If you’re like most people, your chat app is limited to asking basic questions or maybe touching base with a colleague. You switch tabs to do one thing and toggle back to do another. It would be great if completing a task were just a matter of keyboard shortcuts and menu items in a single […]
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5 social media tips to drive your growth
Setting up a business can be overwhelming, especially now that digital marketing is so crucial. Many small businesses and start-ups find themselves not knowing where to go after purchasing a year’s subscription to WordPress. Although marketing your business online could fill several full-time positions, here are a few simple tips to get you started. Social […]
How MTD improves your mobile security
Protecting your business data goes beyond protecting your office computers and networks. A solution called mobile threat detection (MTD) puts up digital barriers around your company’s mobile devices to block malware and other threats unique to their form factor. Here’s what you need to know about MTD. MTD and machine learning Mobile threat detection is […]
Which virtualization type does your SMB need?
Virtualization technology is the next big business trend of the decade, as it has already allowed many businesses to improve their operational flow. In this article, we will discuss the different types of virtualization and how they can positively affect your work. What is virtualization? By virtualizing any of the items below, you can trick […]
Office 365’s Upgraded Defense Against Email Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks on small to mid-sized businesses are increasing in frequency and sophistication. Luckily for Office 365 users, some serious updates have been made in the defense against email phishing. In April 2018, Microsoft upgraded Office 365’s Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) features to better detect spoofed emails, compromised accounts, unsafe links, and harmful attachments, and thereby prevent a wide variety of phishing scams.
Take notes the modern way with OneNote
Note-taking is an essential skill for students and professionals. Whether it’s a board meeting, a conference, or a lecture, you will inevitably need to list, quote, and summarize certain points. Fortunately, you no longer have to rely on longhand to record your notes. With Microsoft OneNote, not only can you can type important notes, but […]
Before the Breach: How to be Proactive About Cybersecurity
Small and mid-sized business owners have so much on their plate that being proactive about cybersecurity often gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. Unfortunately, it takes a breach or hack to bring this issue to the forefront of many organizations, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
The risks posed by Windows 10 bloatware
Have you bought a new PC or laptop recently? Don’t be too impressed by so-called value-added pre-installed software, as these take up storage space and use up processing power. More than this, a new report shows that free trial versions of browser toolbars, video games, and antivirus programs can make you vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. […]
Autocomplete password risks
Advertisements and “helpful” suggestions based on your internet browsing habits can be troubling. But what’s even more alarming is that hackers have found another way of tracking you via seemingly harmless autocomplete passwords. Here’s what you need to know.
Should you get an SSD for your Mac?
Solid state drives (SSDs) are now standard issue across Mac computers. But if you have an older Mac, you can easily upgrade it with an SSD and benefit from the many performance advantages of this type of storage device. They’re faster SSDs have the clear advantage over HDDs in terms of data access speed. To […]