If you have a laptop, computer, tablet, phone, or camera, you want to be sure you’re taking care of your devices by properly cleaning them to ensure health and longevity. If you use these devices for work or other non-personal matters, you definitely want to be sure you’re taking extreme precautions. Read on for protection, safety, and cleaning tips that...
Summertime means spending more time outdoors, and a connected society means we bring our devices with us wherever we go. This can present problems, though, as the sun, heat, and the elements can cause harm to our precious gadgets; they can overheat with prolonged exposure to the sun, the screen can be hard to read due to sun glare, and...
It’s no doubt that information technology (IT) is widely present across all types of businesses. Whether you run a kiosk and perform transactions through a credit card reader attached to a device, or you run a full-fledged web development company with computers and programs, a strong wifi connection, servers, and accounts on web hosting platforms, most every business imaginable uses...
Have you been considering a change in your office? Have you heard of the Magic Mouse and Keyboard made by Apple? Have you been looking for a new keyboard that allows for better and quicker typing? Read this guide if you’ve been wondering how well these products work, or if you want to explore options to change up your...
IT support helps businesses take the many precautions towards securing tech use for business. There are many ways in which it’s possible to lose your data: hacking, natural disaster, data loss, etc. You don’t want your business to fall subject to a crisis like this. Read this guide to help you take all measures possible in creating safe technology use...
Last month, we explored the data breach at Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue that affected over 5 million shoppers. Well, the hackers are at it again, and this time the target was Chili’s Grill & Bar, the Tex-Mex style restaurant. To anyone who ate at a Chili’s restaurant between March and April 2018, and who paid with a...
Could this be it? Have passwords finally gone the way of the dodo? This might be the case, according to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). Their solution? WebAuthn, or Web Authentication, which is a standard that allows users to verify their identity more securely than with a password. W3C CEO Jeff Jaffe said in a statement, “While there are...
We previously explored the Dangers of Public Wifi, including what to look out for and steps you can take to protect yourself. We discussed integrating an SSL for an extra layer of protection when connected to public wifi: What is SSL? SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, creates a private and encrypted connection so the browser on your device (e.g. laptop,...
Recognizing spam, phishing, and fake URLs are important to avoid blind clicking and hurting your technology. Take these steps to get in the habit of recognizing what’s fake, and what’s safe to click on when surfing the web. Flashing, Low Quality Images Flashing photos that look emphasized or unrealistic is usually a good sign for spam. A good advertisement will...
The new Apple pencil is being named for its truly “unmatched versatility.” If you love the idea of being able to go paperless but you still like to add creativity to your documents and apps, look no further. The Apple pencil is where the creative and the academic meet- the perfect tool. The pencil allows you to easily add...
It’s undeniable that PCs will eventually stop working without regular maintenance. From dust accumulating inside, to worn out electromagnetic components, to overheating and thus crashing, there are a number of ways your PC can falter. With preventative maintenance, however, you can easily extend the life of your system. Preventative or preventive maintenance is the act of regularly reviewing and cleaning...
IT support is needed for all people and at all levels of business or personal tech use. Whether you’re on your mobile device, your personal laptop, or your work computer, you’ll eventually need some sort of IT support– everyone does. The more tech devices you own, the more you’ll begin to agree that you always have questions. Whether you work...