We’ve all been there. You sit down with your coffee, press the power button, and then wait. Five minutes later, your computer finally gets to the desktop, and only then can you start working, browsing, or checking emails. It might not seem like much at first, but those minutes every morning quickly add up to hours over the course of…
Saving money is always an attractive option for businesses. Still, a bargain that undermines productivity and can hurt profitability is inadvisable. When comparing vendors, consider the return on investment as well as the quote’s bottom line. This is especially true when it comes to your managed service providers (MSP). As external IT help for your business, an MSP can support…
AI chatbots can offer several benefits to businesses, as the technology can help you automate and expedite many business tasks, but be cautious about the information you share with AI chatbots. Ways AI Chatbots Help Businesses AI chatbots have gained popularity with businesses looking to streamline tasks. After all, this powerful tech can help businesses: provide 24/7 customer support, handling…
Is this email legitimate? Could it be a phishing email? In this video, we’ll show you the key elements of phishing emails you must watch out for if you ever receive a suspicious email.
With the embrace of smart mobile devices, digital wallets have grown popular. Also known as e-wallets or mobile wallets, these apps store payment information virtually. The convenience is undeniable; the question is whether digital wallets are safe to use. Popular examples of digital wallets include Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal, Venmo, Alipay, WeChat Pay, and others. A digital…
Working from home is no longer only for a few employees in special circumstances. The pandemic pushed many businesses to enable remote work. The priority was getting it working and securing access. Now that it’s routine, it’s also time to consider how you back up work from home. Data backup creates a reliable copy of business data. An accessible, accurate…
When was the last time you had to change your password or received an alert to update your device for what felt like the umpteenth time? These are minor frustrations, but ongoing IT requests can add up to cybersecurity fatigue. You can’t stop securing your tech, but you can combat employee annoyance with the process. The need for cybersecurity isn’t…
Bet this sounds familiar: A screen full of legalese opens up when you download some new software. You immediately scroll to the bottom and click “I agree.” Most of us don’t actually read license agreements. This is not a good idea for individual use. Worse, it’s a real risk for businesses. Even if you don’t read every one of those…
Keeping up with the pace of business technology change can be difficult. It can feel as if you’re always a few steps behind. Every day brings some new cybersecurity threat, compliance regulation, or tech innovation. But you don’t have to do it all alone. Business tech creates a competitive advantage. IT enables communication, supports collaboration, streamlines process, secures data, and…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer sci-fi; it’s fast becoming a regular part of our day-to-day lives. For Microsoft 365 users, there’s Copilot, an AI-powered assistant. Here’s how it works. Microsoft developed Copilot to help you navigate and operate Microsoft 365. Machine learning, trained by your usage patterns and preferences, offers up personalized recommendations, reducing your time and effort invested.…
We may not have hovercraft yet, but ChatGPT offers futuristic innovation to businesses. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence language model designed to generate human-like responses. The increasingly popular AI-powered platform has a wide range of applications. Weigh its advantages against the security implications, though. ChatGPT responds to questions or commands, drawing on pre-training using large amounts of text data. The…
Part of the problem with a data breach is that your business doesn’t know about it until it’s already happened – sometimes well after. Knowing the signs of a data breach can help you mitigate the damage. Don’t get complacent about cybersecurity. There are many things competing for your attention. But cyber vulnerabilities can mean unexpected downtime, as well as…
Cloud computing has given us greater mobility than ever before. We can sign in to video conferences on our phones, collaborate on presentations from a laptop, or edit a file on a tablet on the sidelines of a kids’ soccer match. Yet the one thing we need still is a reliable internet connection. Think about the country of Canada. Earlier…
You’ve heard it before: no one is immune from cyberattacks. Doubt that statement? The Vatican suffered an attack that prompted it to take its websites offline. Yes, even the Holy See can suffer a Denial of Service (DDoS attack). The November 30, 2022 attack affected the official Vatican.va website. Several other Vatican sites were also inaccessible for hours. The suspected…
Our phones can recognize our faces. Digital watches can detect that we’ve been in an accident. We can put on a virtual reality headset and feel as if we’re swimming with dolphins. With all this technological innovation, why are printers still so frustrating? This article explains why and how to make the most of the situation. Hewlett-Packard released its home…
The holidays are busy. We’re trying to get work done to have some fun, and we’re hosting family and friends. Plus, parents that have the holiday Elf tradition must remember to move the doll every night. It’s a lot, and it can make us more likely to fall for scams that can lead to data theft. Hackers like to take…
Christmas time is back with us again. The latest devices and gadgets are hitting store shelves just in time to keep up with the rush. Magazines, television, and the web are brimming with advertisements and reviews of the latest tech your money can buy. Before you rush out to buy the gadgets you’ve been waiting all year for, consider a…