Archive for April 2014
Breathe Life into Your Laptop Battery
If we told you that a battery’s performance decreases as time goes on, how many of you would be surprised? The same goes for anything. Nothing lasts forever, and batteries are no different. However, there are ways you can increase the lifespan of your laptop’s battery. Portable technology is important for your business, and a…
Read MoreDANGER! Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Not Patched Yet, No Fix for XP
Internet Explorer is one of the most used web browsers. Despite this, there have been various security problems with it, and another one has just been found – a zero-day vulnerability that leaves IE users at the mercy of hackers. We will cover what you need to know to keep your business safe. The vulnerability,…
Read More3 Internet Dangers That Can Harm Your Kids and What You Can Do About Them!
The Internet is a powerful tool. Another powerful tool is the circular saw. You wouldn’t give your kid a circular saw and let them use it without any supervision. In the same way, you shouldn’t let your kid use the Internet unsupervised and without any training. Here are three dangers of the Internet that you…
Read MoreFake App “Virus Shield” Dupes 10,000+ Users!
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting scammed, and the scammers of today love using technology to rip you off and leave you with that sinking scammy feeling. The best way to avoid scams is to be proactive and know what to look for. New to your list of scams to be on the…
Read MoreDon’t Be Taken by the Cloud Computing Trend!
It’s the nature of trends for people to want to capitalize on them, which means that many sellers of what’s trendy may have little experience working with the trends that they’re selling. As a business looking to take advantage of the latest technology trends, it’s important that you’re not bamboozled by a smooth talking technology…
Read MoreDon’t Get Trapped in PowerPoint Purgatory
Everyone dreads presentations, but for different reasons. Some people are just afraid of public speaking, or they are just overall unorganized. In the end, well designed presentations are essential for your company’s success, whether they are given to clients or to your employees. Thankfully, there are ways to minimize the stress that giving a presentation…
Read More4,238,983 Records Compromised So Far in 2014… and Counting
2014 has been a year of technological advancement, but with any kind of advances such as these, there will always be those who want to steal the work of others. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center and , as of March this year, there have been 204 instances of data breaches this year alone.…
Read More3 New Wireless Security Solutions that Don’t Require Passwords
Is your wireless router an older model? If it is, then you owe it to yourself to upgrade the latest model. Depending on your Internet connection, upgrading your wireless router may be the easiest way to increase your bandwidth. Next-gen routers also come with new easy-to-use security features that don’t require passwords, making an upgrade…
Read More3 Ways Cloud Computing is Changing IT for the Better
Cloud computing is making everything easier. Companies that operated IT infrastructures of their own before the cloud know firsthand how much easier it is thanks to the cloud. A brief comparison of doing business before and after the cloud will show just how much cloud computing is changing things. Think about what it was like…
Read MoreUrgent: Protect Yourself Against Heartbleed
April 7th 2014 was a big day for the world, not only because Microsoft ended security support for Windows XP, but because a massive security flaw was found in the OpenSSL cryptographic library. This problem, called the Heartbleed bug, was found by Google Security, and it leaks information from any applications and services utilizing OpenSSL.…
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