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Business OperationsUsing Technology to Improve Employee Productivity
It is crucial to make the most of available technology to stay ahead of the competition in today's fast-paced business environment. As a result, business owners are always searching for ways to increase efficiency and employee productivity. Here are some tips and strategies for using technology to boost employee productivity.
April 7, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft 365 makes Multi-Factor Authentication easier
Logging in to Microsoft 365 in your business is about to become a little bit faster.
April 6, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityHow Cybercriminals are Exploiting the Silicon Valley Bank Shutdown
Recently, there was a rise in cybercrimes related to the closing of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). Threat actors go after businesses and sometimes use them in their illegal activities.
April 6, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityPatched Microsoft Outlook Vulnerability
Microsoft recently fixed a serious security flaw in Outlook that scored a 9.8 on the Common Vulnerability Scoring System.
April 5, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsHow OneNote Can Streamline Team Collaboration (And Four Tips to Make the Most of This Program)
OneNote is a digital note-taking tool that comes with plenty of benefits for users. But what you may not have realized yet is how powerful this app can be for enhancing team collaboration.
April 5, 2023 6 min -
Cybersecurity5 Seemingly Innocent Download Habits Your Employees Must STOP Now To Avoid A Ransomware Attack
Once upon a time, you could install antivirus software and go about your merry way online and in your inbox, opening, clicking and downloading files without a care.
April 5, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsHarnessing the Power of the Internet of Things (IoT) for Business
You may have heard the term Internet of Things (IoT) as a business owner. But are you aware of its extent and how it can benefit your company?
April 4, 2023 2 min -
CybersecuritySAP Releases Patches for Various Flaws
SAP, a leading business software company, recently released fixes for 19 bugs in its products.
April 3, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsHow to insert elegant invisible links in your presentation
POWERPOINT: How To Insert elegant invisible links in your presentation
April 3, 2023 1 min -
Business Operations5 Ways Technology Can Streamline Your Business Operations and Save You Time
As a business owner, time is your most valuable resource. Every minute counts and any inefficiencies or bottlenecks can cost you dearly in terms of lost productivity, missed opportunities, and reduced profits. Fortunately, technology provides numerous tools and solutions that can help streamline operations while saving you time. Here are five ways technology can make running your company smoother:
April 1, 2023 2 min -
Technology TrendsSlow File Transfer Windows 11 Solution
Microsoft has finally released a fix to address slow file transfer issues that plagued some Windows 11 users after an update. The slowdown has caused frustration for those who need to move large files or data quickly.
March 31, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsAre Your Productivity Tools Actually Slowing You Down?
Productivity tools are designed to help you be more productive. Right?
March 30, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityBitwarden’s Iframe Flaw Explained
The purpose of password managers is to safeguard our login credentials and online accounts. However, a popular password manager recently made headlines for its major security flaw. Bitwarden is under scrutiny because its autofill feature gives hackers easy access to sensitive information. The company has known about the vulnerability for years but left the issue unaddressed.
March 30, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsIt's No Internet Explorer - 7 Features of Microsoft Edge That Make the App a Productivity Powerhouse
Many business owners shy away from Microsoft Edge, thinking it'll slow down their operations. However, the browser has been massively upgraded and can help boost productivity.
March 29, 2023 5 min -
Industry InsightsEverything to Know About Essendant’s Multi-Day Outage
Essendant, a Staples-owned wholesale distributor of office supplies and stationery, paused its operations recently because of a multi-day, network-wide outage. The system disruption has prevented customers from placing orders online or contacting the company’s customer care unit.
March 29, 2023 2 min -
CybersecurityThe Best Defense Against Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files on a device or network, making them unusable until the victim pays the attacker a ransom. What started as a simple virus spread through floppy discs in the late 1980s has now evolved into a billion-dollar cybercrime industry.
March 28, 2023 4 min -
CybersecurityMicrosoft Patch Tuesday
Microsoft released on March 14, 2023, a security update that fixes at least 74 bugs in Windows and other software. Hackers are already attacking two flaws, including a very serious one in Microsoft Outlook.
March 28, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsHow to Add Other Country Calendars to Your Own
OUTLOOK: How To Add other country calendars to your own
March 28, 2023 1 min -
CybersecurityAT&T Data Breach – 9 Million Affected
In a recent statement, telecommunications giant AT&T confirmed that a hack on a vendor it was working with exposed around 9 million accounts. AT&T said that the sensitive information was mainly about device upgrade eligibility.
March 27, 2023 3 min -
CybersecurityHiatus Malware Targets Business Routers
There is a new malware campaign targeting business-grade routers. It is called Hiatus, a complex operation that deploys the HiatusRAT malware. It is a kind of Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that cybercriminals use to gain remote control over a target system.
March 25, 2023 2 min
