According to this article, more people are relying on their smartphones for tasks such as surfing the internet, booking a taxi or an airline ticket, playing games, and ordering food. While you cannot predict if your Android device will be stolen or lost, the following tools will protect your personal information and give you peace […]
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Which Office 365 Apps Should I Use for Communications?
There are so many Office 365 apps, it’s sometimes difficult to keep track of them all. Sure, you have the most popular tools like Word and Skype for Business, but there are three tools in the lineup that seem like they could be used the same way: Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft works on new Windows OS
Microsoft announces new developments every month, but this is the biggest one yet. Several reports have found that Microsoft is developing a stripped-down version of the Windows operating system (OS) that will compete against Chrome OS. Here’s a quick rundown of the new OS that’s being called “Windows Lite.” What is Windows Lite? Windows Lite […]
Fileless Malware Protection: How to Stay Safe Against New CyberAttacks
To avoid detection by antimalware programs, cybercriminals are increasingly abusing legitimate software tools and legitimate programs in systems to steal data or ruin its integrity. They use fileless malware to infiltrate trusted applications and issue executables that blend in with normal network traffic or IT/system administration tasks while leaving fewer footprints.
Top security threats to financial services
Hackers go for the gold. This means that banking information makes for the number one target. These cyberattacks lead to the theft of large sums of money, undermine the economic stability of individuals and organizations, as well as destroy the reputation of banks and other financial institutions. When these incidents occur, the damage can be […]
VOIP: Internet Phone or On Premise
Business communication is different from traditional landlines. Today’s buzzwords are internet phone systems or on-premise PBX. Before upgrading your old phones, determine where you want the new system to be: in the cloud or on-premises?
Installation and maintenance
On-premises VoIP phone systems are installed in your office and typically managed and maintained by your own personnel.
Easy fixes to your Wi-Fi issues
From answering emails and using online productivity suites to browsing Facebook and streaming YouTube videos, a fast and reliable internet connection is a must. But what do you do when there are connectivity and speed issues? Here are some solutions to five of the most common Wi-Fi worries. Range constraints Wi-Fi works via radio waves […]
Disaster recovery audit fail: A few lessons
In talking about disaster recovery plans (DPR), it’s best to illustrate with real-world scenarios to help you understand things better. They offer concrete examples of successes and failures, and you can learn a lot from them. Here’s an example of a DPR audit and the lessons it offers. Hosting certain types of data and managing […]
Cloud Computing and Virtualization: Similarities and Differences
Virtualization and cloud computing are sometimes mistaken as one and the same, causing much confusion. For the record, virtualization is different from cloud computing, but these two technologies usually overlap.
Virtualization
Imagine a company with five servers, each assigned a single task such as storage, email, etc.
Using Android File Transfer to back up your files
You can’t risk losing important files on your Android phone, may they be your treasured family vacation photos or your detailed notes on your clients. It’s best to be prepared for the worst and back up your data on your Mac or PC. Here’s a guide to how you can do just that. To transfer […]