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Business OperationsHow To Start A Bullet-Pointed List In Just One Click
WORD: Start a bullet-pointed list in just one click
June 20, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityScreencastify Issue Could Allow Someone To Steal Recorded Videos
Are you one of the legions of users making use of the Screencastify Chrome extension? It's a fantastic Chrome extension that allows you to almost effortlessly create screencasts for a variety of purposes.
June 18, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Google Chrome Soon To Fix Multiple Security Issues
Are you a Google Chrome user? If so, be aware that the company recently released a stable version of Chrome 102 and is urging all users of its browser to update right away. The latest release contains a total of 32 security fixes on Windows, Mac and Linux.
June 17, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Reply To Emails Without Using The Mouse
OUTLOOK: Create a good folder structure for your emails
June 17, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Create A Good Folder Structure For Your Emails
OUTLOOK: Create a good folder structure for your emails
June 17, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityGeneral Motors Customer Data Leaked By Credential Stuffing Attacks
Do you own a Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac? If so, be aware that GM recently acknowledged that they fell victim to a credential stuffing attack a little over a month ago.
June 16, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsThe Latest Windows 11 Update Fixes Dozens Of Issues
Are you a Windows 11 early adopter? If so, you'll want to grab the latest update KB5014019. It contains several important bug fixes including fixes for Direct3D app crashing issues, slow file copying issues, and an issue with the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) driver. Some users have reported the TPM driver was dramatically increasing system startup time.
June 15, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow to Build Trust Using Your SMB’s Technology
Technology can be a daunting investment for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Between the initial cost and the time and effort it takes to maintain and keep up with technology, it’s little wonder why so many SMBs are hesitant to invest in it.
June 15, 2022 3 min -
CybersecurityBe Aware That ChromeLoader Malware Is Picking Up Steam
A browser hijacker called "ChromeLoader" has had a large uptick in detections this month, which is raising eyebrows among security professionals.
June 14, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Phishing Attacks Use HTML Email Attachments
HTML attachments as an attack vector may seem a little old school. However, according to statistics compiled by Kaspersky Lab indicates that in 2022, that form of attack is not just simply still being employed, but hackers are making surprisingly regular use of it. The security company detected more than two million emails of this kind targeting Kaspersky customers in the first four months of the year (2022).
June 13, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsFinally! Google Chrome's going to block disruptive notifications
Has this happened to you? You visit a website, and a pop-up asks if it can send you notifications. You click yes… and within a few days you totally regret it.
June 13, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityUpgrade This WordPress Plugin To Avoid Being Hacked
Do you own and manage a WordPress site either personally or as part of your business? Do you also use the Tatsu plugin which offers a powerful suite of in-browser editing features and has been installed by more than 100,000 users worldwide?
June 11, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsWhat to Say ‘No’ and ‘Yes’ to When Practicing Trust-Building in Your Business
The world has become a less trusting place. A recent study by the Edelman Trust Barometer found that trust in business, media, government and NGOs has reached an all-time low. The study also revealed that trust levels are divided along generational lines, with millennials displaying the lowest levels of trust.
June 10, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityUpdate VMWare Apps Now For Critical Security Vulnerabilities
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory that serves as a stark warning.
June 10, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUpdate Addresses Zero Day Exploit For Some Apple Devices
If you're not familiar with the term, a Zero Day exploit is a security flaw that the software vendor is not aware of and hasn't yet patched.
June 9, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Phishing Attack Delivers Three Types Of Malware To Victims
Phishing campaigns get more effective the more closely they can imitate a trusted source. Recently, security researchers at Fortinet discovered evidence of a phishing campaign that specifically targets Microsoft Windows users and installs three different types of malware on the systems it manages to infect.
June 8, 2022 2 min -
Business Operations
How To Send The Fonts In Your Presentation
POWERPOINT: Send the fonts in your presentation
June 8, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Create And Insert Screen Recordings
POWERPOINT: Create and insert screen recordings
June 8, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Warns New Sysrv Botnet Variant Is Dangerous
Security researchers employed by Microsoft have recently spotted a variant of the Sysrv botnet. They have dubbed the new variant Sysrv-K.
June 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityYou Might Need This HP Bios Security Update
HP recently released a BIOS update to address a pair of high-severity vulnerabilities that affect a wide range of PC and notebook products offered by the company. In both cases, the vulnerabilities would allow an attacker to execute code arbitrarily and with Kernel level privileges.
June 6, 2022 2 min
