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Today’s global IT disruptions remind us just how vulnerable we are to the key vendors and platforms we use. If you don’t have a well-thought-out business continuity plan to know how you would continue to function if a key service you rely on were unavailable, it’s time to start planning.

The Increasing Threat of Email-Based Cyber Attacks Email is a primary avenue for cyber-attacks and fraud, accounting for 90-95% of security breaches. While email-based threats may not always seem overtly dangerous, they demand our attention and vigilance. The latest security issue with the desktop version of New Outlook complicates the process of distinguishing valid links […]

Can We trust AI Search Engine Results? Everyone seems to be adding AI to their search products. In a world awash with data, AI-powered language models have revolutionized our access to information. For example, Google now offers AI summaries where the LLM will read web pages so you don't have to, and give you a […]

They say that the human brain is as unique as their fingerprint. “No two people have the same brain anatomy.... This uniqueness is the result of a combination of genetic factors and individual life experiences” (read about the study here). I’d say that about covers it. Genetic factors and individual life experiences. And, odds are, […]

Confession I used to be a hater. I can admit it. Before 6 months ago the last Microsoft browser I used routinely was Internet Explorer circa 2006. In the years since, I’ve been a dual user of Safari and Chrome since becoming a Mac user more than a decade ago. Chrome quickly became my solution for […]

Amidst the myriad of practices to enhance functionality, one often underestimated habit has withstood the test of time—The Reboot. When I was a kid we got our first PC. It was an IBM desktop running Windows 95 and it was so cool. But it had it's problems and every time it did I would yell […]

We’ve all been there. You’re on a deadline for work. Or the day’s pace has been so fast, you can’t keep up. Computer lag often seems to happen at the most inconvenient time. It’s aggravating. It’s frustrating. It kills productivity. To make matters even more annoying, a slow computer can be caused by a whole […]

Did you ever play that game, Mouse Trap, when you were a kid? No judgment if you still do. It’s a fascinating game to say the least. It was first introduced by the Ideal Toy Company in 1963. The game is known for its intricate Rube Goldberg-style contraption. Rube Goldberg was a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist […]

Imagine this. It’s about 11:45am on a Thursday morning. Your calendar is clear until 1pm, you’ve finished your morning tasks ahead of schedule, and you’re hungry. Lucky for you your DoorDash driver showed up early with that burrito bowl you ordered from Chipotle. You message your team to let them know you’re taking an early […]

In the digital era, social media plays a crucial role in a business’s marketing strategy but is often overlooked when leaders think about cyber security. The consequences of a compromised social media account can be quite expensive: hackers may amass substantial unauthorized ad charges, resulting in financial losses, while the dissemination of malicious or inappropriate […]

When it comes to choosing between a Mac or PC for your business environment, it can be a tough decision. Both have pros and cons, ultimately the answer will depend on your specific business needs and preferences. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using a Mac or PC in a […]

Combating Email Spoofing

Years ago when you first started using Windows you were overwhelmed, right? There were just too many features to master everything from the get-go. If you’re like most people, you just learned how to do the basic things you needed to do and got started working and playing. Along the way you may have developed […]

Email is one of the biggest time wasters in the typical workday. It’s an essential tool for an efficient workflow, but when the average worker spends 3-4 hours a day doing it, it’s also an obvious place to look for time savings. Changing behavior is part of the issue: we shouldn’t obsessively check for new messages, do personal email from work, or exchange memes […]

Microsoft premiered Windows 11 on Oct. 5 and by all reports, it’s a thing of beauty . . . but is there anything of substance under the fresh new interface? Before you put a ring on it, think through some of these implications: Who can get Win 11? Windows 11 is being gradually rolled out […]

Internet passwords are one of the banes of modern life. Do you remember your system password? If it’s easy to remember, it’s easy to hack. If it’s hard to remember, you’ve probably written it down, making it easy for the wrong eyes to see it. Finding the perfect password is a never-ending job. Each site […]

If your business could do something for FREE that 94% of Americans support and that 74% say should be a top priority, would you do it? What’s to lose? That thing is recycling. And it’s not just a passing fad. At the COP26 climate summit going on in Glasgow this week over 20,000 delegates from 197 countries are making major […]

If you’re a “list person” you might enjoy adding things to your to-do list just to check them off. But even the most “listy” of list people can get overwhelmed and find themselves doing low-priority tasks while procrastinating things that could propel their productivity forward. Here’s 3 steps that can cut your to-do list in […]

The Covid pandemic is scary enough but add to that the possibility you WON’T HAVE ENOUGH TOILET PAPER, and we have the makings of a real panic! Cybercriminals exploit these uncertainties in ways that can cause you and your employees to let down your guard and let in harmful malware that can steal or sabotage your data.

When Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram went down for 6 hours on Oct 4. people lost their minds. You shouldn't have to loose yours because it's your company next time. There are some key take-aways for companies that aren’t multibillion-dollar tech giants (i.e. almost every company on earth):

What do you need to live stream? Due to the recent efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our communities, many people are asking what it takes to live stream church services or other gatherings. Here’s an overview of the necessary components to help make that happen. First, think through how you […]

During these days of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses and organizations are in full scale emergency planning for – if not execution of – remote working contingency plans. Many of our clients have contacted us with questions and we felt it necessary to put together a communication with some guidance on setting […]

My oldest son graduated from high school this year and when my wife and I asked him where he’d like to go for a long weekend senior trip, he instantly decided on Los Angeles. My son has a dream to be in ministry and plant churches so the main reason he wanted to go to […]