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The Pros & Cons of Tracking Your Employees’ Every Digital Movement

March 20, 2023 By Lucas Takala

Since the pandemic, employers around the world have needed to change. They've had to shift how their employees operate. Remote work is very much here to stay. Organizations and employees can both benefit from the work-from-home and hybrid work revolution. Cost savings is a driver for supporting remote work. Employee morale and productivity also can be higher when employers grant this flexibility. A majority of organizations support some type of remote work. Statistics show that: While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Productivity

Smart Tips to Stop Money From Being Stolen Through Online Banking

March 15, 2023 By Lucas Takala

There are a lot of things that have changed since the invention of the internet. One of these is how we bank and access our accounts. You used to have to go into a local bank branch to make deposits and withdrawals. Now, you can take a picture of a check and deposit it from your phone. Approximately 73% of people around the world use some form of online banking at least once a month. People have never had such convenient account access. But that convenience can come at a cost. In 2021, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity

Cool Windows 11 Features That May Make You Love This OS

March 9, 2023 By Lucas Takala

Microsoft released the Windows 11 operating system (OS) over a year ago. It was largely well-received as stable and user-friendly. The OS is not a large departure from the Windows 10 experience. But it does offer a lot of enhancements over the older environment. Yet with several improvements and a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, it still lags in adoption. As of November 2022, Windows 10 still owns the lion’s share of Windows PCs. It has a 69.75 percent usage share as compared to 16.13 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Microsoft

4 Proven Ways to Mitigate the Costs of a Data Breach

March 3, 2023 By Lucas Takala

No business wants to suffer a data breach. But unfortunately, in today’s environment, it’s difficult to completely avoid them. Approximately 83% of organizations have experienced more than one data breach. (IBM Security 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report) These breaches hurt businesses in many ways. First, there is the immediate cost of remediating the breach. Then, there are the lost productivity costs. You can add lost business on top of that, and lost customer trust. A business could also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity

Mobile Malware Has Increased 500% – What Should You Do?

February 27, 2023 By Lucas Takala

Cybersecurity researchers uncovered an alarming mobile statistic. During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks surged by 500%. This is alarming both in scale and because many people aren’t yet protecting smartphones. For years, mobile phones have become more powerful. They now do many of the same functions as a computer – just with a much smaller screen. Yet, people tend to secure their computers better than they do their smartphones. This is a behavior that needs to change. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity

How Is the Metaverse Going to Change Business?

February 23, 2023 By Lucas Takala

The new buzzword around town is “metaverse.” But what does that actually mean for businesses? Is it just something that social media companies need to be concerned about? According to people like Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, the metaverse is coming. He stated that “Life without AR will soon be unthinkable.” Whether that’s a short-term or long-off prediction, companies need to be ready. First comes the understanding of what the metaverse is. Metaverse is a general term – hence why it’s not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, New Technology

Have You Had Data Exposed in One of These Recent Data Breaches

February 20, 2023 By Lucas Takala

There’s a reason that browsers like Edge have added breached password notifications. Data breaches are an unfortunate part of life. And can have costly consequences for individuals. Hackers can steal identities and compromise bank accounts, just to name a couple. Cybercriminals breach about 4,800 websites every month with form jacking code. It has become all too common to hear of a large hotel chain or social media company exposing customer data. Hackers can breach your personal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity

2023 Trends in Data Privacy That Could Impact Your Compliance

February 13, 2023 By Lucas Takala

Data privacy has been a growing requirement ever since the internet age began. So much personal information is flying around through computer networks. Protecting it has become a mandate. Most companies must follow HIPAA, GDPR, or another industry or locality-based privacy rule. By the end of 2024, 75% of the world’s population will have their personal data protected. It will fall under one or more privacy regulations. You don’t need to be a large enterprise organization to have data … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity

8 Tech Checks to Make Before You Travel

February 6, 2023 By Lucas Takala

Our technology inevitably comes with us when we travel. Most of us won’t even travel to the end of the block without our smartphones. When you go on a trip, not having your technology there when you need it can ruin your day. Travel smarter and more securely by doing several checks before you go. Use our handy tech travel checklist. It can save you from suffering from lost devices, missing chargers, or a data breach. 1. Check Your Apps Have you ever sat at an airport gate wondering why … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cybersecurity, IT Management

7 Most Exciting App Announcements at Microsoft Ignite 2022

February 1, 2023 By Lucas Takala

If you follow Microsoft products, then you may know about Microsoft Ignite. Held annually, it generates many exciting updates and announcements in the Microsoft world. Microsoft held its most recent conference last October. In the rush of the recent holidays, you may have missed some of the highlights. So, we’re bringing them to you now. One thing you’ll notice is that Microsoft Teams got a lot of love at the event. Microsoft is now describing Teams as “the app at the center of Microsoft … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Microsoft

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