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...
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...
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...
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...
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...