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Out of file space? 8 space saving tips for your PC or laptop
Nothing is worse than going to download a file and realizing you don’t have the space on your computer, prompting the need to go through and delete files you don’t need any more or uninstalling programs you don’t use any more. It can be a big hassle. That’s why today we have 8 space saving…
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Received a Facebook copyright infringement email or message? You’re not alone, the evolution of the Facebook copyright scam and how to avoid falling for it
If you have a public facing Facebook page, such as a fan account page or business page, then you’ve probably been inundated with messages that look something like this: Of course, this contains all the hallmarks of a phishing scam. The false sense of urgency, the request for personal information, the legitimate looking branding, and…
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Make the Most of Your Microsoft 365 Subscriptions: 7 Productivity Hacks You Might Be Missing
Microsoft 365 is packed with powerful tools designed to help businesses stay productive, collaborative, and organized—but many users barely scratch the surface of what’s available. If you’re only using Microsoft 365 for email and basic file storage, you’re likely leaving a lot of value on the table. Here are 7 productivity hacks to help you…
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Viral video showcases AI theft detection in real time, everything you need to know about AI enhanced security cameras
In a recent video posted to TikTok, AI surveillance software vendor Veesion showcased their AI theft detection in real time. The video shows someone in an aisle of a store pocketing items while the camera accurately detects the movement as “item in pocket”. You can see another person in the background and it accurately detects…
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23andMe just filed for bankruptcy and if you’ve ever used their service you need to delete your data right now (we tell you how)
23andMe was one of the earliest providers of genetic and genealogy testing services, if you were curious about what your genetic makeup was or wanted more insight into possible genetic predispositions it was as easy as providing a saliva sample and shipping it off to the company for testing. Now however, it’s been announced that…
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If you’re an Outlook or Gmail user, you’ll want to be aware of this ransomware warning just issued by the FBI
A new ransomware targeting Gmail, Outlook and other popular email providers has made enough waves for the FBI to issue a warning about it. In addition to targeting these email providers bad actors have narrowed their search to those in specific fields like medical and tech. The ransomware is called “Medusa” and it first came…
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8 Tips for Practicing Good Cybersecurity Hygiene in your Business
We all know about good hygiene practices for ourselves and our homes, but what about practicing good cybersecurity hygiene? What does the word hygiene mean when applied to a digital context? When we think of hygiene for cybersecurity it’s the essential items needed to practice the bare minimum in cyber threat prevention, we’re strong advocates…
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Is your older computer holding you back? We have a year-by-year breakdown on how your computer can breakdown with age
Computers and laptops are a significant investment, especially for business owners who need to supply staff with devices to work on (hardware costs typically represents a significant portion of many business owners technology budgets). You may be wondering how long that investment will last? Computers degrade in performance over time due to both hardware aging…
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Once the king of voice chat on the web, Skype is shutting down May 5th, 2025
Microsoft is no stranger to acquiring programs only to later shut them down (though they pale in comparison to Google’s own graveyard of acquisitions) and now Skype will be the latest casualty with a shutdown date of May 5th, 2025 being officially set. Skype, once the leader of online telecommunications and one of the original…
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6 AI Do’s and Don’t’s Including ways you may be jeopardizing your workplace data with your AI use (and how to avoid)
AI or Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more common place in our daily lives, including in our places of work. You may even be using it daily without realizing it, most search engines for example have an AI response to queries baked in at the top of the page and if that’s the farthest…
