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You Don’t Need to Tell Apps and Websites Exactly Where You Are

It’s no secret smartphones actively use our locations. After all, navigation apps like Google Maps would be useless if not…
February 25, 2025
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Organizations That Deal With Cardholder Information Must Adopt DMARC

Penalties for non-compliance range as high as $100,000.…
February 25, 2025
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Google Chrome Now Uses AI to Protect Your Browsing Online

It isn’t clear what’s new, however.…
February 17, 2025
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Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Fixes Four Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Fix these Windows issues ASAP.…
February 17, 2025
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If You Have an iPhone, Turn On ‘Stolen Device Protection’ ASAP

A good password is essential for securing your devices and data. However, it isn’t foolproof. If a thief knows your…
February 11, 2025
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Microsoft Edge Now Blocks Scareware

The internet is full of scams and malicious activity, but “scareware” or tech support scams are some of the more…
February 11, 2025
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Four Keyboard Shortcuts New to Windows 11

Windows 11 has new keyboard shortcuts.…
February 4, 2025
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How to Quickly Restore Your Previously Opened Tabs in Windows 11

The internet is quite large, and there’s a lot of it to see. Whether you’re surfing the web for work…
February 4, 2025
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Can Your PC Be Upgraded to Windows 11?

Windows 10’s days are numbered. As we outline here, Microsoft will drop its free support for Windows 10 on October…
January 28, 2025
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Password Protect Your Microsoft Office Files to Secure Your Work

If you frequently use Microsoft Office for work, you likely manage many Word and Excel files on a daily basis.…
January 28, 2025

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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