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Technology Unwrapped

The most important technology concepts, strategies and actions uncovered for your business.

Why You Should Use A Single Managed Service Provider (MSP)

One MSP for voice and data is almost necessary in today’s world. Now that everything is connected through integrations, if one application stops working, it can hold up your entire process. You need to be able to have issues identified and resolved as quickly as possible, to maintain the flow of business. Not only does downtime cut down on productivity, it also puts people in a grumpy mood. According to a survey from the National Small Business Association, 41% of companies said that their ...
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Topics: Owners & Managers, Trends

10 Tips for Tightening the Financial Controls of Your Business

Recently, it has come to light that Save the Children Federation was swindled into wiring $1 million to cybercriminals. The money was allegedly going to buy solar panels for health centers in Pakistan, which is well within the scope of the organization’s standard operations. Unfortunately, the transaction was not uncovered as fraudulent until a month after it occurred, thus they were unable to stop the cybercriminals from making off with the funds.
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Topics: Staff Training, Security Threats, Owners & Managers

Why Do I Need to Restart My Computer?

(Updated June 2023)
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Topics: The Workplace, Trends

Are you an easy target for phishing scams?

The sole objective of any phishing email is to trick you into clicking a malicious link. If you aren't vigilant, phishing scams can be easy to fall for. It doesn't matter who you are, how much money you have, or what company you work for, you can be targeted and it's important to know how to protect yourself. Since Amazon and Uber are so well-known and widely used services, cybercriminals have often chosen them to impersonate. Their aim? To lull you into a false sense of security at receiving ...
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Topics: Staff Training, Security Threats, Network Security

Is Your Inbox A Crime Scene? 6 Ways to Evaluate Potential Phishing Scams

Much like the shiny lures fishermen use to attract their prey, cybercriminals use email attachments or links to try to get you to click through to malicious content. Often using cheap scare tactics, phishing scams induce a quick, panicked response by making you feel like you have something to lose by not clicking on the link. However, the instant you click, you open yourself up to malware attacks that can cost you financially and reputationally, and it will definitely eat up time to reverse the ...
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Topics: Staff Training, Security Threats

How to set your favorite search engine as your default

When you open up your web browser with the intent to search for something, it can be irritating to have your computer open a search engine you don't like or are not familiar with. Those who regularly search for information on the web usually have a preferred search engine. Below you will find some steps to take when your web browser default is not what you want it to be.
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Topics: Staff Training

How to Outsmart Hackers

Hackers spend their days finding ways into your devices and accounts in order to obtain credit cards, passwords, social security numbers, and basically everything you wouldn’t want to share with a complete stranger. Also, you have unscrupulous hackers that are constantly attempting to trick you so that they can lock up your data and hold it hostage for a ransom. Having a plan in place BEFORE your information is stolen is the best way to outsmart a hacker. Read on to learn what you should be ...
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Topics: Network Security

How to Stay Organized and Save Time with Microsoft OneNote

OneNote provides users with a quick and efficient way to take notes, while still staying organized. Regardless of whether you want to write or type your notes, all is possible when using OneNote. Learn how to navigate the application and personalize it to what you need - while also staying organized and saving time!
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Topics: Microsoft Products

Quick Tip: Windows Snipping Tool

Window’s Snipping tool offers users a quick and easy way to capture an image without having to take a screenshot of the entire screen. Users can decide which area, shape, and size they want to capture within seconds. This tool is useful for sending a clear image of something you want to share with others, or to keep for yourself.
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Topics: Microsoft Products

How To Catch A Cyber Criminal

Cyber criminals attack, on average, every 39 seconds, and 43% of cyber security attacks target small and midsized businesses. They snatch data or compromise records, hack into unsecured computer systems, pilfer money, and steal identities. They use phishing, malware, ransomware, social engineering, and numerous other tactics to obtain data and other resources. But surely not all of these cyber criminals can get away with their crimes, right? Read on to find out how cyber criminals are caught - ...
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Topics: Security Threats