PC and Network Security Tools
Back in the good ole days, all you needed to protect your computer and keep your data private was a single piece of antivirus software. Boy, have things changed! Now as soon as you turn your PC on and connect it to a network, you are immediately at risk for viruses, spam, malware, worms, trojan [...]
Spring Cleaning – Computer Style
After winter, with the weather changing, spring cleaning is a big task on everyone’s todo list. Along with your house, a computer can benefit from a little tidying up. There are a few things that you can do to clean up the actual computer, as well as the operating system to help with performance issues. [...]
BYOD – Is it just another four-letter word?
BYOD stands for Bring Your Own Device. You may have heard other synonymous terms such as BYOT – Bring Your Own Technology, BYOP – Bring Your Own Phone, and BYOPC – Bring Your Own PC. Regardless of which acronym you prefer, BYOD is the practice of allowing employees to bring their personally owned mobile devices [...]
Yes, I’m backing up. No, I don’t know what. Part 2.
Could not wait, eh? In part 1, we looked at your personal documents and financial information. In part 2, we are going to look at a few communication avenues (email and your website)… With the prevalence of technology and online communication, storage and documentation of emails is also one of the most important features that [...]
Spear Phishing… huh???
By now I’m sure you’ve not only heard of phishing scams, but probably even received a few through email. These attempts of online identity theft and fraud are running rampant over the Internet. The typical phishing scam seeks to obtain usernames, passwords, and credit card information by masquerading as a trustworthy source. However, there are [...]
Computers and taxes. Slightly better than death and taxes.
April 15th always seems to show up sooner than most people expect. With the advantages of technology, filing your taxes has become simpler (and less expensive) for many people. There are countless options allowing you to complete the arduous task from the comfort of your own home. Along with the speed and ease, e-filing also [...]
Lions and Tigers and terms, oh my!
Part 3 of 3 In part 3, we are going to look at a few more terms and acronyms that you may encounter in the coming years (or have already encountered). As technology integrates itself so seamlessly with everyday life, it is important to learn and understand related terms so that you are prepared for [...]
SEO? Isn’t that a band?
Part 2 of 3 In part 1, we looked at terminology that you may encounter when buying a computer. Descriptions used for hardware and software may need a technology degree just to understand. Now, let’s take a look at some other terms you may encounter. One of the biggest ones is SEO. Its impact on [...]