Technology Unwrapped

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.

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 ...

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!

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.

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 - ...

According to Inc.com, we spend more than $37 billion dollars every year on unproductive meetings. In fact, the majority of meetings are considered to be unproductive failures. Stop wasting your time, money, energy, and resources. Help your business by learning three causes of failed meetings and tips to increase productivity.

(Updated March 09, 2023)

So how many of you watched the series CSI: Cyber before it was cancelled? Like many other detective dramas, they often talked about the “DARK WEB” (dramatic music playing in background). Sounds scary, right?? Then they throw in the term “Deep Web” to really confuse us. Although I have begun to grasp the idea of what the Dark Web is, there is still a bit of mystery to it. What I do know is that when my data was stolen from a large insurance firm I was told that my personal information was being ...

Business E-mail Compromise (BEC), commonly known as “CEO fraud,” is a rapidly increasing concern affecting companies’ financial and data security today. What exactly is BEC? It has been defined as a scam that targets businesses working with foreign suppliers and/or businesses that regularly use wire transfer payments. Scammers skillfully gain access to and impersonate company executives, attorneys, or suppliers through e-mails to fraudulently authorize the transfer of company funds. Payments ...

It’s a struggle sometimes to get the most out of your work day. With interruptions, distractions, disturbances and maybe even some interferences, what’s a worker to do? How can you fight distractions that are causing you to lose valuable minutes every day? Keep reading to find out some of the top ways to fight workplace distractions, so that you can produce high-quality work and get ahead in your career!