Everyone seems to have been talking about “the cloud” for at least the past few years. With more and more businesses moving to the cloud and taking advantage of the huge benefits that it offers there are still others are still hesitant due to a few factors. Some want to fully understand what the cloud…
Remote Support Will Create Tech That Works for You. There are few things as frustrating as IT issues getting in the way of your work. Even the simplest of problems can break your flow, ruin your productivity, and waste your time. IT should be working to boost your day instead of slowing you down. Tripping…
Hackers today have many ways in which to attack small businesses and business owners. Many hackers attempt to gain information or attack businesses with malware, viruses or phishing attacks. One or more of these techniques can be combined with gaining physical access in an attempt to steal information and data from vulnerable firms. This articles…
According to reports, as of October 2018, 40% of the computers in use today run Windows 7. While it seems they are the best loved operating system when it comes to Windows right now, all good things must come to an end. That includes Windows 7, well sort of. Microsoft has announced that as of…
Phishing attacks have been around for a long time. Designed to steal your credentials or trick you into installing malicious software, they have persisted in the IT world precisely because they have been so devastatingly simple and effective. Today, a more modern and more effective version of the same attack is commonly used. A typical…
Most of us can admit that we have lost track of time during the workday on occasion. Sometimes time can get away from you, particularly when you’re busy. Often you can be running late before you know it and wondering where the day has gone. Find out how using Office 365 to organize your work…
Up to 500 million travelers could be compromised as hotel chain Marriott International have announced a security breach in their guest database. Analysts recently alerted the firm to a vulnerability that has granted hackers access to the hotel chain’s systems since 2014. The firm announced their Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) loyalty program was compromised for…
To Update or Not to Update? What to Do Before Applying Upgrades and Patches One thing that Mac and Windows computer users have in common are all those operating system (OS) and software updates. While they’re important for security, they can also get in the way when you’re in the middle of something. Often the…
Email has allowed us to send and receive messages more easily than ever before. While this is a good thing, it can lead to problems. You may receive dozens or even hundreds of emails in a day. At this point, it feels like you’re wasting your entire day dealing with those incoming messages. Even worse,…
Microsoft Office has been the office suite for more than a decade, whether it’s for businesses or students doing their homework. Other applications have come and gone, but it’s expected that most people will be doing their work in Word, Excel or PowerPoint. While you may have an older version of Office that you love,…