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Mobile devices and healthcare businesses

Data security and compliance need to be high on the list of any healthcare organization’s priorities. Do you have security measures in place to protect your patient data? Is your practice compliant with the HIPAA regulation? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, this article is a must-read. Why does data security matter… Continue reading Mobile devices and healthcare businesses

Follow Me: Windows 10 Cortana enhancements

Windows 10 users heavily rely on the Tips and Get Started features to assist them. Good news could be coming their way with a possible launch of a Cortana-guided feature called ‘Follow Me.’ Should ‘Follow Me’ become a reality, users will benefit from more thorough assistance. Possible new Cortana features Cortana can perform several tasks,… Continue reading Follow Me: Windows 10 Cortana enhancements

Hackers KRACK WiFi security

For ages, most people assumed that setting a strong password on their WiFi router was enough to prevent cyberattacks, but recent events prove otherwise. Two Belgian security analysts have found a serious weakness in WiFi networks, called KRACK, that puts your wireless devices in danger. What is KRACK? Simply put, KRACK, short for ‘key reinstallation… Continue reading Hackers KRACK WiFi security

Apple Pay Apple Pay: Safe and secure transactions

It was only a matter of time before our smartphones replaced our wallets. There are several mobile payment systems available today, but Apple Pay is one of the safest and easiest to use for small businesses. Read on for more details on why you should consider it. How does it work? Credit card transactions are… Continue reading Apple Pay Apple Pay: Safe and secure transactions

Everything SMBs need to know about

Millions of merchants accept credit card payments through Apple Pay. Even small businesses weary of data security standards are jumping on board. If you don’t presently accept these mobile payments, it’s time you learn about how simple and safe they really are. How does it work? Credit card transactions are more complicated than most people… Continue reading Everything SMBs need to know about

Cisco to predict IT failures using AI

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are not the only ones dabbling with AI and machine learning. According to Cisco, these technologies might be key to the future of IT system management and business continuity, both of which have grown increasingly complex over the years. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are extremely useful in helping… Continue reading Cisco to predict IT failures using AI

Dropbox introduces Smart Sync and Showcase

Stop transferring files from your full local hard disk and start working — this seems to be Dropbox’s new tagline for its newly launched feature, Smart Sync. It promises to rid you of the constant worry of limited disk space. Read on to learn more. Stop worrying about storage space Gone are the days when… Continue reading Dropbox introduces Smart Sync and Showcase

The right way to set up guest Wi-Fi

Customers, partners, and vendors expect internet access when they’re visiting someone else’s office. This is why guest Wi-Fi access is so common. But setting it up the wrong way can create a frustrating experience for people looking to connect and leave your company exposed to attacks. Here’s how to do it right. Never give guests… Continue reading The right way to set up guest Wi-Fi

Android users welcome Microsoft Edge

Have you ever been glued to a long, interesting article on your mobile device? You then arrive home, turn on your PC or laptop, and want to continue reading the article. What’s the quickest way to transition? Microsoft’s Edge browser has a pretty cool solution. Why Microsoft is expanding Edge to mobile Microsoft’s Windows Phone… Continue reading Android users welcome Microsoft Edge

Protect your devices with virtualization

With cybersecurity threats targeting small and large businesses, solutions that protect mobile devices are no longer a niche service. More work is being handled away from the office, which means more opportunities for security breaches. Virtualization vendors are leading the charge to tackle these challenges with innovative solutions. Mobile device management and virtualization Simply put,… Continue reading Protect your devices with virtualization