How to secure your passwords Generate random passwords using a password manager To make the most of your password manager, you’ll want to use a strong and unique password for each account. That’s because if someone gets access to one of your accounts and can then log into another account (which often happens when people…
Hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD) are the two main types of storage devices you should consider. When comparing the two, there are a few different factors to consider such as speed, capacity, cost, durability, and noise. While hard disk drives (HDD) have been around longer, both types of storage devices have…
Microsoft Excel is an excellent tool for data management, analysis, and organization. Each update released is better than the previous version, making it a more powerful tool each time. The latest version, Excel 2021 for Windows, has many new additions and features that will make your job easier. Keep reading to learn how to take…
Have you ever lost a pair of keys before? Or blown a tire out while driving? Maybe you carry a spare charger with you in the unfortunate event your phone dies. The key theme in all these examples is having a backup plan in place in case things don’t go as planned. If having a…
As businesses continue to transition to hybrid/remote work environments, it has become extremely important for companies to have a reliable form of communication. The standard route that many businesses take is to issue company phones to their employees. This way, every staff member has phone and a reliable form of communication. However, we have found…
Microsoft Word has long been regarded as one of the best document processing applications in history. And Microsoft isn’t resting on its laurels, as it continues to bring more features for users to enjoy. Here are some productivity features you should take advantage of. Work online Don’t have the Word app on your computer, tablet,…
It’s cyber security awareness month, which means it’s the perfect time to evaluate your cyber-attack prevention resources and methods. As with any tragic event or set of circumstances, most people never think it will happen to them. While it may not happen to you tomorrow or next week, you want to have preventative measures in…
As digital-based technology advances in complexity, traditional cybersecurity loses its potency, leaving many businesses vulnerable to exploitation. These unintended consequences worsen from cyberattacks which continue to increase in frequency and sophistication. Businesses of every size and industry can no longer afford to rely on obsolete security practices while the cost of cybercrime skyrocket to $6 trillion…
Do you have a Facebook account? Even if it has been a while since you last logged on there is a new threat you should be aware of. A new strain of malware called FlyTrap was used recently to take control of thousands of Facebook accounts. Yours could be next if it hasn’t been compromised…
Retailers, hospitals and financial institutions tend to be the targets of choice for the hackers of the world. Of course they’re not the only targets. The simple truth is that any company can find itself in the cross hairs of a hacker. The most recent victim is Taiwanese motherboard manufacturer Gigabyte. In addition to shutting…