

Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology [...]

6 Steps to Effective Vulnerability Management for Your Technology

April 5, 2023

Technology vulnerabilities are an unfortunate side effect of innovation. When software companies push new updates, [...]

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Is That Really a Text from Your CEO… or Is It a Scam?

March 31, 2023

Imagine you’re going about your day when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. [...]

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6 Ways to Prevent Misconfiguration (the Main Cause of Cloud Breaches)

March 25, 2023

Misconfiguration of cloud solutions is often overlooked when companies plan cybersecurity strategies. Cloud apps are [...]

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The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employees’ Every Digital Movement

March 20, 2023

Since the pandemic, employers around the world have needed to change. They’ve had to shift [...]

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Smart Tips to Stop Money From Being Stolen Through Online Banking

March 15, 2023

There are a lot of things that have changed since the invention of the internet. [...]

Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS

March 10, 2023

Microsoft released the Windows 11 operating system (OS) over a year ago. It was largely [...]

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4 Proven Ways to Mitigate the Costs of a Data Breach

March 5, 2023

No business wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult [...]

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Mobile Malware Has Increased 500% – What Should You Do?

February 28, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered an alarming mobile statistic. During the first few months of 2022, mobile [...]

How Is the Metaverse Going to Change Business?

February 25, 2023

The new buzzword around town is “metaverse.” But what does that actually mean for businesses? [...]

Have You Had Data Exposed in One of These Recent Data Breaches

February 20, 2023

There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications. Data breaches are [...]

2023 Trends in Data Privacy That Could Impact Your Compliance

February 15, 2023

Data privacy has been a growing requirement ever since the internet age began. So much [...]

8 Tech Checks to Make Before You Travel

February 10, 2023

Our technology inevitably comes with us when we travel. Most of us won’t even travel [...]

Maximize Your Business Potential: 7 Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT Services

February 7, 2023

Outsourcing your IT services has become a popular trend among small and large businesses alike. [...]

7 Most Exciting App Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2022

February 5, 2023

If you follow Microsoft products, then you may know about Microsoft Ignite. Held annually, it [...]

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What’s Changing in the Cybersecurity Insurance Market?

January 31, 2023

Cybersecurity insurance is still a pretty new concept for many SMBs. It was initially introduced [...]

What Cybersecurity Attack Trends Should You Watch Out for in 2023?

January 25, 2023

The new year has just begun and it’s a time of renewal as we plan [...]

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Don’t Set Yourself Up to Fail: Tips for Safer Home Security Setups

January 20, 2023

The global home security market has been growing by leaps and bounds. By 2026, experts [...]

Align Your Team to Company Targets with Microsoft Viva Goals

January 15, 2023

You often hear the words “digital transformation” and “collaboration.” But what do they actually mean? [...]

7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office

January 10, 2023

The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from [...]

5 Ways to Balance User Productivity with Solid Authentication Protocols

January 5, 2023

One constant struggle in offices is the balance between productivity and security. If you give [...]

What to Include in a Year-end Technology Infrastructure Review

December 31, 2022

When the year is coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to plan for [...]

What Are the Advantages of Implementing Conditional Access?

December 25, 2022

It seems that nearly as long as passwords have been around, they’ve been a major [...]

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Tips for Overcoming Barriers to a Smooth BYOD Program

December 20, 2022

Bring your own device (BYOD) is a concept that took hold after the invention of [...]

Simple Setup Checklist for Microsoft Teams

December 15, 2022

Microsoft Teams is a lot of things. It’s a video conferencing tool, a team messaging [...]

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7 Things to Consider When Getting a New Computer to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

December 10, 2022

Have you ever bought a new computer and then had buyer’s remorse a few months [...]

7 Apps That Can Help You Improve Customer Experience in 2023

December 5, 2022

Paying attention to your customer experience directly impacts your bottom line. Companies that are “customer-centric” [...]

What Are the Most Helpful VoIP Features for Small Businesses?

November 30, 2022

Just five or six years ago, VoIP was still considered a “different” type of business [...]

Simple Guide to Follow for Better Endpoint Protection

November 25, 2022

Endpoints make up much of a company’s network and IT infrastructure. This is a collection [...]

Insider Threats Are Getting More Dangerous! Here’s How to Stop Them

November 20, 2022

One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. [...]

Everything You Need to Know About Microsoft Viva Sales

November 15, 2022

Data entry can be a real drag for salespeople. The time they spend on administrative [...]

Checklist for Better Digital Offboarding of Employees

November 10, 2022

Digital footprints cover today’s modern workplace. Employees begin making these the moment they’re hired. They [...]

9 Urgent Security Tips for Online Holiday Shopping

November 5, 2022

The holiday shopping season is taking off. This means that scammers have also revved up [...]

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7 Pro Tips for Microsoft 365

October 31, 2022

Microsoft 365 is the most popular of all major office productivity software. It has 48.8% [...]

What Is Microsoft Defender for Individuals & What Does It Do?

October 25, 2022

When you hear about Microsoft adding security apps to M365, it’s often the business versions. [...]

The Biggest Vulnerabilities that Hackers are Feasting on Right Now

October 20, 2022

Software vulnerabilities are an unfortunate part of working with technology. A developer puts out a [...]

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Small Businesses Are Attacked by Hackers 3x More than Larger Ones

October 15, 2022

Have you felt more secure from cyberattacks because you have a smaller business? Maybe you [...]

Internet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)

October 10, 2022

After being the main entry to the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, [...]

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5 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Digital Workplace

October 5, 2022

The pandemic has been a reality that companies around the world have shared. It required [...]

You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks

September 30, 2022

Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That’s [...]

What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?

September 25, 2022

Few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a [...]

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Microsoft Productivity Score Overview

September 20, 2022

Productivity can be challenging to track, no matter where employees are working. How do you [...]

Helpful Tips for Keeping Your Shared Cloud Storage Organized

September 15, 2022

Cloud file storage revolutionized the way we handle documents. No more having to email files [...]

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6 Important IT Policies Any Size Company Should Implement

September 10, 2022

Many small businesses make the mistake of skipping policies. They feel that things don’t need [...]

6 Discontinued Technology Tools You Should Not Be Using Any Longer

September 5, 2022

One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly. Tools that were once staples, like [...]

How Using the SLAM Method Can Improve Phishing Detection

August 31, 2022

There is a reason why phishing is usually at the top of the list for [...]

Did You Just Receive a Text from Yourself? Learn What Smishing Scams to Expect

August 25, 2022

How many text messages from companies do you receive today as compared to about two [...]

How Often Do You Need to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Awareness?

August 20, 2022

You’ve completed your annual phishing training. This includes teaching employees how to spot phishing emails. [...]

Home Security: Why You Should Put IoT Devices on a Guest Wi-Fi Network

August 15, 2022

The number of internet-connected devices in homes has been growing. It’s increased exponentially over the [...]

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Get More Unplugged Laptop Time with These Battery-Saving Hacks

August 10, 2022

One of the big draws of a laptop computer is that you can use it [...]

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5 Exciting Ways Microsoft 365 Can Enable the Hybrid Office

August 5, 2022

“Hybrid office” is the new buzzword you’ll hear used in business discussions. It’s the mix [...]

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Which Form of MFA Is the Most Secure? Which Is the Most Convenient?

July 31, 2022

Credential theft is now at an all-time high and is responsible for more data breaches [...]

What does the global chip shortage mean for your business?

July 25, 2022

For the past couple of years, the tech world has been struggling with a huge [...]

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Top 5 Mobile Device Attacks You Need to Watch Out For

July 25, 2022

Smartphones and tablets are often the preferred device for communications, web searching, and accessing many [...]

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Signs That Your Computer May Be Infected with Malware

July 20, 2022

Approximately 34% of businesses take a week or longer to regain access to their data [...]

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Should I Consider Switching to Microsoft’s Edge Browser? (Top Features)

July 15, 2022

One of the most important applications we choose is our internet browser. When on a [...]

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Pros & Cons of Using the Windows 365 Cloud PC

July 10, 2022

While many companies have moved most of their workflows to the cloud, there is still [...]

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Are Two Monitors Really More Productive Than One?

July 5, 2022

When you see those people with two monitors, you may assume they do some specialized [...]

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What You Need to Know About the Rise in Supply Chain Cyberattacks

June 30, 2022

Any cyberattack is dangerous, but the particularly devastating ones are those on supply chain [...]

Do you struggle with your VPN?

June 29, 2022

With many of our mobile workforces now working in a hybrid environment or fully remote, [...]

The most powerful Microsoft Teams feature you might not know about.

June 29, 2022

If you’ve been using Microsoft Teams for some time now, you’ll know how powerful it [...]

3 tips to speed up your internet (at home or in the office)

June 29, 2022

Almost all workforce employees rely on an internet connection to get their work done. In [...]

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What Are the Best Ways to Give an Older PC New Life?

June 25, 2022

Purchasing a new computer is a big investment. Many small businesses and home PC owners [...]

Microsoft Teams Plan Comparison: Free vs M365 Business vs Teams Essentials

June 20, 2022

The shift to remote work over the last two years has caused companies to realign [...]

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How to Protect Your Online Accounts from Being Breached

June 15, 2022

Stolen login credentials are a hot commodity on the Dark Web. There’s a price for [...]

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6 Ways to Combat Social Phishing Attacks

June 10, 2022

Phishing is the number one method of attack delivery for everything from ransomware to credential [...]

The June 2022 Guide – Business Owners briefing: Reducing the Burden On Your Brain and Increase Productivity

June 8, 2022

The business owner’s briefing: Reduce the burden on your brain and Increase Productivity The latest [...]

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4 Interesting Cloud Storage Trends to Watch for in 2022

June 5, 2022

One area of cloud computing that is used widely, but often isn’t as flashy as [...]

5 Things You Should Never Do on a Work Computer

May 31, 2022

Whether you work remotely or in an office, the line between personal and work tasks [...]

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Alarming Phishing Attack Trends to Beware of in 2022

May 25, 2022

In 2020, 75% of companies around the world experienced a phishing attack. Phishing remains one [...]

Important Steps to Take Before You Recycle a Mobile Phone Number

May 20, 2022

It’s not unusual to change a mobile number from time to time. For example, when [...]

These Google Search Tips Will Save You Tons of Time!

May 15, 2022

Over 2.4 million searches happen every minute on Google. It’s often the first stop people [...]

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Top 5 Cybersecurity Mistakes That Leave Your Data at Risk

May 10, 2022

The global damage of cybercrime has risen to an average of $11 million USD per [...]

What Are the Most Helpful Features of Windows 11?

May 5, 2022

Windows 11 has been out for a few months now, beginning rollout in October of [...]

What could digital IT transformation do for your business?

May 5, 2022

Using modern technology to bring on a revolution in your business We have all seen [...]

What You Should Include in a Cyber Incident Response Plan

May 5, 2022

Data breaches or ransomware attacks are a scary reality for any small to medium enterprise. [...]

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Lead Your Business More Effectively by Implementing Unified Communications

April 30, 2022

Unified communications are a go-to solution for business owners looking to streamline their businesses and [...]

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Making Your VoIP Network Bulletproof (Six Tips to Protect Your VoIP from Cyberattacks)

April 25, 2022

Hardly any phone call system in a business beats VoIP when it comes to efficiency [...]

The Critical Importance of Virtualized Infrastructure Security (And 4 Ways to Enhance It)

April 20, 2022

A torn-down virtual infrastructure creates risks for any business. And it can have a significant [...]

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