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Simple Technology Tasks to Start the New Year

12/30/2016

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​​If you want to get 2017 off to the right start as far as your technology is concerned, do a little end-of-year cleaning with these five simple tasks.
 
1- Update all your passwords
If 2016 taught us anything, it’s that security and data infringement threats are at an all-time high. Most people don’t bother to change their passwords until after they have been hacked, which beats the purpose. Now is the right time to change your passwords. The longer your password is, the better. For added security, use a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

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5 Steps to Secure Your Web Browser

12/27/2016

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You may not realize this, but your browser can be just as much of a security threat as corrupt downloads and malicious software. Attackers are increasingly targeting weaknesses in web browsers to access PCs and laptops. Keep ahead of the game with these top tips for securing your browser against hackers.
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1- Update your browser on a regular Basis
Make sure the browser you’re using is up to date and ensure it is set to automatically update when new versions are released. Limit your browser usage to modern applications, such as Chrome or Firefox.

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Best Way to Transfer Data From an Old to New PC

12/20/2016

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​There are many options by which you can transfer your data from PC to PC. The most common solution is to use an external flash disk. You can simply connect a high-capacity USB stick in one computer, copy all the data you wish to transfer across, and then insert the same flash USB into the new computer and download everything. It doesn’t get much simpler than that.

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Latest Tech Bytes

12/13/2016

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​Facebook Apologizes for “Killing Off” its Users
If you had received a notification from Facebook recently that informed you or your friends had passed away, you would have understandably been pretty shocked. But, believe it or not, this is exactly what happened to a large number of Facebook users. Facebook have since issued an apology for the error, which resulted in thousands of users’ profiles being converted into memorialized mode.

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What is USB-C and Why Should You Care?

12/9/2016

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​Laptops are getting thinner and thinner, which is all well and good, but with Acer’s latest Swift 7 coming in at just 9.98 mm thick, how are manufacturers finding space for I/O ports?
 
That’s where the USB-C comes in.
 
Here’s the lowdown on this latest version of USB and why it just may be your new best friend.

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Is One Computer Monitor Enough?

12/6/2016

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You’ve seen people that have more than one computer monitor and wondered if you should do the same.  What are the benefits of adding another monitor?​


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Top 5 Upgrades to Speed up Your Network

12/5/2016

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​​Things happen a lot faster in a small business than they do in the corporate world. This is why, it is critical for small business owners to ensure their technology is up to date. Here are 5 upgrades you should consider including in your IT budget to help you get things done faster:

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Moving Desktop Applications to the Cloud

12/2/2016

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Cloud computing is growing in popularity and many application vendors are honing their services to remain competitive, even putting up serious competition to the conventional desktop applications. Some of the applications you should definitely consider moving to the cloud include:



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CryptoLocker Virus Holds Your PC Hostage

12/1/2016

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A new kind of ransomware was discovered by antivirus companies – only this one is a lot more dangerous than previous ones. Known as Cryptolocker, it seeks out your personal files then wraps them in strong encryption before demanding for payment. The ransomware started going around in January, and 9  months later, it is not showing any signs of letting up. In fact, there seems to be a new variant that is currently active.

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