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Useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts you should know about

Keyboard shortcuts are great for saving time and improving productivity. From running commands to navigating through multiple window layouts, here are essential Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts you should know. General Windows 11 shortcuts These shortcuts are for general functions, such as copy, cut, paste, and more. Command Function Ctrl + A Highlights all items in… Continue reading Useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts you should know about

Strengthen your Facebook and Twitter privacy with these tips

Hackers are always looking for new ways to gain access to people’s personal information. This is why it’s crucial to take steps to safeguard your social media accounts. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best ways to protect your online privacy while using Facebook and Twitter. Lock your screen Always lock… Continue reading Strengthen your Facebook and Twitter privacy with these tips

Don’t fall victim to VoIP eavesdropping!

Eavesdropping is a cyberattack wherein hackers obtain and record Voice over IP (VoIP) phone conversations, usually to steal confidential information. This is done without the victim’s knowledge or consent. VoIP eavesdropping can be done by installing a VoIP sniffer on the company’s network, or by hacking into the user’s device. To prevent VoIP eavesdropping, businesses… Continue reading Don’t fall victim to VoIP eavesdropping!

Work from home exercises to help you stay fit

Commuting to work and walking around the office to talk to coworkers helps burn calories throughout the day. But when you’re working from home, the amount of physical activity you do tends to be much less, which can negatively impact your physical and mental well-being. To stay fit, you can try these easy work from… Continue reading Work from home exercises to help you stay fit

Are you cooling your servers the right way?

Did you know that servers require a specific operating temperature range to operate? If they exceed this range, their reliability and performance can be greatly reduced. This is why it’s important to keep your servers cool, especially in the summer months when temperatures are high. How does high temperature affect servers? A server’s reliability decreases… Continue reading Are you cooling your servers the right way?

Protecting your Microsoft 365 environment and data

For many businesses, Microsoft 365 is their go-to productivity suite because it offers powerful features, cost-saving benefits, and world-class security. And while Microsoft continuously looks for ways to address security concerns, the changing threat landscape can put Microsoft 365’s security measures to the test. Here are some of the most common security risks Microsoft 365… Continue reading Protecting your Microsoft 365 environment and data

Improve your Google Chrome experience with these extensions

Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers today for a number of reasons. For starters, it is stable and well designed, making navigating the web easy and simple. And secondly, Chrome is highly customizable — it offers a vast library of extensions that can enhance the way you use it. However, installing… Continue reading Improve your Google Chrome experience with these extensions

How automation can transform your marketing processes

It can be challenging for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with limited resources to get their marketing efforts off the ground. Fortunately, with marketing automation, SMBs can streamline repetitive processes and establish more cost-effective marketing campaigns. By implementing marketing automation, your company stands to gain the following benefits. 1. Automatic follow-ups Keeping in touch over… Continue reading How automation can transform your marketing processes

Use this Windows 10 feature to back up and restore your data

Backing up the data on your Windows 10 PC should be done regularly, as doing so allows you to restore and recover important files in case of a disaster. Unfortunately, many users fail to back up their data until it’s too late. This article will guide you through the process of backing up and restoring… Continue reading Use this Windows 10 feature to back up and restore your data

The three kinds of hackers every business should watch out for

Hackers come from all different backgrounds. Some hackers are motivated by money and politics, while others simply hack systems for fun. In this blog post, we will define the three kinds of hackers and how each one differs from the others. A complicated history In the 1950s, the term “hacker” was vaguely defined as someone… Continue reading The three kinds of hackers every business should watch out for