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ChatGPT and the 3-2-1-1-0 Backup Methodology
I was experimenting with ChatGPT AI recently to see what kind of impact it may have on my business. I asked it two questions, which follow. Its reply, tweaked only slightly by me, also follows. ChatGPT did as good a job as I could do of describing Proactive’s...
3 ways AI makes almost any business task easier
In the fast evolving world of technology, business owners and managers like you are always on the lookout for the next big thing to give them a competitive edge. Have you considered how AI tools might be able to help? ChatGPT – or Generative Pretrained Transformer, if...
The hidden dangers of free VPNs: Are you at risk?
Are you aware that the rise in global VPN usage has skyrocketed? The reasons are clear as day: Virtual Private Networks offer increased security, anonymity, and allow access to geo-restricted content online. But here's the million-dollar question: Are all VPNs created...
Is this the ultimate browser for business?
It’ll come as no surprise, but Microsoft has yet more exciting news for us. Sometimes we wonder if they allow their employees to sleep! This time it’s a new browser aimed specifically at businesses: Edge for Business. The updated browser has security and productivity...
This is the latest trend in phishing attacks
Have you heard the saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words"? It seems cyber criminals have too, and they're using it to their advantage. In a new twist on phishing campaigns, cyber criminals are luring victims to click on images rather than downloading malicious...
Privacy alert: Change this setting in Edge, now
Don't be mistaken, we love Microsoft Edge (and think you will too), but lately, something has come to our attention that we wanted to share. It's always a good idea to be aware of what your browser is doing behind the scenes. And there’s an Edge setting that you might...
Stop! And think, before you act on that email
How many times a day do you respond to an email without really thinking about its contents? Maybe it's a request for some information. Perhaps it’s asking you to pay an invoice. All mundane stuff. But no sooner than you’ve hit send, you've fallen victim to a...
Google is Deleting Dormant Accounts: Take These Steps Now to Protect Your Data
If your Google account has been inactive for more than two years, it may soon be deleted. Starting December 2023, Google will begin deleting inactive personal accounts and the data associated with those accounts. This includes Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive....
Here’s how cyber criminals try to hack your accounts while you sleep
Have you ever felt frustrated by the flood of notifications from your multi-factor authentication (MFA) app? Well, cyber criminals have too. And they're taking advantage of “MFA fatigue" to try to gain access to your sensitive business data. MFA is essential for...
Best Practices for Using Microsoft Outlook with Google Workspaces Email
Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GWSMO) allows users to access their Google Mail directly within Outlook, instead of having to login to the Gmail website. This useful tool allows you to collaborate productively across multiple devices and platforms. ...
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