Tips & Shortcuts
Password Security: Part Three – Two-Factor Authentication
Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered everything from password complexity to the management that sustains it. Now, we’re ready to make the leap into a slightly more complex layer of password security, two-factor authentication. In this final installment, we’ll wrap things up by highlighting the benefits of implementing one of these services, while helping you decide which method may be right for you.
Read MoreGoing Green: Decrease Organizational Tech Costs, Improve Productivity, & Embrace Social Responsibility
Searching for technology-driven methods to decrease organizational costs, while improving productivity and social responsibility, can sometimes feel like an unending search for a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.
Needless to say, an organization cannot simply rely on the luck of the Irish to generate these profits. Instead, business leaders should consider implementing a series of green IT initiatives, providing their organization with a long-term foundation to achieve sustainable results.
Read MoreTen Productivity Hacks To Get More Done
With everything you can do from any of your devices, technology can sometimes be more of a distraction than a help. But there are several great tools and tricks to keep you on track with your tasks. From waking up early and engaging in regular exercise to attempting to manage all of your social media…
Read MoreBCC: How To Send Emails to Large Groups Without Giving Away Your Address Book
Have you ever received an email and winced when you saw the email addresses of about 25 other executives in the recipient line? For those of you who have been the ones sending those emails, sending one mass email to everyone instead of many individual ones is certainly the fastest and most efficient way to…
Read MoreUpsurge in Phishing Activities: Don’t Take the Bait!
We’ve recently seen an increase in sophisticated phishing e-mails that could have resulted in significant financial loss. To help you detect the attempt before taking the bait, we’ve pulled a great article from our archives and updated it for your benefit. The Internet is full of friendly people. There are Nigerian princes who want to give…
Read MoreHow to Free Up Space on Your Computer
Your computer is running slower, booting it up is now taking long enough for you to get yourself another cup of coffee, and then you see it. A message on your computer warning you that you’re running out of disk space. When this happens, it’s time to free up space on your computer.
Read MoreGetting the Best Flight Price Online
In the time before online booking, before you could skim through flights on your phone and get text alerts for check-in times, you had to schedule flights and check availability either through your travel agent or through the airline directly. Think double-booking seats is a problem now? There was no guarantee you’d be able to…
Read MoreSelecting a Personal Backup Solution
We all agree that backups for your business are mission critical (and if you don’t, you should head over to my previous article on backups). But when it comes to shelling out for a personal backup system or finding the right solution for your household, it just doesn’t go as high on your priority list…
Read MoreTop 3 Mistakes People Make When Outsourcing IT
Does this sound familiar? Your IT company offers you an agreement that lowers their accountability and increases your exposure. The limited bank of included support hours, trip charges, and a long-term contract protect them, not you. Some IT companies engage with you in a way designed to serve their best interests, not yours. Learn how…
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