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Business Operations3 Simple Changes To Improve Your Video Call Setup
Video calls aren't going away now that hybrid working is here to stay. So, both at work and at home, it could be time to upgrade your system.
May 25, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsThree New Teams Features To Look Forward To
What’s the one business tool you’d be most upset to lose?
May 24, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityPasskey - The End Of Password Days
If you HATE creating new strong passwords every time you sign up to something, this news is going to make your day.
May 24, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityNew Delivery Method For Ransomware Discovered Called Bumblebee
Some interesting and disturbing changes are afoot in the hacking world. It appears that the TrickBot gang is now working for the Conti Syndicate. TrickBot is a well-known group of botnet developers responsible for the creation of the BazarLoader. BazarLoader has been used by Conti in the past as their delivery system of choice when it comes to delivering ransomware as part of one of their sophisticated phishing campaigns.
May 24, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Edge Browser To Get Free Limited VPN
There's a big change coming to the Microsoft Edge browser. Big enough that it may prompt some users to switch to Edge.
May 23, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMany IOT Devices At Risk Due To DNS Vulnerability
How many "smart" devices do you have connected to your home or company network? It's probably a higher number than you originally estimated. However large that number is, it pays to be aware that IoT devices are some of the least secure devices available on the market today, which makes them the weakest link in terms of hackers successfully attacking your network.
May 21, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUsers Without Internet Explorer Updates Are Vulnerable To Malware
Researchers at Bitdefender have discovered a new malware campaign. This one uses an attack method that has fallen out of favor in recent months, called the Exploit Kit.
May 20, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityGoogle Assistant Tool Will Automate Password Changes
A handy new Google Assistant is coming soon to a device near you. The new feature is designed to automate the frustrating and often time-consuming task of changing your passwords after a breach.
May 19, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNever use your browser’s password manager
If you’re serious about keeping your data secure, you’ll know you should never reuse passwords across different accounts.
May 18, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsAmazon Kindle Will Soon Support ePub Standard Files
Do you own an Amazon Kindle? If so, you're probably already aware of one of the major frustrations with the product. Kindles are amazing but they don't support the epub file format. Of course, epub is the format that just about everybody else on the planet other than Amazon sells e-books in.
May 18, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsAgility for Your People, Processes and Technology
Nothing is more crucial to a business than stability. Yes, profit matters, but companies can achieve consistent profits easily when markets are stable.
May 18, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsThings to Avoid While Practicing Organizational Agility
Even though it’s no secret that small to medium-sized businesses often have vastly fewer resources in comparison to larger enterprises, prioritizing agility is just as critical for their survival. This is because, in today's world, where a variety of unpleasant surprises can arise at any time, you must be well prepared to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Recent events, such as the pandemic, supply chain issues, war, inflation and The Great Resignation, serve as explicit indicators of why your SMB needs to be agile.
May 17, 2022 3 min -
Business OperationsHow To Start A New Document Quicker In Word
WORD: Start a new document quicker
May 17, 2022 1 min -
Business OperationsHow To Print Mass Personal Letters
WORD: Print mass personal letters
May 17, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityGoogle Soon Informing Users About What Data Apps Collect
A small but important change is coming to your Android apps. Soon you'll notice a new Data Safety section on the Google Play Store which will provide greater transparency about exactly what data the apps you install are collecting.
May 17, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySome Windows 11 Upgrade Links Could Be Malware
There's a new hacking campaign underway that you need to be aware of especially if you or anyone you know is interested in upgrading to Windows 11.
May 16, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsNetflix Will Soon Crack Down On Password Sharing
Netflix has been talking about cracking down on password sharing for years. So far, it's been just talk. Recently, the company suffered its first decrease in subscribers in recent memory. They lost more than 200,000 in the first quarter of 2022. That is a fact which sent their stock price reeling.
May 14, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Exchange Servers Targeted By Hackers
If you rely on a Microsoft Exchange server to handle email for your company, there is something you should be aware of. Recent research by security and analytics company Varonis has discovered that an affiliate of Hive ransomware has begun targeting Exchange servers that are vulnerable to ProxyShell security issues.
May 13, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityHow to Use Two-Factor Authentication to Prevent Your Instagram Account From Being Hacked and Hijacked
You have likely seen social media posts from friends warning that their Instagram account has been hacked. Unfortunately, this has become increasingly common.
May 13, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft May Have A Fix For Windows 10 Freezing Issue
Has your Windows 10 machine been mysteriously freezing up on you lately? If it has, you're not alone. Fortunately, Microsoft's engineers have identified the root cause of that issue and have released a patch that fixes it.
May 12, 2022 2 min
