Written by: Jay H. Security is a top priority for organizations. Businesses manage confidential and sensitive data that cannot make it into the hands of threat actors. And with more and more organizations using Apple devices, it is important to protect them from attackers. To help with this, use our list of simple Mac security tips to secure your Apple
Written by: Jay H. We’re approaching one year since the start of lockdowns that forced most of the workforce into a remote environment. Now, many organizations are looking to adopt remote working long-term even after the pandemic subsides. If you’re one of many full-time or part-time remote workers, you may want to make some improvements to your work area. Here
Written by: Jay H. Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) comes with many features, but installing add-ins opens up worlds of new capabilities. These applications can increase productivity, save time, and improve the user experience. Here are some of the best Microsoft 365 add-ins to streamline your workflow. 1. FindTime Scheduling meetings that fit everyone’s schedules can be challenging. FindTime helps
Written by: Jay H. Staying connected nowadays is easier than ever. Businesses, hotels, restaurants, and even entire cities offer public Wi-Fi hotspots for guests to get online. However, connecting to these hotspots comes with risks. Ideally, you’d never connect to public networks and instead use your mobile device as a hotspot, but sometimes this may be impractical. Let’s discuss why
Written by: Jay H. Attackers make 96 percent of phishing attempts through email, according to Verizon. Given that over 300 billion emails are sent every day, a staggering amount includes spam and malicious emails. Email is the most common business communication tool, so when phishing emails make it through the filters, they pose a severe risk to your organization. To combat
Written by: Jay H. When you need to buy software for your SMB, the process seems straightforward. Just set your organizational goals, your budget, and then find the best software that meets your needs, right? Unfortunately, the reality is far from that. A recent study from Capterra reveals that more than 70 percent of SMB software purchases either compromise on
Written by: Jay H. We all know the importance of proper password management. However, despite knowing the risks, at least 65 percent of people reuse passwords across multiple, if not all, sites. It’s difficult to blame them, given that the average person has 70-80 passwords to remember, according to research by the password manager Nordpass. “We now partly understand why
Written by: Jay H. Zoom has announced various new Zoom Room features that will help organizations safely transition back into the workplace. The traditional workforce has evolved, and Zoom meets the challenges of supporting in-office and remote workers simultaneously.” Whether it’s in an office, co-located space, remote location, or at home, Zoom’s platform enables organizations to put employee health and safety
Written by: Jay H. You’re at work and you get a pop-up notification for an app update. Without much thought, you quickly click on ‘Remind me later,’ knowing that you’ll repeat this when the notice reoccurs. Sound familiar? Although it may not seem significant, patch management is one of the most critical IT tasks in an organization. In fact, neglecting
Written by: Jay H. Ransomware entails an attacker infesting their victim’s computer with malware that encrypts their data. Then, the hacker forces the victim to pay a ransom or risk losing the data forever. Once thought of as a rare event, ransomware is becoming increasingly common and costing organizations billions. Now, hackers are more commonly threatening to expose the company’s