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Virtualization services safe from CPU flaws

You may have seen headlines highlighting the dangers of two recently discovered hardware flaws: Spectre and Meltdown. They create incredibly technical problems for just about anyone who owns a computer, even those with virtual machines in the cloud. Thankfully, most vendors have already fixed the issue. What are the risks of an unpatched computer? Regardless… Continue reading Virtualization services safe from CPU flaws

Spectre and Meltdown vs. virtual desktops

On January 3, 2018, two hardware flaws were announced that affect nearly every computer sold within the last 20 years. Every virtualization service available relies on vulnerable computers, but you needn’t worry — almost every vendor has already protected your virtual machines. What are the risks of an unpatched computer? Regardless of whether you are… Continue reading Spectre and Meltdown vs. virtual desktops

How to Keep Track of Your Business Online

Free and easy to use, Google Alerts allows you to keep tabs on your or your business’s online reputation in real time. You can even modify this software tool to keep track of your competitors’ actions. Continue reading to learn more about this revolutionary service! What is Google Alerts? Google Alerts is a free, super… Continue reading How to Keep Track of Your Business Online

Keep Track of Your Business via Google Alerts

Do you know what’s being said about you or your business on a daily basis? Do you want to find out, but simply have no time to scroll through the news feed on multiple social media platforms? Don’t worry, Google Alerts is here to save the day. Read on to learn how. What is Google… Continue reading Keep Track of Your Business via Google Alerts

Know What’s Being Said About Your Business

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Yelp. The many avenues to connect to your customers bring many more avenues for them to connect with you. One of the most common ways is through reviews or posts on their social media pages. But with so many platforms to keep track of, it’s hard to know where and how your… Continue reading Know What’s Being Said About Your Business

Google weighs in on account hijacking

According to experts, passwords shouldn’t be the only way you defend your accounts. After all, hackers have plenty of tricks and tools to steal them. So to help businesses fully understand the risks involved, Google conducted a study on the causes of account hijacking. The results From March 2016 to March 2017, Google and UC… Continue reading Google weighs in on account hijacking

Google releases year-long security study

Your passwords are the gateway to your files, money, and identity, so it’s no surprise that hackers are constantly trying to steal them. Most cybercriminals will use malware to do the trick, but they also have other means at their disposal. Google’s year-long security investigation provides the details. The results From March 2016 to March… Continue reading Google releases year-long security study

Google studies effects of leaked logins

Passwords are your first line of defense against hackers. But over the years, they have developed plenty of methods to steal them. To gain a deeper understanding of how cybercriminals operate, Google analyzed the causes of leaked login credentials. Here are the results. The results From March 2016 to March 2017, Google and UC Berkeley… Continue reading Google studies effects of leaked logins

Google My Business now accepts appointments

There are countless platforms that showcase, review and link to small businesses, but few have as much impact as Google does. Although business owners can’t choose where their site ranks in the search results, they can edit information that is displayed and insert some flashy new features. How to edit your business’s Google listing When… Continue reading Google My Business now accepts appointments

Use Google search to schedule appointments

For most people, Google is the first stop when searching for a specific business. And in some cases — like searches for gyms and beauty salons — people are using Google to help them contact the business about an appointment. Now, the search giant has made that possible right from its results pages. How to… Continue reading Use Google search to schedule appointments