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Should you keep your phone plugged in? Here’s what you need to know

You may have heard that charging your phone overnight or frequently topping it off could damage the battery. But is that really true? This article breaks down the facts about phone charging habits in simple terms, helping you make smarter choices that can extend your phone’s battery life. How do phone batteries work? Modern smartphones… Continue reading Should you keep your phone plugged in? Here’s what you need to know

Always charging your phone? Here’s the real impact on battery life

Is leaving your phone on the charger overnight doing more harm than good? In this article, we explain how modern batteries work and clear up common charging myths, without the technical jargon. How do phone batteries work? Modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are smarter and safer than older types, and your phone has… Continue reading Always charging your phone? Here’s the real impact on battery life

Charging habits that help your phone battery last longer

Wondering if charging your phone too much is bad for it? This easy-to-follow guide explores how your daily charging routine affects battery health, and what you can do to help your phone last longer without getting caught up in myths. How do phone batteries work? Modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are smarter and… Continue reading Charging habits that help your phone battery last longer

Securing your business VoIP in 2025: 6 must-have defenses

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has become the backbone of modern business communication, handling everything from video conferences to critical customer support. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are relentlessly developing sophisticated methods to exploit VoIP’s vulnerabilities. Keep your essential communication channels safe by implementing these six must-have security measures. Enable multifactor authentication (MFA) Strong passwords alone can’t protect… Continue reading Securing your business VoIP in 2025: 6 must-have defenses

Practical security measures for business VoIP systems in 2025

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems are the lifeblood of modern business communication — and a prime target for cybercriminals. Given VoIP’s critical role in everything from sales calls to customer support, a successful breach of your VoIP systems can cripple daily operations, lead to massive data leaks, and cause financial ruin. Protect your VoIP… Continue reading Practical security measures for business VoIP systems in 2025

How to stay one step ahead of VoIP risks in 2025

If you think Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) security is simply about setting a strong password, think again. In 2025, threats against VoIP systems have become more sophisticated, necessitating advanced safeguards and strategies. But don’t fret. Here are six practical ways to secure your VoIP environment and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Enable multifactor… Continue reading How to stay one step ahead of VoIP risks in 2025

Microsoft ends support for Office 2016 and 2019: What this means

If your business uses Microsoft Office, take a moment to check which version you have. Microsoft recently announced that support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 has ended. What does that mean? Your programs won’t disappear, but Microsoft has stopped providing security updates for them. For any business, ignoring this change is dangerous. Why this… Continue reading Microsoft ends support for Office 2016 and 2019: What this means

Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 support ends: What to do next

Are you still using an older version of Microsoft Office, specifically 2016 or 2019? If so, Microsoft has important news for you. Support for these products officially ended in October 2025. While your applications will still run, they are now vulnerable. Microsoft is no longer fixing bugs or, most importantly, patching security holes. Why this… Continue reading Microsoft Office 2016 and Office 2019 support ends: What to do next

Still using Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019? Your business is now at risk

Does your business run on Microsoft Office? If you’re still using Office 2016 or Office 2019, you need to know about a major change. As of October 2025, Microsoft has officially stopped supporting these versions. Your Word and Excel files will still open, but the software is no longer being protected. You are now on… Continue reading Still using Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019? Your business is now at risk

8 AI features in modern web browsers you should be using

Think your browser is just for clicking links? Think again. Here are eight AI-powered features built into modern browsers that are making web surfing faster, smarter, and safer than ever before. Content summarization Content summarization tools now built into browsers or available as native features can scan an entire page and distill it down to… Continue reading 8 AI features in modern web browsers you should be using