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Bad Actors Exploited a Chrome Zero-Day In August

Google Chrome is, by far, the most popular web browser in the world.…
September 10, 2024
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Microsoft Patched a Windows Zero-Day Last Month

On the first Tuesday of each month, Microsoft releases its “Patch Tuesday” update. Each Patch Tuesday contains a collection of…
September 10, 2024
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Did You Know There’s an Easier Way to Move Apps Around Your Home Screen?

iPhones are great, but they’re not great at reorganization. Have you ever tried to move apps around your home screen?…
September 2, 2024
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Discloses Likely Cyberattack

DICK’S Sporting Goods is under attack. According to The Bleeping Computer, the company announced it discovered “unauthorized third-party access” on…
September 2, 2024
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Microsoft Is Hosting a Summit to Improve Cybersecurity

July’s CrowdStrike outage was a disaster. One buggy update from the company caused networks across the globe to shut down,…
August 27, 2024
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Did You Know Your iPhone Can Automatically Sort Your Grocery List?

Forget the pen and paper when you head to the supermarket: Your iPhone is a convenient way to keep track…
August 27, 2024
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Did You Know You Can Delete Individual Digits on Your iPhone’s Calculator?

Contrary to some grade school teachers’ beliefs, we all walk around with calculators in our pockets these days. Your iPhone…
August 20, 2024
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Microsoft’s Copilot Can Be Used as an “Automated Phishing Machine”

Copilot is Microsoft’s AI platform, available to both consumers and companies through a subscription to Microsoft 365. But while there…
August 20, 2024
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Did You Know Your iPhone’s Camera Can Copy and Paste Text?

If you see an interesting sign when on a walk, or you want to save a menu for later, you…
August 13, 2024
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How You Can Protect Your Business From the Next CrowdStrike Fiasco

Microsoft and Delta are not getting along. Following last month’s giant CrowdStrike outage, Delta struggled to get its flight schedules…
August 13, 2024

Your Favorite Apps and Sites Might Be at Risk

Cybersecurity affects every facet of digital technology. If a device can connect to the internet, it can pose a risk if not properly protected. So it is with even popular apps and sites like Twitter, iCloud, and Steam; these services...
December 13, 2021

Apple iOS 15.2 Introduces New ‘App Privacy Report’

Apple released iOS 15.2 for iPhones on Monday, Dec. 13. The new update adds over a dozen new features and changes to iOS, but one feature in particular is quite useful for identifying any apps on your phone that are...
December 13, 2021

Mozilla Is Shutting Down Lockwise

Mozilla's Firefox Lockwise is a popular password manager that is, unfortunately, going away soon. The company announced it would be shutting down Lockwise effective Dec. 13, 2021. The app will be removed from the iOS App Store and Google Play...
December 6, 2021

FindTime Can Help You Schedule a Meeting That Works for Everyone

When you're trying to schedule a big meeting, it can be tough to find a time that works for everyone's conflicting calendars. If you often see yourself struggling to put these complicated meetings together, you'd likely benefit from the Outlook...
December 6, 2021

You Should Be Using Your iPhone’s Built-In Authenticator

While we highly encourage you to use two-factor authentication, not all 2FA is equal. 2FA that uses SMS is certainly better than no protection, but it doesn't offer the most protection. Instead, you should use an authentication app, such as...
October 18, 2021

Is Your Business Following These Essential Best Practices Right Now?

Whenever your technology is involved in your business processes, it is important that you abide by best practices to see the most effective results. Let’s run through the most effective practices that you should reinforce in your operations. Emphasize Security...
October 15, 2021

3 Reasons to Consider a Private Cloud Solution

The cloud is a great opportunity for businesses to increase accessibility of data and enhance productivity, especially while remote, but for those who do not know how to approach it, the cloud can be intimidating. Today, we are going to...
October 7, 2021

Vulnerabilities Found Inside Azure-Linked Managed Database Service

It’s not unheard of for some threats to remain undiscovered for months or even years, as is the case with a particularly nasty one in the Microsoft Azure database system. This exploit, discovered by cloud security provider Wiz, is built...
October 4, 2021

How to Make macOS Sound Effects Play Through AirPods

Sending and receiving messages, systems alerts, and more — Apple sound effects are truly ubiquitous. When using AirPods with your iPhone or iPad, those sound effects play through your earbuds just like all other sounds. But on Mac, sometimes those...
March 7, 2021

Change Your Passwords With This Strategy

What makes a quality password? Something that isn't easy to guess? Something that doesn't contain personal information? Those are good answers, but they're only a start. You see, in the past, we've been taught to think of individual people trying...
December 7, 2020
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