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Why You Should Choose a Local IT Services Company Learn about 6 advantages to hiring a local IT services company to support your technology needs, including knowledge of the local economy and proximity when you need support.  Having a technology partner that...

Australian Democracy is Protected by New Cyber Security Service Microsoft has opened up its new Defending Democracy Program to Australian entities in the security and political arena to help protect against cyber attacks.   With the threats of cyber attacks during...

As of January 14th, 2020, Microsoft will be ending all support for their hugely popular Windows 7 operating system, which has technology professionals strongly recommending businesses upgrade to Windows 10 in response. This brief video on the subject discusses what...

Recently, news broke about the latest large-scale data breach to hit a major organization. Capital One Bank has announced that millions of customers across the US and Canada have had their personal information compromised in one of the biggest breaches to ever happen...

Depending on the scope of the attack, the cost of getting hacked can be in the hundreds of thousands or more. Here’s what you need to know.  When it comes to cyberattacks, all too often the bad guys win. Hackers have targeted local governments, airports, banks,...

Small Business Tech Security Small businesses need to take cyber security seriously, preventing lapses or weak points that could lead to major data breaches or attacks.   Modern technology is rapidly changing the landscape for small businesses. Small companies can now...

How to Choose the Right App for CEO Online Journaling Learn why many business leaders turn to journaling to build their brand and improve their leadership skills and see what features the top applications offer. When you want to establish your own personal and...

Australian Businesses Closed Due to Phishing Freight Scam Several Australian businesses have become the targets of a phishing freight scam losing an average of $30,000 to $100,000.   Phishing is on the rise as a method of online criminal activity focused on...

Protect Yourself From Ransomware In Windows 10 You may have been using Windows 10 for some time now, but it’s likely that you haven’t mastered all of its features just yet. You’ve heard about ransomware, right? It’s a type of malware that encrypts your data so you...

Protect Yourself from Potential Attacks Via Chrome Extensions Learn two simple ways to set the privacy and activity settings for each Google Chrome extension on your browser and steps the company is taking to protect users. Google’s Chrome web browser is a...

What You Need to Know About Android Malware Hackers are devising new ways to infect phones with malware. Learn about the latest attack on Android phones and how to minimize your risk of getting malware.  Since the first computer operating systems hit the market,...

Save Time and Headaches by Searching Your Open Tabs Instantly It is easy to lose track of which open tab contains the information you need when you are researching. Use this Chrome tool to instantly find the right tab.   Do you do a lot of research online for work or...

Finding the right scheduling software can make everyone happier, and thereby make everything run a bit easier and a bit more smoothly. Here is what you need to find in the optimal scheduling software program, and where to find it. The medical field has always been an...

Change Your Background Image on Chrome Do you want to add a little bit of your personality to your web surfing and internet searches? It is easy with the Chrome browser and this simple guide.   Google’s is far and away the most popular search engine online....

 How to Use iOS12 to Instantly Share Information With Colleagues Want an easier way to communicate with your colleagues? Save time and reduce errors by learning how to instantly exchange information using iOS12’s share feature.  Beginning with Apple’s...

Get More Out Of The Clipboard In Windows 10 You may have been using Windows 10 for some time now, but it’s likely that you haven’t mastered all of its features just yet. Copy/Paste was a revolutionary feature when it came out years ago. However, operating systems have...

Downloading Apps on Your Android Device: How to Use Your Computer Installing apps to your Android phone via your desktop computer (or other “unofficial sources”) is fast and easy. Learn the simple process right here.   One of the best things about Android devices is...

Six Essential Steps For CEOs To Take For Microsoft EOS 2020 What steps should I take if my Microsoft operating system support is ending in January 2020? Windows 10 support is ending January 2020 essential steps to take   Microsoft is ending support for a number of...

3 Shocking Healthcare Business Associate Data Breaches Stories What the worst that could happen? 3 healthcare data breach stories aren’t for the faint of heart. Find out how to protect your company from similar outcomes   Breaking news. July 25th, 2019....

Auto-Lock Your Computer In Windows 10 You may have been using Windows 10 for some time now, but it’s likely that you haven’t mastered all of its features just yet. Do you know how to get your computer to automatically lock while you’re away from it? It’s a feature...

Will Your Business Be Impacted by the End of Microsoft Exchange 2010? Exchange 2010 has been a great program for businesses for many years, but its time is now winding down. Find out what this means for your business.  All good things must come to an end. For...

Digital Disruption Forces Businesses to Rethink Staffing Strategy See how rapid technological advances are revolutionizing how companies approach the structure of their workforces and new strategies for employee recruitment. The remarkable pace of digital...

Daily Routine Offers Benefits that Lead to Better Outcomes Discover the benefits of creating a daily routine, including improved productivity, reduced stress and better prioritization, and tips for structuring your day. Apple CEO Tim Cook starts his day by waking at...

The Rise of MarTech: Navigating the Intersection of Marketing and Technology Is your organization struggling with the intersection of marketing and technology? If so, you’re not alone — marketers everywhere are. There is a crisis in boardrooms and offices...

Australian police ended a telecom scam in NSW closing the door on millions of dollars in theft.  The New South Wales Police has shut down a Sydney-based syndicate with members who posed as telecom technicians and persuaded victims to enable remote access on their home...

Protecting Your Data from SHTML Phishing Data security is vital to any business. Learn how SHTML phishing works and how to minimize the risk of your data falling into the hands of attackers. Email phishing has been in the playbook of hackers since, well, email....

You Can’t Get Away With Skimping on Technology Is your IT a driving force for innovation, or simply being used to keep the lights on? Companies must fully leverage technology to compete — and win — in the future. What does your company make or do? Chances are, the...

Why Every Business Should Invest in Cybersecurity Cyber security is essential to businesses of all sizes. Learn how to keep your business up to date and protected from the most common digital threats.   Cybersecurity is no longer a concern exclusive to large...

What Is the Dark Web and How Can You Stay Off It? Ever heard of the dark web? It’s definitely not a place you want your company’s information to be. Learn everything you need to know about the dark web here. Most people have heard about the dark web in one form or...

How familiar are you with all of the types of cyber attacks your company can become a victim of? The list of companies who have faced a cyber attack recently is long and growing longer. Equifax, British Airways, Cathay Pacific to name just a few. In 2018 alone, the...

Check Your IoT: URGENT/11 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Impacting 2 Billion Devices It was only a matter of time before connected devices become a target. The current vulnerability allows remote attackers to gain full control over IoT devices.   Security professionals have...

Organization Shouldn’t Be Complicated Out of all of Microsoft’s Office programs, Excel is one of the most universally used. What started out as a fairly basic spreadsheet program has evolved into a must-have business tool. However, the more you use Excel, the more...

Capital One Data Breach Affects More Than 100 Million Customers and Small Businesses in The U.S. & 6 Million in Canada On July 29, 2019, Capital One reported that their customers’ confidential information was compromised. This includes the Social Security...

Major Fines for IT Data Breaches Outdated machines, software or employee practices can lead to major security problems. These big companies faced painful fines for their IT mistakes. As companies increase their online activity, data collection and eCommerce, the...

Phishing Attacks Target OAuth Credentials to Gain System Access Discover how an increasingly popular authentication process, OAuth, can be exploited by hackers and wreak havoc on applications and access sensitive data. What Is OAuth? OAuth is a widely used framework...

The cloud may still feel like a new technology – but in reality, it’s been around for more than 10 years now. Does that make you feel old? Let’s be clear about something – the cloud is here to stay. In recent years you may have still heard the...

8 Essential Reasons to Outsource Your IT Services Technology moves fast and furiously. In this modern world, you need IT services for your business to run as smoothly as possible. The last thing any well-run company wants is for their IT issues to trip up working...

How To Download Audio From Facebook Messenger Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular chat and messaging services in the world. Increasingly, Facebook Messenger is increasingly being used to communicate using text, audio, and video. However, a common question...

5 Incredible Benefits of Effective Managed IT Services Managed IT services are one of the many ways an organization can choose to handle their IT needs. With managed IT services, a third-party handles the entirety of the tasks and responsibilities regarding managing...

What You Need To Know About OAuth Phishing Attacks Amnesty International has reported that OAuth Phishing attacks targeted dozens of Egyptian human rights defenders since the beginning of this year. They are warning that these human rights defenders should be vigilant...