Author Archives for Gavin Mish
April 30, 2018 12:00 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
On April 1, 2018, Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue publicly announced a data breach of over 5 million card-carrying shoppers at their stores. Compromised cash registers infected with software gave hackers access to credit card numbers and other financial information of customers. Only card information from customers shopping in physical retail stores has been affected; online shopping platforms...
April 26, 2018 10:00 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Logging in to multiple social media accounts from your smartphone can positively influence your conscientiousness, and allow for all of your alerts to reach you. This is great for time sensitive actions. It means you’re constantly getting notifications from multiple accounts that you manage. The feature of administering several accounts is available through multiple platforms of social media. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter...
April 23, 2018 12:00 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
In our computer-dominated world, two computer technology companies reign supreme: Microsoft and Apple. There are some clear differences between the two, namely look and feel, as well as speed and functionality. Most people prefer one over the other, similar to the rivalry between iPhone and Android, but this is just in terms of personal preference. What about on the business...
April 21, 2018 10:00 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Have you ever had your data plan run out on the day you need to access internet the most? To keep up with the fast paced world of technological change- and to save yourself money/data- its important to know the difference between using cellular data and wifi. Today we generally need to have access information through smartphones anywhere and anytime. Be...
April 17, 2018 10:00 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Cyber use can be threatening, and there are important steps you can take besides keeping your software updated to ensure cyber security. There are a few easy, non-technical steps you can take towards more safe and secure internet use. If you haven’t heard about the webcam coverage, you may want to consider it. People have taken safety precautions by covering their webcams with...
April 16, 2018 12:00 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
The past few months have been relatively uneventful in terms of cyber attacks and viruses and malware. It kind of makes you think that something big is coming. “What’s next in cyber attacks?” you may be asking. This time last year, in 2017, we saw cyber attacks such as WannaCry, which was a ransomware attack in which hackers demanded money,...
April 11, 2018 12:00 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Are you a business owner in search of an IT consultant? Perhaps you’re wondering just what services you require. The field of information technology is extensive, with developments, updates, and new technologies being released all the time. It can be overwhelming to go about it yourself, which is why it’s so beneficial to you, your business, and your clients to...
April 8, 2018 10:00 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Have you heard about the new assistive tech device, Alexa? A recent technological development from Amazon has consumers beyond satisfied. Going beyond performing the basic functions and features, the Echo tools featuring Alexa have made working in the office a completely new experience. Businesses that adopt Alexa tend to be fast paced and busy. Alexa is the name given...
April 5, 2018 12:00 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
We are so fortunate to be living in the Age of Computers. We have information readily available at our fingertips, which allows us to accomplish more in less time. Even with the seemingly perfect advent of the computer, some hiccups do occur when connecting to a wireless network at times. This can be annoying and ruin your flow. It’s even...
April 1, 2018 10:00 am
Published by Gavin Mish
As we welcome Spring, it’s helpful to take time to clean up our technological devices, especially our email accounts. We can sort and label all random files. Decide what changes need to be made in order to stay organized. A Spring Email Clean-Up will be the most productive and effective work you did for yourself this April! Signature Through Automatic Settings Email...
March 16, 2018 9:11 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
There is no doubt that technology helps prepare children for the future. Being introduced at a young age allows children to begin gaining their tech skills. Many people are on the fence about whether or not it’s distracting or helpful to give children access to technological devices. When broken down, technology is a powerful educational tool, so the implementation of...
March 15, 2018 8:53 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Do you know where your confidential and critical business information resides within your system? Do you know what happens to it as it is accessed, who can access, and what is protecting it while it lays dormant within your network? If you don’t know the answers to these questions you may want to consider upping your data loss prevention...
