March 17, 2021
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. …
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March 6, 2021
Unpatched Email Servers are Leaking Sensitive Business Data – Homeland Security Issues Critical Warning
In early March 2021, Microsoft issued an urgent alert about zero-day security vulnerabilities in several versions of Exchange Server. These platforms have been subject to a targeted attack, making it …
February 26, 2021
How to Keep iPhone Notifications From Distracting You
App notifications seem like a great idea, but they can get out of control quickly. When your iPhone is constantly chirping to alert you of updates, you can’t focus on …
February 25, 2021
3 Key Ways to Keep Your Password Manager Secure
We’ve discussed the importance of using a password manager before. Generating strong passwords and keeping them all in one locked vault allows you to greatly increase the security of your …
How Does End-to-End Encryption Secure Apps Like Signal?
We’ve talked before about encryption, which is an essential part of modern digital life to keep your data secured. But there’s another type of communication encryption you’ve probably heard about …
February 24, 2021
What Is a Virtual Machine and Why Are They Useful?
Virtual machines are an important and useful computing tool. If you’re not familiar with them, you might wonder what this term means. We’ll explain what virtual machines are, how they …
January 27, 2021
What Happened in the SolarWinds Hack?
In December 2020, it was revealed that multiple high-profile targets, including the US government, had been hacked through software offered by SolarWinds. This was one of the largest hacks perpetrated …
January 22, 2021
What Are the Costs of Unprofessional and Bad IT?
If you’re struggling to come up with a solution to your IT needs, you are not alone. Many IT providers do not do the proactive work necessary to maintain your …
January 21, 2021
5 Ways to Make Your Wireless Router More Secure
Securing your home network is important, especially if you work from home or do sensitive work online. Routers have several default options and parameters that aren’t secure, so changing them …
January 20, 2021
5 Shareable Family Subscription Plans Worth Considering
It seems like every service wants you to subscribe for all its features these days. And while $5 or $7 per month is reasonable for a service you use regularly, …