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COVID-19 Vaccines are Here and So are the Scams

Jan 21, 2021

As the COVID-19 vaccine distribution has now begun, government officials expect scams to emerge. Watch out for everything from phony treatments to phishing messages. Reuters is reporting that scammers are offering vaccine shots for as low as $150, ...

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The Best iOS 14 Update Tips & Tricks

Sep 17, 2020

So, Apple's at it again. This time it's with their latest iOS Update for your phone - iOS 14.0. And gobs of updates abound! From how the Home pages works to all-new Widgets; from updates to Messages, Music, and Health to being able to set your ...

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Email Distractions Hindering Your Productivity at Work?

10 Tips For Removing Email Distractions That Hinder Your Productivity

Sep 03, 2020

Time management is crucial in the work place. At the same time, how often have you heard your employees say that there aren’t enough hours in the day - even with all the advantages the latest technology has given us? Technology has certainly given ...

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Recommended Resources for Microsoft Teams

May 07, 2020

Microsoft Teams combines team collaboration tools with video conferencing software. The communications platform allows MS Office users to conduct conference calls (both audio as well as video), share files, and initiate or join a group chat. The ...

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How Windows 7 End of Life Will Affect You

Nov 21, 2019

Well, it's almost here! While Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7 on January 13, 2015, "extended support" is now officially scheduled to end January 14, 2020. So, what does this mean to all the faithful Windows 7 users out there? If ...

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11 IT Buzzwords You Should Be Aware Of

Nov 07, 2019

More and more, IT is becoming buzzword after buzzword and (no pun intended, my apologies to Google's parent company) the alphabet soup of acronyms. While it's unreasonable for any of us in the industry to expect that those not in the industry to use ...

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Getting Ready for Teams to Replace Skype for Business!

May 23, 2019

Did you know that Skype for Business Online is going away? If you’re on Office 365, you may have already received an email from Microsoft notifying you of your impending upgrade to “Teams”. Don’t fret. It’s fairly painless. And Teams adds a number ...

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What's A Password Management System & Why You Need One

What's A Password Management System and Why Do You Need One?

Feb 28, 2019

Simply put, one of the most impactful, yet least talked about, cybersecurity user habits is when users reuse the same password across multiple accounts. In fact, more than eight out of 10 Americans are guilty of doing just this according to ...

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Top 5 ‘Geekiest’ Technology Innovations Everyone Loves

May 23, 2018

As Geek Pride Day flies toward us at hyper (or warp, for you Star Trek fans out there) speed, we decided to join in the fun with a blog about the “geeky” technological innovations we all have come to love today. The iconic holiday is celebrated on ...

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GDPR: How Your Company Can Meet the New Regulations

May 14, 2018

As the launch of the European Union’s (EU’s) new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) draws near, businesses that have not already prepared are now scrambling to ensure compliance before the May 25 deadline. You may be wondering “I’m in the ...

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7 Women who've impacted the Technology we use Today

May 08, 2018

It’s no secret that the field of computer science and information technology (IT) in general has long been considered a male-dominated industry and women have been slow to gain a foothold. However, despite their small numbers, that doesn’t mean that ...

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