If you have a device that you don’t use daily, you might be surprised to see it running slow when you’ve booted it up after several days. You might even think that your computer needs servicing or should be replaced because it keeps locking up on you.
Man-Made Problems in the Digital World
If you’ve watched any sci-fi movies, like I, Robot or the Terminator series, you probably understand the perceived dangers of the digital world. Primarily the unrealistic dangers of artificial intelligence. Now, I’m not saying that AI won’t be a threat in the future but it’s important to note that right now the people using the Internet pose a much bigger threat than an incoming Robo-Apocalypse. And I’m not just talking about cybercriminals. Regular, everyday human error is what poses the most dangerous threat to your cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity Toolkit
I remember the first time my dad gave me a box of tools. I was moving out for the first time, and he gave me a box filled with an old hammer, two screwdrivers (one flathead, the other Phillips head), a rusty wrench, and a tape measure. It wasn’t much but it showed me that he wanted to make sure that I was ok. He gave me those tools so that I could fix any problems that came up in my time away from him.
Best Practices For Organizing Computer Files to Save Time
You get busy and just save that file to the desktop, planning to move it into a folder later, then before you know it you have a gazillion documents on your desktop and have trouble finding any of them.
It’s Fine to Recycle Your Phone but Be Careful About Your Number
Many online services allow users to reset their passwords by clicking a link sent via SMS, and this widespread practice has turned mobile phone numbers into de facto identity documents. Which means losing control over one thanks to a divorce, job termination, or financial crisis can be devastating.
Get Ready for Windows 11: What You Need to Know Before Upgrade
Windows 11 is the upcoming major version of the Microsoft Operating System. With an expected release of October 2021, Windows 11 is the successor to Windows 10.
Get Back Some of Your Hard-Earned Tax Dollars!
We’ve just finished getting through another tax season. While it feels good to have another year of searching for receipts and calculating costs behind, it’s a reminder of how much we have to pay out in taxes each year.
How to Create a Great Incident Response Plan (3-Part Series) – Part 1: Preparation
Creating an incident response plan can help us navigate cybersecurity events outside of the office. A good plan will focus on five key areas; Preparation, Detection, Response, Recovery, and Learning.
How to Ensure You Get the Emails You Want? “Whitelisting” Can Help!
When you miss important emails because they’ve gone to a “junk” folder, it can be frustrating. It can also cause real inconveniences for companies.
PATCHING IS NOT OPTIONAL !
Another annoying popup about an update when you’re in the middle of something. You can just ignore that and worry about it later, right? Not unless you want to leave your device and network at risk of a major breach!
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