An issue has recently been identified with Android devices that may put users at risk of being exposed to a massive data security breach. A backdoor in Android devices and operating software makes it possible for personal data to be transmitted and viewed by people in China. So what created this vulnerability? Android devices are […]
Android backdoor poses huge security risk
What major Paint updates can mean for you
Updates to the Microsoft Paint program have been a long time coming, and finally, Microsoft has delivered. Recently, the company announced major innovations to this longstanding entry-level image editing program, and it renamed the application to Microsoft Paint 3D. If you find yourself wondering how the new Microsoft Paint 3D can benefit your business computing […]
Security breaches: tips for prevention
As long as businesses host valuable data, cyber criminals will continue to bypass the security protocols meant to protect this data. The causes of security breaches range from device theft or loss, weak and stolen credentials, malware, and outdated systems that use ineffective security measures. And with these five tips, you can take the first […]
Microsoft offers Insider Program for Skype
One of the latest innovations from Microsoft involves various popular Insider Programs. The newest of these is a Skype Insider Program. Available for all desktop and mobile operating systems, this program will grant business owners and individuals access to more frequent updates and new, special features to one of the most important voice over internet […]
IoT scanner reveals security weaknesses
The owner of a small business has enough to worry about without adding online security to the mix. But with the proliferation of smart devices that come in everything from Fit Bits to smoke alarms, hackers are now able to access sensitive information. Read on to find out about the “Internet of Things” (IoT) scanner […]
Excel Tip: Looking for Inexact Matches to Search Criteria
When you use Excel's Find or Replace features, you'll sometimes want to perform searches for near matches to criteria. For example, if you're searching a long list of names, you may not remember exactly how a person's name is spelled.
Normally, Excel looks for the literal string you enter in the ‘Find’ text box.
E-commerce and AI: what you need to know
One of the hottest topics in tech and in business is artificial intelligence (more accurately “machine learning” or AI). Many business owners are currently looking to this technology for its potential to improve customer communications, and it is predicted that by the year 2020, 85 percent of all interactions will originate from machine learning “bots.” […]
Why Traditional Anti-virus Doesn’t Work Anymore
The title of this post may surprise you a bit. But it is true. The anti-virus software we have been utilizing for the past 20 years or so just does not meet the requirements of today’s threats because of how easy it is to create a new threat.
Not sure how many of you will remember this, but prior to the credit card machines that you see today, they used to manually swipe your credit card.
How data analytics helps prioritize backups
The astounding amount of data that businesses create on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis is totally unprecedented. And that number doesn’t show any signs of slowing, most likely reaching 1.7 terabytes per person by the year 2020. For businesses harnessing that data, this creates a major challenge: Current data storage limitations make it nearly […]
iPad Mini 5 feature leaks
Contrary to everyone’s expectations, the new iPad Mini 5 will not be launched like other Apple products in September. People expect it to be launched in March 2017. The previous iPad Mini 4 is like the first iPad but slimmer and with additional features. iPad Mini 5 is expected to be an improved version of […]