Think back 60 or 70 years to a time when computers were not such an essential part of our lives. No smartphones to be found. No Googling answers to common questions whenever we felt like it. No social media to check incessantly through the day. What did we do with all of our time before the internet? How did we...
Are you still using Windows 7? Are you wondering if you should switch to Windows 10 before the free upgrade is no longer available in June 29, 2016? Are you mainly wondering what the big deal with Windows 10 Â is? Well, we have done some research to help simplify the major differences between these two Windows programs. According to this...
Since Windows, various attempts to try and create hybrid tablets to replace laptops, we’re sure you’re probably thinking that there is no way. But after Windows’ Surface Pro 4 came to market it seems that the transition can very well be possible. If you’re stuck on wondering if making the switch is worth it, check out the comparisons we found...
As a business professional, you probably try to be as cautious as possible when it comes to hooking up your laptops to public WiFi. You are probably well aware of eavesdropping hackers and maybe tend to use your own personal wifi or VPN (virtual public network) to do work in public. But, did you know that your mobile device is...
As if all viruses and software malware weren’t enough to worry about, a new hacking attack known as ransomware is on the rise. If you don’t already know, ransomware is malware that encrypts systems to prevent users from accessing them. This malware is created to force the users to pay a ransom in order to regain access to their systems....
On a daily basis, your business uses electronic email, Voice Over Internet Protocol telephone systems, electronic data sharing, servers that store critical business data, and numerous devices used by employees that hold information essential for your company to run. What would your business do if something happens that causes your data and information to be lost, destroyed or corrupted? Â Hardware...
Cyber security is a common concern for businesses as well as individuals hoping to keep their data safe from external (and sometimes internal) threats. Technology has become such an integral part of our lives both personally and in business, that it is hard to think of all the possible threats that are out there. Knowing how cybercriminals are threatening security...
Technology is evolving at a breakneck pace. Just a decade ago mobile phones were fairly large and had antennas. Technology like ipads, iphones and Apple watches were not even a twinkle in the eye of Steve Jobs yet. Today mobile devices have become more than just a fun accessory. They have become a crucial part of our daily life, both...
If you are not already aware of what a firewall is, it is a security system that is put in place to control any incoming or outgoing network traffic in order to protect your computer from any maliciousness. Because of this, you want to make sure that there are no holes that will allow bringing in any malicious activity. Now,...
According to Pew Research, “Nine out of ten internet users say they have adjusted their online behavior out of fear of falling victim to software intrusions.†Spyware (aka spybot or tracking software online) and the threat of unwanted programs being secretly loaded onto computers are becoming serious threats to both business and personal use systems. Spyware can get in a...
We live in a password driven world. On your phone alone you may have multiple sign-ins and passwords for multiple systems, Apps or accounts. It could be tempting to use an easy password so you can easily access all of your accounts. Why is this a bad idea? How can you “beef up†your passwords to protect your personal and...
Open source software is software that has its source code available for modification by the public. The source code is what computer programmers can modify in order to change the way a program or application does what it’s meant to. Some examples of this are Firefox and Openoffice. This type of software is different from closed source software (a.k.a. proprietary...