How your Business can Benefit from Information Technology
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,…
Read MoreMagic Mouse and Magic Keyboard by Apple
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…
Read MoreSteps to Securing Tech Use for Business
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…
Read MoreChili’s Data Breach
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,…
Read MoreIs WebAuthn the End of Passwords?
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…
Read MoreHow to Bypass Security Threats on Public Wifi
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…
Read MoreHow to Better Recognize Spam and Dangerous Links
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…
Read MoreDiscovering a Device: The Apple Pencil
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…
Read MoreTips for Preventative Maintenance
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…
Read MoreHow Everyone Needs IT Support
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…
Read MoreLord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue Data Breach
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…
Read MoreOne Smartphone, Multiple Social Media Accounts: Is This Beneficial?
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…
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