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Protect Your Business with Passwordless Authentication

By Amanda Herstek July 16, 2023Articles, Cybersecurity

"123456," "letmein," and "password" remain all too common passwords. It’s difficult to believe, but people still use simple, obvious passwords. They even repeat them across sites to avoid having to…

5 Best Practices for Buying Technology for Employees

By Amanda Herstek July 11, 2023Articles, Guides

5 Best Practices for Buying Technology for Employees Buying technology for personal use can be exciting once you get past the price tag. Yet there are many factors to consider…

8 Steps to Protect Your Company Data When People Leave

By Amanda Herstek July 11, 2023Articles, Guides

Businesses want everyone to be a big happy family with no turnover, but that’s not always possible. When employees leave, you may be opening the door to a data leak…

How Your Business Could Benefit from a vCIO

By Amanda Herstek July 5, 2023Articles, Cybersecurity, Guides

Businesses often hire a managed service provider (MSP) for tech support. But if that’s all you’re getting from your MSP, you could be missing out. You might gain by adding…

What VPNs Can and Can’t Do

By Amanda Herstek June 27, 2023Articles, Cybersecurity

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are becoming more common. Many people use VPNs to establish an encrypted connection over a public network or to add privacy and security. Think of a…

Password Autofill: Convenience Compromising Security?

By Amanda Herstek June 8, 2023Articles, Cybersecurity

“What’s that password again? Wait, I changed it … Harrumph. I don’t remember!” We’ve all been there, sometimes many times a day. Password autofill on our Web browsers felt like the sun…

What is Zero-Click Malware?

By Amanda Herstek May 30, 2023Articles, Cybersecurity

You know not to open an email attachment from someone you don’t know. You also avoid downloading unexpected files or questionable popups when you go online. But did you know…

Staying Organized with Microsoft 365

By Amanda Herstek May 25, 2023Articles, Microsoft365

Microsoft 365, formerly Office 365, aims to be invaluable. How does this subscription-based suite earn your loyalty? By combining Word, Excel, and Outlook with advanced productivity apps and cloud-based services.…

Are Your Backups Safe?

By Amanda Herstek May 22, 2023Articles, Backup

Backups are the go-to to keep you safe in the event of ransomware or data threats. But the bad guys expect your business to backup. The question is, are you…

Do More with Microsoft Forms

By Amanda Herstek May 14, 2023Articles, Microsoft365

There are millions of Microsoft 365 users globally. Businesses rely on the software to power email, drive productivity, and connect to colleagues. Forms is another great tool for users of…