What Does "Right to Repair" Mean, and Why Does It Matter?
Tuesday, August 03, 2021What Does "Right to Repair" Mean, and Why Does It Matter? You may not think of yourself as "handy," so the thought may not even have crossed your mind to take apart your cell phone or laptop to try and repair it. But did you know that in certain cases it might be illegal for…... Read More
Choosing the Right Computer Monitor
Tuesday, August 03, 2021Choosing the Right Computer Monitor Your hardware, software, and internet connection shape your computing experience. The last essential piece of the puzzle? The monitor you use. The first thing you need to consider is what you'll be using the monitor for most. Gamers will have different requirements than those professionals or families viewing photos. Once…... Read More
OK Google, How Safe Are You Really?
Thursday, July 22, 2021OK Google, How Safe Are You Really? Are you prompting Siri, Google, or Alexa? When you talk a home assistant, you join a growing number of smart homes. Smart home assistants search online, start phone calls, order groceries, play music, turn lights on. All with a single spoken command. Research into how people use Google…... Read More
ZTNA Is Possible for Small Businesses
Monday, June 28, 2021ZTNA Is Possible for Small Businesses When you see the letters ZTNA, you may not immediately think cybersecurity, but you should, as those letters stand for zero-trust network access. This article explains what ZTNA is and why it is advisable for securing remote access. Globally, work environments are re-opening to employees. Yet remote work is…... Read More
Signs You Aren't Budgeting Enough for IT
Monday, June 28, 2021Signs You Aren't Budgeting Enough for IT Generally, we like to make the argument that nothing about your small business is too small. We do say it a lot in relation to cybersecurity - no size of business is immune. Yet, there is the chance your IT budget is too small. Consider these indicators that…... Read More
Everyone Plays a Role in Cybersecurity
Monday, June 28, 2021Everyone Plays a Role in Cybersecurity Hollywood would have us believe that cyberattacks are elaborately planned and use expensive, sophisticated tools developed by James Bond's tech guru, Q. Yet in real life, most hacks are nothing like that. The cybercriminals often simply fool a human to gain access. Phishing remains a primary way to attack.…... Read More
Business Continuity vs. Disaster Recovery: What's the Difference?
Monday, June 28, 2021Business Continuity vs. Disaster Recovery: What's the Difference? The risk of cyberattack is still growing globally, and no business is too small to hack or breach. It's important to plan for business continuity and disaster recovery, and to do so in advance so you're prepared for the worst. But first, you'll need to understand the…... Read More
Beware of These Social Media Scams
Monday, June 28, 2021Beware These Social Media Scams Huntington Volvo? Rowe Subaru? What will your hilarious quiz results be when you enter your fourth-grade teacher's name and first model of car? You may think it's silly entertainment … until it isn't. Many fun social media questionnaires are set up by hackers to steal your identity. It seems like…... Read More
6 Uses for Your Old, Extra Computers
Monday, June 28, 20216 Uses for Your Old, Extra Computers When you've upgraded to a new computer, the old one is a bit of an albatross. You paid good money for that desktop or laptop, and you want to continue to see return on investment. Plus, disposing of that technology feels wasteful. It's not as if a computer…... Read More
Why Your Updates Are More Important Than Ever
Tuesday, June 22, 2021Why Your Windows Updates Are More Important Than Ever Stories about hackers and virus attacks seem to be making the news almost every day, and many of these news stories include tips on how you can avoid becoming a victim. One common theme among these tips is making sure your Windows operating system up to…... Read More
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