One of the most common questions a new computer owner will ask is “Should I shut down my computer every night?” The simple answer is no. Or, not necessarily. Or, it depends. In the early days of home computers, we used to shut down our machines at least nightly, and during the day if it…
5 Signs to Upgrade Your Computer
Technology moves at the speed of light. It is outdated before you even buy it. The methodology of technology is never still, it continues to evolve faster than it can be produced. It is a natural progression that computers fall behind the current wave of technology. The signs and symptoms of outdated technology are often…
Human Firewall
Each week we hear of unauthorized breaches and other security issues in the news. Sometimes it’s an inside job and most of the time it was caused by someone that got phished and gave just enough information for the bad guys to gain access to a workstation or email account and then on to the…
Software Updates, Windows Updates, and Application Updates
It seems we can’t go a single day anymore without our operating system, application, tablet, mobile phone, and even smart watch asking for a software update. While sometimes these updates bring new features or cosmetic fixes, they almost invariably include security fixes too. Nearly every piece of modern software a consumer uses has bugs, and…
New Security Features on Office 365
To bolster users’ safety, Microsoft recently added security features to Office 365. These enhancements give home and business users peace of mind whenever they send an email, share a link, or forward an attachment. There’s no such thing as being too secure, so we recommend staying abreast of them now. Files Restore in OneDrive Previously…
What Is The GDPR? An Expert Overview
On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect across the European Union. This regulation aims to strengthen data privacy and data protection for individuals within the EU. The GDPR will immediately impact how companies can collect, store, and process data pertaining to users. Here, we’ll examine the GDPR, how it will affect US…
