Technology
Seven Password Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
A different security breach hits the headlines on an almost daily basis. While you may not be too concerned about the safety of your LinkedIn profile after a quick password reset, you may still be committing some of the most common password mistakes. We’re sure your password is more secure than “password” (especially after our…
Read MoreThe Importance of Documentation For Your Network
You have a newsletter that goes out to all your clients and community fans every month. You have sales prospects that you keep tabs on and check-in with. You have a history of your interactions with your clients within your client relationship management (CRM) software. But do you actually have these processes documented? There’s a…
Read MoreFive Common Printer Problems & Tips To Fix Them
Unfortunately, printers can often feel like a necessary evil. As advanced as humans have become, it seems the printer is the one technology that we can’t quite get to work as intended. Since offices aren’t yet entirely paperless, it’s impossible to work without these often pesky printers. To help you overcome the overwhelming sense of…
Read MoreWhen You Get An Attachment In An Email, The Safest Thing To Do Is…?
With the rise of ransomware arriving infiltrating inboxes all over the world, through innocuous-looking email attachments, it’s important to know how to keep your network secure. When you get an attachment in an email the safest thing to do is follow these best practices to keep your system and your data safe from malicious programs…
Read MoreTen Gadgets to Keep You Cool for Under $20
School’s almost out, and the heat is rolling in. Summer is so close we can almost smell the barbeque. Down in the south, the summer can be pretty brutal, so we’ve assembled a list of tech (all under $20, so you have more cash for those summer vacations!) to help keep you cool in more…
Read MoreUsing Outlook Calendar For Effective Large Group Scheduling
Outlook’s scheduling functions are entirely underutilized. The problem? Many people aren’t aware of the advanced capabilities Outlook Calendar has or how much easier it is to use shared calendar scheduling. Outlook is here to help do the heavy lifting for you. Large Group Outlook Scheduling Foundation To lay a foundation, the first place to start…
Read MoreThe Best Safety Apps For iPhone & Android + Self-Defense Insights From Tim Larkin
Thanks to mobile apps, we now have virtual personal assistants, virtual fitness trainers, and even virtual bodyguards. In growing live-work-play spaces where the main mode of transport is walking and the attraction of big cities, personal safety is a growing concern. Proving there really is an app for everything, your phone can now act as…
Read MoreKeeping Fit with Technology
Fitness-tracking technology has come a long way from stationary bikes and those treadmills that change elevation as you run in place. From wearables to apps, and so much more in between, there’s no shortage of great ways to chart your fitness trajectory using technology. Fitness Wearables If you want to track your fitness progress, wearables…
Read MoreWhat Mac Users Should Know About the New Ransomware
Mac users beware, you’re no longer safe from ransomware. The ransomware dubbed KeRanger recently hit Macs, infecting about 6,000 computers before it was caught and shut down. While this isn’t the first virus aimed at Macs, this is the first one that has gotten through Apple’s defenses. The KeRanger ransomware is a Mac version of…
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