Your Smart Home Can Be Hacked
Smart homes have become a ubiquitous part of modern living. It doesn’t even seem unusual anymore to tell your refrigerator to add milk to the digital grocery list. Smart homes offer unparalleled convenience and efficiency. You can control your lights and thermostat with a smartphone app. And have a virtual assistant like Alexa at your […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023
As technology continues to advance, so does the need for heightened awareness. As well as proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information. Cybersecurity can seem like an insurmountable task for everyday people. But it’s not only a job for the IT team. Everyone can play a part in keeping their organization’s data safe. Not to mention […]
Top 7 Cybersecurity Risks of WFH
Remote work has become increasingly popular in recent times. It provides flexibility and convenience for employees. Additionally, telecommuting reduces office costs for employers. Many also cite productivity benefits due to fewer distractions. Research shows a 56% reduction in unproductive time when working at home vs. the office. But there are some drawbacks to working outside […]
How to Secure Your Home Network
In today’s world, technology is ubiquitous, and connectivity is a must. Securing your home network has become more critical than ever. A secure home network is essential for protecting your personal data from hackers. From phishing to smishing (SMS phishing), it’s getting harder to avoid a breach. Individuals often have fewer safeguards in place at […]
Teams Virtual Appointments Guide
Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer questions about a product. Software companies allow people to schedule live demos. Telehealth therapists allow clients to book video sessions. Those are just a few examples of some groups that are going to love a new Microsoft Teams feature. Virtual Appointments […]
Every Company is a Tech Company Now
Whether you sell shoes or run an accounting firm, you need some type of technology to operate. Today’s companies aren’t just in the business of selling their own goods and services anymore. They also must master various types of digital tools. These include software, payment systems, computers, Wi-Fi networks, mobile devices, and more. Companies also […]
Is That Email Really From The CEO… or Is It a Scam?
Imagine you’re going about your day as usual, when suddenly you receive a text from the CEO. The head of the company is asking for your help; they’re out doing customer visits, and someone else dropped the ball in providing gift cards. The CEO needs you to buy six $200 gift cards, and text the […]
The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employees’ Computer Use
Since the pandemic, employers around the world changed how things worked. They’ve shifted how their employees operate, and increased the options for how employees access work itself. Remote work is 100% here to stay, and both companies & employees benefit from the work-from-home and hybrid work revolution. Cost savings is a major driver for supporting […]
How Will the Metaverse Change Your Business?
Before AI like DALL-E, Midjourney, ChatGPT etc. stole its thunder, the new buzzword around town was “metaverse.” But what does that actually look like for businesses? Is it just some fade pushed by social media companies? Does it concern my business? According to people like Apple’s CEO Tim Apple, the metaverse is coming. He went […]
Outsourcing IT: an Overview
Outsourcing today simply involves using external entities to handle specific, specialized business functions, so that organizations can focus on their core competencies. The idea of seeking outside support for areas that are not core to a business is many decades old. However, seeking support from external providers can make a lot of sense, especially in […]