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Are Remote Employees a Cyber Threat

With the number of remote employees on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, the modern workplace has seen dramatic transformations, but do these transformations pose a threat, and more importantly, are remote employees a cyber threat? The New Remote Working Landscape Before remote work became widespread, largely due to the

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The Pros and Cons of Biometric Security

Biometric security, which uses physical characteristics such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or voice patterns, has quickly become a popular method for keeping accounts and data secure in both consumer and corporate settings. It’s now a common feature in smartphones, banking apps, and even border control systems. But like any technology,

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How to Write Better AI Prompts

With AI becoming more advanced, it’s only natural that more businesses are starting to take advantage of it. But, are you using AI to its full capabilities? If not, it might be time to learn how to write better AI prompts to make sure you’re getting the most out of

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The Best AI Image Generators 2024

As AI continues to develop and grow, so to does the way you can use AI to help your business. AI image generation is one of those ways, that can help save your business time, effort, and money. From creating realistic portraits to generating surreal landscapes, AI image generators are

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The Best Project Management Tools in 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, the best project management tools have become an essential everyday tool for organizations aiming to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and ensure projects are completed in a timely manner. One of the best ways to ensure your projects run smoothly is with the use of project

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2024 Winner of Channel Futures MSP 501 Award

Next7 IT Globally Ranked on the Channel Futures 2024 MSP501

Next7 IT has been named one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on their growth, profitability, and innovation. For the past 17 years, managed service providers around the globe have submitted applications

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Microsoft
Don Houk

5 Ways to Make the Windows Taskbar More Efficient

The Windows taskbar is an important tool for navigating around your computer, but you might not have taken the time to customize it. From removing unnecessary icons to making the taskbar behave differently, there are a lot of tricks that help you work more efficiently with it. Let’s look at

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Microsoft
Don Houk

What Is the Windows Registry?

If you’re familiar with Windows, you’ve probably heard references to the Windows Registry before. This is an important part of the operating system, but what it doesn’t isn’t exactly clear. Let’s take a look at what the Windows Registry is and what you should know about it. What Is the

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IT Security
Don Houk

How to Keep Everything Updated in Windows 10

As you may know, updates are critical for keeping your computer safe. Having the latest patches installed protects you from exploits that target older versions, plus it gives you access to current features. Let’s look at how to stay on top of updates in Windows 10 so you don’t miss

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Microsoft
Don Houk

How to Troubleshoot Your Microphone in Windows 10

Having trouble with your sound input in Windows is extremely frustrating, especially if you frequently join video calls. Thankfully, computer microphone problems usually come down to a few common causes. Let’s look at how to figure out what’s wrong with your microphone in Windows 10 and get it working again.

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Microsoft
Don Houk

How to Change Your Mouse Cursor in Windows 10

Windows has used the familiar white mouse cursor by default for decades. And while there’s nothing wrong with this, have you ever wished you could change your mouse cursor? Maybe you could work more efficiently with something that’s easier to see, or perhaps you want to customize the cursor just

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Microsoft
Don Houk

How to Factory Reset a Windows 10 Computer

Sometimes, the nuclear option of a full factory reset is the only way to solve certain issues with your computer. While it’s not convenient, knowing how to perform a factory reset is important. Whether you need to resolve a problem or just want a fresh start, here are a few

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Microsoft
Don Houk

How to Manage Startup Programs in Windows 10

You might know that each time you boot up your computer, certain programs run as soon as you log in. While this is often convenient, having too many programs run at startup can have negative consequences. Let’s look at how to manage startup programs in Windows and how to decide

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Microsoft
Don Houk

6 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You Might Hit By Mistake

Keyboard shortcuts are typically useful time-savers. But Windows includes a few default shortcuts that result in undesirable behavior, and they’re pretty easy to hit by accident. Today we’ll look at some of these combinations so you know what’s happening if you activate one, plus how to disable them where possible.

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How to Record a Screencast in Windows

When you need to record some information or show someone what’s on your desktop, taking a screenshot on your computer is extremely useful. But sometimes a still image is not enough. If you want to create an instructional video, capture details about in-depth issues on your system, or record a

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Microsoft
Don Houk

What Is the Microsoft Store on Windows 10?

While looking around Windows 10, you might have noticed an app called the Microsoft Store. What is this for, and why is it included with Windows? Today we’ll look at what the Microsoft Store offers, where it came from, and what it’s good for. What Is the Microsoft Store? The

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