Don’t let your old PC go to waste!

Do you still have old PCs and laptops lying around somewhere? If you’re thinking about finally trashing them, don’t! Despite being big, slow, and prone to crashes, you can still make good use out of your old computer. You might have to do some light upgrades like install more RAM and a bigger hard drive,

By |2019-11-14T10:57:51+00:00August 24th, 2017|Hardware|

Containers will soon be much easier to manage

Microsoft continues to be one of the biggest names in virtualization, and with its most recent announcement about a new type of container technology, it's not going anywhere. Even if you don’t need containers in your IT framework, Microsoft has signalled that big things are coming. What are virtual containers? Virtual containers are isolated computing

By |2019-11-14T10:57:54+00:00August 23rd, 2017|Virtualization|

Android Oreo: Google’s latest tasty OS update

After months of teasing, Google has finally unveiled the next iteration of its mobile operating system: Android Oreo. Much like previous versions, users can expect faster delivery, smoother experiences, and plenty of cool new functionality. While Android Oreo is still in its beta phase, it already has a long lineup of features that users will

By |2019-11-14T10:57:57+00:00August 23rd, 2017|Android|

How to protect your VoIP system from phishing

Your business may be well-armed against email-based phishing scams, but you shouldn’t neglect your VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) systems. Through ‘vishing scams,’ hackers can disguise themselves as a bank representative and convince your employees to provide confidential financial details via a seemingly harmless VoIP call. Your business will be well-served by guarding itself from

By |2019-11-14T10:58:00+00:00August 22nd, 2017|Virtualization|

Scammers are creating new scams just for VoIP

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) makes business communications simple and inexpensive. Naturally, shrewd scammers have found a way to use VoIP as a means to carry out ‘vishing scams,’ a new type of phishing whereby fraudsters make phone calls, pose as a business or financial partner, and request private details. Understanding these scams well is

By |2019-11-14T10:58:04+00:00August 21st, 2017|VoIP|

Microsoft adds new Office 365 apps for SMBs

Office 365 is the ideal productivity tool for small- and medium-sized businesses. It’s cost-effective and receives plenty of support and upgrades from Microsoft. During last month’s Inspire conference, they announced even more applications for Office 365 that you will love. Microsoft Connections Email marketing campaigns are a great way to build relationships with contacts and

By |2019-11-14T10:58:09+00:00August 18th, 2017|Office|

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: What’s new?

In Microsoft’s Fall Creators Update, Windows 10 business users can expect a better, more secure operating system. Since introducing new features to the OS in April, Microsoft is revising existing features and introducing new enhancements focused on collaboration, usability, and security. Take a look at the most noteworthy enhancements for business users. Files on-demand in

By |2019-11-14T10:58:12+00:00August 17th, 2017|Windows|

Black and white: Not all hackers are bad

What do you call someone who hunts for security gaps in computer hardware and software? A hacker, right? What about someone who takes their findings to vendors to help them improve the quality of their products? There is more than one type of hacker, and understanding the difference is important. A complicated history Since all

By |2019-11-14T10:58:16+00:00August 16th, 2017|Security|

Google’s 2-Step Verification sign-in

  Google wants users to use a prompts-based 2-Step Verification sign-in instead of the SMS two-factor authentication. This is partly because the National Institute of Standards and Technology disqualified the latter from its list of preferred authentication methods. Curious why? Security was the main concern. According to Google, "This is being done because SMS text-message

By |2019-11-14T10:58:21+00:00August 14th, 2017|Google|