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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
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Why Everyone Should Use a Password Manager

It’s common cybersecurity advice to use a strong and unique password for each of your accounts. But keeping tabs on…
August 6, 2024
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Did You Know Your iPhone Can Remove the Background of Your Photos?

In the very recent past, if you wanted to remove the background of a picture, you had to master expensive…
August 6, 2024

Google Is Making Your Android Phone More Secure

If you use an Android phone for work, there are plenty of steps you can take to keep your sensitive information safe and secure. However, later this year, Google is going to make protecting your business data even easier, starting...
May 21, 2024

This Apple Feature Can Ruin Your Business Calls

A couple weeks ago, we highlighted Voice Isolation, a feature on your iPhone that can enhance your voice when making phone calls. While this hidden Apple feature is an excellent way to improve the quality of your calls, another not-so-hidden...
May 21, 2024

Recommendations for Passwords on National Password Day

Earlier this month was National Password Day, and for a long time, the common attitude towards passwords was this: Make one, memorable password, and use it for everything. Unfortunately, while that password lifestyle made for easy sign-ins, it also negatively...
May 14, 2024

Apple’s Latest Update for iPhone Patches 15 Security Vulnerabilities

Apple's latest update for iPhones, iOS 17.5, adds a few new features for your smartphone. But aside from these fresh changes, the most important thing about the update is the 15 security patches Apple included this time around. Apple doesn't...
May 14, 2024

Hackers Break Into Dropbox Sign, Stealing Customer Information

As companies employ new tactics to defend themselves against cyberattacks, hackers continue to find a way in. So it is with Dropbox: The company is the latest to be hacked, as bad actors broke into production systems for the Dropbox...
May 7, 2024

How “Voice Isolation” Can Make Your iPhone Calls Clearer

Phone calls are an essential part of business life, but they aren't always easy. There are many times that it's difficult to make out what the person on the other end is saying: Often, you need to repeat what you...
May 7, 2024

Microsoft May Be Trying to Earn Back Trust in Cybersecurity

On an earnings call last week, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, told investors and analysts that the company would be "increasing its focus on cybersecurity." This likely isn't a statement made by a CEO on an earnings call. Microsoft has...
April 30, 2024

Email Isn’t Always Secure (but It Can Be)

Usually, it's good advice to keep sensitive and private information away from email. If you need to share confidential business information with a colleague, there are typically more secure ways to send that data off. However, email can be a...
April 30, 2024

You Should Check Which Apps on Your Smartphone Are Using Your Location

Thirty years ago, no one would believe we'd all voluntarily carry around devices that could be used to track our every move. In 2024, however, that's just the norm, as smartphones remain a must of modern life. While your iPhone...
April 23, 2024

Protect Your Privacy By Forwarding Your Emails Through a Decoy Account

One of the reasons our inboxes are full of spam is because our email addresses are all over the internet. Some of the organizations you share your email with aren't quite so honest or careful, and either sell your data...
April 23, 2024
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