How to Prevent Zoombombing | Zoom Settings to Change

Zoom-bombing

As Zoom’s developers continue to update the back-end security of the video-conferencing application, a slew of welcomed settings give individuals the power to protect their meetings and the discussions held inside. But rather than skimming through a seemingly endless number of patch notes, Rocket IT is here to provide you with a specially curated list of settings to enable; mitigating the risk of Zoombombing and other vulnerabilities.

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Zoom Easter Eggs: Hidden Features of the Video Conferencing Platform

As people shift to telecommuting and working remotely, it’s likely that they’ll have an experience over the video web conferencing platform known as Zoom. And although, upon first glance, the simplicity of Zoom’s user interface makes it easy to control; don’t be fooled. A bounty of Easter eggs lies deeply buried in the app’s settings, and it’s Rocket IT goal to hunt them down.

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Technology to Work Remotely | Business Continuity & Disaster Planning

As the risk of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to grow, organizational leaders have been tasked to develop business continuity plans that facilitate a remote working scenario. And although it’s clear that technology will play a role in maintaining a team’s productivity and success, it’s important that businesses carefully select the technology that best fits their needs and current digital environment.

In light of this, Rocket IT has teamed up with Gateway85 to provide individuals with insight into the various technologies that allow teams to access files, connect to software, and collaborate; all while working from home.

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Going Green to Save Some Green

While smart-home devices are great for automating mundane tasks around the house, finding one that effectively saves you money on your utility bills can feel like you’ve found a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

But before running out to buy costly appliances on a whim, consider how a few budget-friendly purchases can greatly assist in creating a sustainable smart house. Keeping in mind that St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, here are a few devices that can turn your home green, while saving some green.

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Windows 10 Features to Love

Windows 10 Features to Love

Whether it’s the initial purchase of a modern desktop or the recent discovery of new features in a beloved application; finding technology that supports your needs can feel a lot like love at first site.

For Rocket IT and its staff, this feeling came with the launch of Windows 10 nearly five years ago. And since that moment, the love we’ve felt for the operating system and its subsequent updates has never been stronger. So in light of Valentine’s Day, let’s dive into some of those features that make this version of the platform so unique.

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Giving Thanks for Technology | 5 Innovations for Business

Regardless of the organization, technologies can mitigate security risks, decrease costs and streamline processes; ultimately giving business leaders a lot to be grateful for this Thanksgiving season. But while these innovations continue to seamlessly blend into every-day business operations, it has become easy to overlook how each advancement plays into the overall success of an organization.

In this Thanksgiving inspired article, Rocket IT takes a moment to reflect on those technologies that are commonly taken for granted; focusing on the benefits that can be gleaned from each.

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Update Your Google Chrome Browser | New Zero-Day Vulnerability Alert

In light of two recently discovered security risks found within the Chrome Internet browser, Google engineers have begun distributing an important update across the platform’s entire user base. 

Known commonly as “zero-day vulnerabilities”, these potentially malicious threats were uncovered by two senior researchers at Kaspersky, a cybersecurity organization, on October 31, 2019.

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