Every business has some sort of system for reserving company equipment and booking rooms for company meetings and events. However, these systems are usually disorganized and leave employees groaning. Whether the system involves an on-paper sign out sheet or basic word-of-mouth reserve requests, an unorganized approach can lead to wasted business hours and miscommunications over […]
Digital Security Halloween Horror Stories: How to Prevent Tricks and Enjoy Only Treats Do stories about digital security horrors keep you up at night? As Halloween approaches, your thoughts might turn to goblins, ghosts, and ghouls. If you really want to give your IT manager or business owner nightmares, you might review some digital security […]
Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 Vs. Apple MacBook Pro: Which high-end notebook packs more features into a small package? Have you decided to head for the Apple Store to buy the hippest notebook around? If so, you may want to take a few minutes to glance at the specs for Microsoft’s Surface Book 2. If you […]
Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool, and using a few shortcuts and tips can make your work move faster. Today we’ll look at a few Excel tools to improve your experience in working with data. Microsoft Excel is a powerful tool for analyzing data, and using a few shortcuts and tips can make your work […]
Want to become an Excel rock star? These tips will provide you with the knowledge you need to master this powerful productivity tool and become the go-to Excel expert in your office. There are people in this world who are able to make spreadsheets practically sing: creating complicated charts and analysis without breaking a […]
The Sonic Drive-in is an old-fashioned and popular fast-food chain with roller-skating carhops and has almost 3,600 locations in the US. Just recently, it became a popular hit for hackers. The breach affected an unknown amount of its store payment systems. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that this may have led to a fire sale on millions […]
A recently discovered vulnerability within Mac’s Keychain has left Mac users at risk. Find out how you can take steps to protect your personal information and yourself from becoming exposed. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, and Apple engineers designed the Mac Keychain to do just that. Designed to store, encrypt, and only […]
Learn why your company should be using managed IT services. By 2019, the managed-services market is projected to grow by $193 billion. Both small, medium and large businesses are becoming very aware of the reasons to choose the managed-services business model, and the demand is strong. Here’s an outline of some of the reasons why […]
Although ransomware threats are real and dangerous, there is actually some good news to be had. By knowing what the good and the bad news is, in fact, people will place themselves in the best possible position to deal with these threats. Of course, these so-called “threats” often transform into cases of blatant theft and […]
Good advice from IT pros can reduce chances of a data breach With the latest cyber hack of Equifax in the news, consumers and businesses alike are scrambling to check on their data’s security, and taking steps, such as freezing accounts, to mitigate any possible financial damage. However, the best strategy is to be pro-active […]
Cloud computing is popular, but make sure you’re ready to make the switch. Business owners are considering whether to transition from running software locally, to join the millions of companies already using cloud-based applications. According to RightScale’s 2017 State of the Cloud, the majority of companies depend on cloud-based solutions to run their business […]
New Ransomware Threat Hitting US Businesses On September 19th, Barracuda announced that they have been tracking an “aggressive” new ransomware threat. The ransomware attack appears to have originated largely in Vietnam, although other sources have been traced back to India, Columbia, Turkey, and Greece. This latest attack, following right on the heels of WannaCry and […]
