January 28 is Data Privacy Day
What is Data Privacy Day? There is a day for everything. Did you know that January 22 is National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day? Yeah, most are pretty meaningless, but not today. Data Privacy Day is actually an international effort that stems back to 1981 with the...
Start off the new year by saving some money.
You have a computer at the office and most likely one or more at home. A typical desktop that’s switched on 24/7 for a whole year releases carbon dioxide as the average car releases in an 820-mile drive. To save energy, you don’t need to make drastic changes; you can start by making small adjustments that will ultimately lead to significant savings.
What is DNS Protection and why is it important?
DNS protection provides an additional layer of protection between an employee and the internet by blacklisting dangerous sites and filtering out unwanted content. By using secure DNS servers both at home and at work, employees can avoid unnecessary risks and the...
How to avoid malicious phone apps and limit the information they collect about you.
If you are like me, your cell phone is a part of your identity. It is the first thing you reach for when you wake up and the last thing you check when you go to sleep. You check the weather, the latest sports scores, lookup movie times, order a ride share, get the...
Do You Use the Same Password for Multiple Sites? Here’s Why That’s a Bad Idea
By Michael McCool Do you currently use a password manager? If not, you are probably reusing the same password or variations of the same password for every site you visit. This is a really bad idea. It’s not really a matter of if one of the sites you visit will be...
Start using two factor authentication – like yesterday
Two-factor authentication is an authentication mechanism to double check that your identity is legitimate. Not a week goes by that we don’t receive a frantic phone call from someone with a compromised account. A bad actor has cracked their email password and sent out thousands of spam emails. Each one of these phone calls could have been avoid if they would have enabled two-factor authentication for their account.
How to Maximize the Battery Life of Your Windows 10 Laptop or Tablet When Traveling
In Windows 10 laptops and tablets, there is a new feature called Battery Saver. It will automatically turn off certain activities (e.g., email notifications, live tile updates) when the battery level drops below 20 percent. At any time, though, you can manually enable...
How to Reduce the Risk of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you are like me, you sit in front of a computer for hours each day. Over the years, numbness, weakness and pain in your fingertips can start to develop. Carpal tunnel is one of the risks associated with long-term computer use. Carpal tunnel can be easily avoided...
4 Ways to Protect Your Smartphone from Damage
Smartphones have become indispensable tools in many people's professional and personal lives. These mobile devices let you stay connected and organized at work, at home, and on the go. While smartphones are popular because of their portability, this aspect also makes...
10 Keyboard Shortcuts That Can Save You Time
Did you know that you can save hours of time each year with keyboard shortcuts? You might already know the shortcuts to copy, paste and select all (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, and Ctrl+A). However, Windows offers many other keyboard shortcuts that save you time and effort as you...