Harness the Potential of AI-Enhanced Search Engines: Utilize platforms like Google with AI capabilities for more intelligent results. Master the Art of Effective Querying: Learn to phrase your searches efficiently to uncover precisely what you seek. Experience the Efficiency of AI in Streamlining Your Internet Searches
#techtiptuesday – Fortify Your Defenses: Employ Strong and Unique Passwords
Craft Complex Passwords: Combine letters, numbers, and symbols to create robust passwords. Steer Clear of Predictability: Avoid using easily guessable information such as birthdays or names. Guard Your Passwords: Keep your passwords secure and refrain from sharing them with anyone.
#techtiptuesday – Prioritize Security at Every Step
Stay Fortified: Keep your OS Updated! Regular updates not only introduce new features but also fortify your digital fortress by patching security vulnerabilities.
#techtiptuesday – Tailor Your Digital Environment
Personalize Your Operating System Experience: Customize your OS to reflect your unique style. From changing wallpapers to adjusting color schemes, make it feel like your favorite room in the digital realm. Unlock Hidden Gems: Delve into the depths of your OS by exploring hidden settings. Simply Google “hidden features [your OS]” to uncover secret options…
#techtiptuesday -Discover the magic of keyboard shortcuts!
These simple combinations can transform your workflow, saving you time and effort. Say goodbye to mouse headaches! Embrace the efficiency of keyboard shortcuts. Instead of clicking around, try using Ctrl+C to copy and Ctrl+V to paste. These simple combinations streamline your workflow, saving you clicks and valuable time. Unlock a wealth of time-saving tricks on…
These simple combinations can transform your workflow, saving you time and effort.
Tax Time Scams
Scammers love tax time because it gives them a whole new bag of tricks to pull from. Harassing phone calls, phishing scams etc, etc. Remember, the IRS will not call or email you to demand money or verify security questions. If you get an email that looks like it is from the IRS, its not. …
Shutting Down Doesn’t Fully Shut Down Windows 10 ( But Restart Does)
CHRIS HOFFMAN @chrisbhoffman APRIL 18, 2018, 6:40AM EDT When you click “Shut Down” on your Windows 10 PC, Windows doesn’t fully shut down. It hibernates the kernel, saving its state so it can boot faster. If you’re experiencing computer problems and need to reset that state, you’ll need to restart your PC instead. We’ve…
Top 10 IT Security Threats
Insider Threats – Someone in the organization either knowingly or inadvertently gives access to company data. Viruses and Worms – These can wreak havoc on a network costing the business downtime, lost productivity and money Botnets – Users unwittingly allow their computers to become part of a network that is used to launch Distributed Denial of Service Attacks. The computers are commanded…
Layered Security
What is layered security ? It’s a methodology to defend computer systems in layers rather than with just one source of security. For a business, it should look like this: ISP – At the Internet Service Provider layer, there should be some type of security built into what specific traffic they will allow in and out of their networks. If your…
How did the hackers get my Office365 account credentials? How to avoid being a victim of cybercrime
We all get a lot of email almost daily. You really must be on your toes when checking it. Something from an unknown sender with a link. DELETE. Something from your boss but his email is not correct. DELETE. In this day and age, you must be suspicious of everything that comes in. One of the tricks hackers are using to get…
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