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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. ...
Windows 11 optional update: Why it’s better to wait
Microsoft has just announced an option for people to trial new features before their general release in Windows 11. This isn’t about fixes to security flaws – everyone gets those at the same time. This is an opportunity for businesses to jump the queue to receive new...
Can your business go green by switching to the cloud?
Cloud computing has quickly become a popular option for businesses that want to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and become more flexible. But are you swayed by the idea that cloud services are automatically better for the environment? Could the need to do...
Charging in public places? Watch out for “juice jacking”
Airports, hotels, cafés, even shopping malls, offer public charging points where you can boost your phone or laptop battery on the go. They’ve been in the news after the FBI recently tweeted advice to stop using them. Crooks have figured out how to hijack USB ports to...
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