It doesn’t seem that long ago since Amazon Alexa was considered brand new tech but the reality is Alexa is now 6 years old (original release November 2014). Since then smart devices have increased in popularity and have even entered the workplace. This article will help outline some of the risks posed by smart devices […]
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Computer Advice
Shopping for a New Computer?
It’s a decision that comes with equal doses of excitement and overwhelm: getting a new computer! Unlike popping out to the shops for a new toaster, choosing the right computer comes with so many questions, most of which are usually asked in some sort of alien language. Helpful sales people offering RAM as it were […]
Stay Ahead of the Curve with an IT Lifecycle Plan
All appliances have an effective lifespan. Computers are no different. In some cases, parts physically fail after years of service, in others they simply become too slow and too ineffective to keep doing the job. Hardware failures and IT issues can cost big in productivity losses, urgent fixes, and unintended downtime. Improving productivity and lowering […]
How to Stop Your Business Becoming a Victim of Social Engineering
You can have top-notch security in place but there is still one danger: social engineering. It’s the old kid on the block, but most of us have never heard of it. Perhaps the more familiar term is ‘con’: the art of manipulating people to take certain actions or divulge private information. Social engineers are a […]
Your Business NEEDS to Use HTTPS
You may have noticed many business websites now have a green padlock in the address bar next to the letters “https”. Until recently, you’d only see that on shopping or banking sites, but it’s now become the expected norm for all business websites – even if you don’t ask people to log in or enter […]
Why 2-Factor Authentication is Important
You hear about hacks all the time. The news covers major websites who have had data leaks containing your email and password. Computers get infected and capture your login details for bank accounts and credit cards. In the worst cases, identity theft occurs because it is an easy crime to commit with a high reward. […]
Why Spam is a Small Business Nightmare
15 years after the world united to crack down on spam emails, we’re still struggling with overloaded inboxes. All that unwanted email continues to flood the internet, much of it targeted towards small businesses, and the impact goes wider than you might think. Here’s the full breakdown of how modern spam works and how it’s […]
Increase Your Productivity with Dual Monitors
Conventional wisdom states that cluttered workspaces lead to a disorganized mind. Mess prevents productivity and begins to hamper professionalism. Shouldn’t that apply to the computer desktop too? The simplest way to clean and organize your digital desktop is to add more space. Just adding a second screen doubles the available room and makes organization a […]
4 Ways to Avoid IT Downtime
Technology is a wonderful addition to every business, but what happens when the IT goes down? All those things you do now that were completely unthinkable 30 years ago have become part of your day-to-day processes. It lets you compete with big business and connect with customers from far away, boost productivity and efficiency like […]
What’s That Weird Noise Coming from Your Computer?
New computers are whisper quiet, seeming to run on pure magic, but after a while computers can start making some pretty weird noises. Clicks, clunks, and about-to-take-off jet noises are the most common, but when should you worry? Your computer has a number of moving parts and even some stationary parts that can make noises. […]
The Top 5 IT Security Problems for Businesses
Companies that suffer security breaches nearly always have one of these IT security problems. Is your company guilty of any of them? No Backups A shocking number of businesses are not backing up their data properly. According to market research company Clutch, 60 percent of businesses who suffer a data loss shut down within six […]
How to Securely Dispose of Old Computers
Getting new computers for your business is exciting, but what happens to the old ones? How do you securely dispose of old computers? Depending on the age, some people sell them, others throw them out. That’s the easy part. The problem is the sensitive data on them. There are passwords, account numbers, license keys, customer […]
Fake Invoice Attacks Are on the Rise – Here’s How to Spot (and Beat) Them
Businesses around the world are being struck with a cyber-attack that sends victims a fake invoice that looks real enough to fool to most employees. It’s an old scam that used to see bills faxed or mailed in, but it’s made its way into the digital world and instances are on the rise. Chances are […]
How To Stay Safe Using Social Media
People happily share their private information online, building robust libraries that can easily become a one-stop goldmine for fraudsters. Here’s our guide to hot to stay safe using social media. It’s not exactly the intention everyone has when they sign up, as the whole point of Facebook is to share your life with your friends. […]
BENEFITS OF USING WEBROOT SECUREANYWHERE
Webroot Secureanywhere protects Laptops, desktops, smartphones, tablets, servers, and virtual environments – just some of the things we all use in our day to day jobs as well as being vital to keeping your business running. Endpoint protection/security means cybersecurity services for network endpoints, like laptops, etc. These services include antivirus and antimalware, web filtering […]
6 Quick Security Tips To Keep Your Business Safe
The following security tips are designed to help you recognise areas of your business where you could be vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Every employee shares one inescapable flaw that is putting your business at risk. They’re human. 59% of data breaches can be traced back to something an employee did (or didn’t do), which invited a […]
Technology For Remote Working: Essentials for Empowering Remote Work
COVID-19 is forcing many businesses to embrace remote work. The technology needed to enable people to work from home has existed for years, but working from home may be new for you and your employees. Here are some essentials you need to address to empower your remote workers. What technology for remote working do you […]
Steer Clear of Cyber Coronavirus Scams
With the world grappling with a health pandemic, to think that there are criminals out there devising cyber coronavirus scams is shocking. Regrettably, bad actors are everywhere, always looking for opportunities, and they’re seeing one in the coronavirus. This article outlines what you need to watch out for and how to stay cyber safe. The […]
Remote Working with Microsoft 365
Working from home is a big change in an already tumultuous time. Yet there’s a bright side. The quarantine could be your opportunity to reinvent how you work – for the better. Migrating to Microsoft 365 has benefits now. Plus, when you’re back to business as usual. Microsoft 365 is the cloud-based version of Microsoft […]
How to Stay Focused Working from Home
Working from home is not for everyone – we’ve all heard that said before – but many of us worldwide are now being forced to work from home. It can be challenging, especially when you have to adapt in the midst of all the other uncertainties COVID-19 has brought. These strategies can help you stay […]
