Microsoft’s Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Microsoft is releasing the next iteration of Windows 10 called the “Anniversary Update” on Tuesday, August 2nd. This update is primarily designed to enhance security (Windows Hello and Defender), upgrade Edge (adding extensions – yay!), and provide other general improvements to Cortana, eink, etc. From the reviews I’ve read, it looks like it adds some…

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What the Avast and AVG Merger Means for Antivirus Users

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In 2016, there was big news in the antivirus world: two leading providers of free antivirus software, Avast and AVG,  announced that they entered into a purchase agreement (which was finalized in the fall of 2016). Avast paid $1.4 billion to AVG’s shareholders for all shares. AVG’s board recommended shareholders accept (making it all-in-all an…

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How to Delete and Turn Off Your Phone’s Audio Search History

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With Android and Apple recording and filing every voice search and audio command you make, it can feel a little bit too much like Big Brother is always watching. Of course, unless you turn off Google Now and Siri completely, Android and Apple will probably still have those files for data collection to improve their…

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Five Underutilized Office Tech Accessories

We’ve talked a lot about the big-ticket items, like your Surface Pros and your backup solutions, and we’ve talked a bit about the really unusual gadgets… But what are those everyday tech accessories that go underutilized in offices around the world? 1. Cable ties Cables are everywhere in offices. You can’t go more than five…

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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…

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The Importance of Documentation For Your Network

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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…

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Five Common Printer Problems & Tips To Fix Them

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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…

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When You Get An Attachment In An Email, The Safest Thing To Do Is…?

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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…

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Ten 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…

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