While the rest of us are adjusting to the new “normal” of staying inside, hackers have gone into full overdrive with scams related to the coronavirus pandemic. [Read more…]
4 Negative Consequences of Not Routinely Updating Your Operating System
Updates have become a part of life when you work with technology. You look down at your phone, and inevitably there are apps asking to be updated. When you’re working away on a project, suddenly a window will pop up telling you your operating system (OS) has an update to apply. [Read more…]
What Are the Technology Options for Working Remotely?
One of the biggest trends in offices over the past 10 years has been employees working remotely. This trend has tracked along with the growth of cloud services, which allow anywhere/anytime access to work data and productivity tools like Office 365. [Read more…]
Cloud & Cloud Storage Basics (iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox)
The Cloud has been “the” buzzword of the decade by far, but much more than just being a buzzword, it’s fundamentally changed the way we work and handle data. [Read more…]
Here’s Why You Should Reboot Your Computer At Least Once a Week
When is the last time you rebooted your computer? Many people aren’t sure. It’s easy to get into the habit of just putting your PC into sleep mode when you’re not using it, then just wake it up and you’re ready to go. No waiting for it to start up. [Read more…]
5 Reasons You Should Consider Using a Password Manager at Home & Work
When it comes to password security, there are two opposing forces. One is the need to use long, strong, and unique passwords for every login you use. The other is the fact that we use so many passwords on a regular basis, that it’s impossible to remember them all if they’re as strong as they should be. [Read more…]
How to Ensure Your IoT Devices Aren’t Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Hackers
This past holiday season, Amazon’s biggest sellers included plenty of IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Their Echo Dot and Echo Show voice-activated assistants were big sellers, along with other internet connected smart devices like the Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote and the Wyze Cam indoor smart security camera. [Read more…]
How to Set Up Your New Wi-Fi Router Securely to Keep Your Data Protected
One constant in just about every home and office is a Wi-Fi router. Being connected is a necessity these days no matter where you live or what type of business you’re in, and the wireless router is the “grand central station” that all your computers and devices use to get online. [Read more…]
Should I Pay for Identity Theft Protection? Are These Services Worth It?
You’ve probably seen one of those commercials with a dangerous looking figure sitting behind a computer and the words “Dark Web” coming up on the screen. This is a common visual that you’ll see in ads for identity theft services, like LifeLock. [Read more…]
Stop Getting Fooled by Calls from Scammers Pretending to be Microsoft, Apple, IRS and Others
“Hello, I’m calling from Microsoft support and we’ve received an alert that our latest security update didn’t install correctly on your computer. If you have a few moments, I’ll be happy to walk you through the process over the phone to make sure your device is updated properly.” [Read more…]
