Archive for December 2018
Why Your Google Account’s Security is So Important
These days, it seems that to have a computer is to have a Google account. If one isn’t used for professional purposes, it is used as a personalized solution – and no wonder. The convenience and accessibility of these accounts alone are compelling, even before one considers the versatility that this account brings with it.…
Read MoreThe 5 Flagships Available Today
Smartphones are amazing and as a result a lot of people have jumped on board. So, when the annual financials came out, it was a minor surprise to see that the smartphone market was in significant decline. There are many reasons for this, but the main one has to be that older devices are holding…
Read MoreHow Can You Find that Lost Smartphone?
One of the major aspects of smartphones is how portable they are. Thanks to them, business professionals can be productive while out of the office, no matter where they are. Unfortunately, this also means that they have more of an opportunity to lose their devices, along with the data they contain. If the device is…
Read MoreHow the Grinch Didn’t Send that Email!
An email’s important, That much is clear fact – But you need to stay safe From an email attack. There’s so many threats, and with attackers so busy how can you stop them all without getting dizzy? To answer this question, we look to one Who, who smartly saved Christmas from disaster, part two! We…
Read MoreDon’t Get Scammed with Gift Cards
It’s the holiday season, and shoppers are flocking to stores to find the perfect gift for anyone: the gift card. However, these handy little plastic rectangles may not be so perfect after all. This year, they’ve been a key component to a business email compromise scam that has been popular in the past few months.…
Read More10 Tips To Guard Against SamSam Ransomware
In July 2018, an article published by Naked Security stated that SamSam, one of the latest ransomware threats, has been one of the most costly and dangerous attacks in history. SamSam leeched at least $6 million from unwitting victims, some of which were well-known businesses and government operations. SamSam ended up costing the Colorado Department of Transportation upwards of…
Read MoreTip of the Week: Easy Android Use Tricks
Android devices are known for being customizable, which doesn’t always translate well to user-friendliness. However, if configured properly, these devices feature some nifty shortcuts to just about any function you might require from your device. Here are just four easy ones: Easy Camera Let’s face it – the integrated camera is one of the most-often…
Read MoreFive Gadgets for the Techie in Your Life
With the holiday season in full swing, finding good gifts for the technology lover in your life may actually be more frustrating than you’d think. Since there are so many options, people will often get paralysis from trying to find the right gift and end up going the gift card route. Today we will look…
Read More6.8M Facebook Users Hit By New Photo Bug
Facebook has just announced that a Photo API bug gave app developers access to user photos outside of the scope intended for 5.6 million users. This includes granting apps access to Facebook Stories, Marketplace photos, and photos that were uploaded but not shared. The bug was in effect from September 13th to September 25th. As…
Read MoreThree Gifts for Your IT Resource
The holiday season is here, and the spirit of giving is in the air. Why not give the IT professional in your life a few things that they’ve been wishing for all year? Here, we’ve compiled a list of things you can give them, some of which will cost you (and your business) nothing. Wish…
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