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What Is App Fatigue & Why Is It a Security Issue?

by admin | May 31, 2023 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

The number of apps and web tools that employees use on a regular basis continues to increase. Most departments have about 40-60 different digital tools that they use. 71% of employees feel they use so many apps that it makes work more complex.Many of the apps that we...

These Everyday Objects Can Lead to Identity Theft

by admin | May 25, 2023 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to a breach of your personal data. But this happens all the time. What about your trash can sitting outside? Is it a treasure trove for an identity thief trolling the neighborhood at night?Many everyday objects can lead to...

How to Use the New Virtual Appointments in Microsoft Teams

by admin | May 20, 2023 | Microsoft | 0 Comments

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...

Check Out the Coolest Tech from CES 2023

by admin | May 15, 2023 | New Technology | 0 Comments

At the beginning of each year, a group of global innovators meets. They introduce and show off breakthrough technologies. It’s done at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is typically held each January in the U.S.This year, over 3,200 exhibitors from 173...

7 Customer-Facing Technologies to Give You an Advantage

by admin | May 10, 2023 | New Technology | 0 Comments

Customers look for convenience. In today’s world that means technology that makes their life easier. From webforms to POS systems, you need to keep the customer experience in mind in all you do.When people aren’t happy with their experience interacting with a company,...

6 Things You Should Do to Handle Data Privacy Updates

by admin | May 5, 2023 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

Once data began going digital, authorities realized a need to protect it. Thus, the creation of data privacy rules and regulations to address cyber threats. Many organizations have one or more data privacy policies they need to meet.Those in the U.S. healthcare...

Windows 8.1 Just Lost All Support. Here’s What You Need to Know

by admin | April 30, 2023 | Microsoft | 0 Comments

Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems. Staff might use these devices only occasionally. Or the company may be running customized software that won’t run on newer OS...

Why You Need to Think Twice Before Using Lensa AI & Other Self-Portrait Apps

by admin | April 25, 2023 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

It’s a common theme. You begin seeing these amazing CGI images of your friends on Facebook or Instagram. You think, “How can I make one?” Filters and self-portrait apps have come a long way. You can now make yourself look like Hollywood’s version of a character in the...

Microsoft Forms: One of the Handiest Freebies in Microsoft 365

by admin | April 20, 2023 | Microsoft | 0 Comments

Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud platforms in the world, with about 345 million paid seats. Microsoft cloud tools numbers were up 32% in Q3 2022 compared to the previous year. One of the reasons for its continued growth is the suite of cloud tools...

Data Backup Is Not Enough, You Also Need Data Protection

by admin | April 15, 2023 | Cybersecurity | 0 Comments

The need to back up data has been around since floppy disks. Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive crashes, and other mishaps. Most people using any type of technology have experienced data loss at least once. There are about 140,000 hard drive crashes in the...