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Disaster recovery during hurricane season

There’s no telling when natural disasters will occur. When they do, certain regions in the country often bear the brunt of their impact, like when Hurricanes Harvey and Irma hit certain states in 2017. With a well-designed disaster recovery (DR) plan, your business can be spared from total devastation. Determine recovery hierarchy Certain parts of… Continue reading Disaster recovery during hurricane season

Disarm Windows 10’s intrusive settings

Microsoft’s Windows 10 has had the same level of acceptance and success as Windows 7 did. It’s not a perfect operating system though, as users are complaining about its intrusive privacy settings that are on by default. Get your privacy back by following these tips on tweaking its default settings. Turn personalized advertising off For… Continue reading Disarm Windows 10’s intrusive settings

Turn off Windows 10’s intrusive settings

The popularity of social media has allowed advertisers to target their consumers more efficiently. But did you know that your operating system might also be helping agencies post personalized ads according to your search history? Learn how to fix some of Windows 10’s faulty privacy settings. Turn personalized advertising off For those unaware, Windows 10… Continue reading Turn off Windows 10’s intrusive settings

Get your Windows 10 privacy back

Windows 10’s Cortana can be helpful with various tasks — from displaying accurate and personalized ads according to your online searches to spamming word suggestions based on your most common keystrokes. But this operating system may feel intrusive. The following tips should help you avoid being seen by Microsoft’s watchful eye. Turn personalized advertising off… Continue reading Get your Windows 10 privacy back

9 Cybersecurity terms you need to know

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. But you don’t need to be an IT expert to know how to protect yourself from a cyberattack. To help you get started, here are helpful terms you need to know so you’re not left in the dark, whether you’re teaching yourself how to update your anti-malware, updating your systems, or… Continue reading 9 Cybersecurity terms you need to know

IT terms you need to know

Jargon can be intimidating if you’re dealing with IT issues and you’re anything but techy. Running an anti-malware scan can generate auto pop-ups that leave you clueless with IT terms that sound Greek. Learning the basic concepts listed here will help you move on and not be surprised the next time that happens. Malware For… Continue reading IT terms you need to know

Get ahead of cybersecurity with these basic IT terms

If you just called a malware a “virus,” then you are definitely being left behind in digital talk. Knowing a few IT things here and there not only enables you to have some rapport with your tech-savvy colleagues, but it also helps you have a better understanding of some basic IT know-how. Read on to… Continue reading Get ahead of cybersecurity with these basic IT terms

Declutter your Android device with folders

If your Android device has too many apps cluttering the homepage, finding the app you want to use can become difficult. Organize them by putting them in folders that make sense to you. Here’s how you can do it. Creating and naming folders On most devices, when you install a new app, the icon will… Continue reading Declutter your Android device with folders

How to create folders for your Android apps

Making sense out of sheer clutter can be tiresome, be it in our living spaces or on the touchscreens of our handheld devices. Give your brain a break by sorting your apps into folders. This is how you can do this for your Android gadgets. Creating and naming folders On most devices, when you install… Continue reading How to create folders for your Android apps

How to make your Android apps more organized

Finding it hard to find the app you want on your Android device? If so, it’s time to organize your apps into folders. Here’s how. Creating and naming folders On most devices, when you install a new app, the icon will be automatically added to your home screen, or to a screen where there is… Continue reading How to make your Android apps more organized