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Business OperationsHow To Remove the Background From Images Quickly
POWERPOINT: Remove the background from images quickly
September 14, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsFresh Look For Gmail Users Has Been Released
If you're a Gmail user and you haven't seen the change already, be aware that Google has freshened up their email interface. Don't expect a radical change, however. This update is more of an evolution than a revolution.
September 13, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsBetter and Faster USB4 v2.0
USB is about to get better and faster. We are talking about 80Gbps fast. That is twice as fast as it already is.
September 13, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsApple To Settle Butterfly Keyboard Lawsuit
Do you have a MacBook with a Butterfly Keyboard? If so, keep an eye out for an email regarding the Butterfly Keyboard class action lawsuit.
September 12, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Resolves File Explorer Freezing Bug In Windows 11
Recent Windows 11 updates have been problematic in several ways. That's not the end of the world, but it has been more than a little frustrating for those in the test group getting a first look at the new operating system.
September 10, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsRDP Brute Force Attacks Blocked By Windows 11
A small but important feature was recently incorporated by the Windows 11 design team. A new Account Lockout Policy enabled by default has been added. This policy automatically locks user accounts (including Admin accounts) after ten failed sign-in attempts.
September 9, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityNew Android Malware Disables WiFi To Attempt Toll Fraud
There's a new threat to be aware of if you own an android device. Microsoft recently warned that their researchers had spotted a new toll fraud malware strain wreaking havoc in the Android ecosystem.
September 8, 2022 2 min -
Managed ITAre You On A Bad Date And Don’t Even Know It?
They don’t call you back, they don’t text back, and when you get time with them, they are disheveled, rude and uninterested, doing barely enough to keep things going.
September 8, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityUSB Drive Scam ALERT
The most recent cybersecurity scam appears to be out of date. However, it is so unusual that someone in your company might fall for it. Here's what's going on - and why you need to alert your team.
September 7, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityDuckDuckGo Browser Blocks Microsoft Trackers
If you haven't heard of DuckDuckGo, it's a tiny browser that only gets a fraction of the traffic that Google does. If we're being honest, it gets only a fraction of the web traffic that Bing does. The search engine does have some pluck though and bills itself as the engine of choice for those who value their privacy.
September 7, 2022 2 min -
CybersecurityYou Need To Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks
At MYDWARE IT Solutions Inc. we are constantly reminding small business in the GTA and Simcoe County about phishing emails and how to spot them. That’s because phishing is still the number one delivery vehicle for cyberattacks worldwide.
September 6, 2022 4 min -
CybersecurityWordPress Plugin Leaves Sites Vulnerable
Researchers at Defiant authored the popular Wordfence security solution for WordPress users and they have detected a massive campaign that has seen hackers actively scanning for websites employing the Kaswara Modern WPBakery Page Builder plugin.
September 6, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Use 3D Models In Your Slides
POWERPOINT: Use 3D models in your slides
September 6, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsTechnology Advances With Speech-Recognition Via AI Technology
If you haven't heard of the UK startup Speechmatics, it may come as a surprise to learn that the company may be on its way to becoming a globally recognized brand.
September 5, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Apps Are Being Tested For Kiosk Mode
There's interesting news in the world of Windows 11 development. Microsoft recently began testing a new Kiosk feature that will enable IT administrators to limit which applications users can use while logged into their user profiles, blocking all other functionalities.
September 3, 2022 2 min -
CybersecuritySkimmers Are Stealing Credit Card Information From US Restaurants
If you eat out or are in the habit of ordering take-out on a regular basis, be aware.
September 2, 2022 2 min -
Cybersecurity3 Times Businesses Were Denied Cyber Insurance Payouts
Cyber insurance is a type of insurance that protects businesses from financial losses that can result from a cyberattack. While it’s an essential tool for businesses of all sizes, there are some facts you should be aware of before purchasing a policy.
September 2, 2022 4 min -
Industry InsightsNvidia Leads Quantum Computing Innovation With New Platform
Quantum computing is on the horizon. Unfortunately, it's been on the horizon for at least two decades. It's one of those technologies that's always "just around the corner."
September 1, 2022 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Stop The Pings With Do Not Disturb Mode
TEAMS: Stop the pings with Do Not Disturb mode
September 1, 2022 1 min -
CybersecurityLarge Scale Okta Phishing Campaign Targets Many Organizations
According to ongoing research by Group-IB, a massive phishing campaign is currently underway.
August 31, 2022 2 min
