What is ‘dark data’? Dark Data is all the information and data a company collects or generates and then leaves unused. It is all data that is unmanaged, unknown and ever-present. In simpler terms, if the data is inactive and dormant – it is dark data. Dark data varies for all companies and industries. Some …
We’re less than a week away from Thanksgiving and you know what that means. Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That’s right, one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. As the weekend approaches, it’s normal to expect to see more emails and ads hoping to entice people into considering the deals being offered over …
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Passwords have always been a sore point for IT professionals, everyday users, and everyone else in between. In a report recently released by LastPass, business employees have an average of 191 passwords that they use. With numbers like that, it’s easy to see why passwords are such a headache for everyone. I’m sure you’ve heard …
Every year, hackers are becoming more and more savvy in the way that they conduct their attacks. One of their favorite devices to target are peoples’ smartphones due to many not realizing that a smartphone is just a tiny computer. That means smartphones are susceptible to viruses and attacks like any ordinary desktop or laptop. …
With cyber-attacks increasing in intensity and scope year after year, it’s becoming more important than ever that companies make sure that their data is well protected. One type of attack, ransomware, has been making headlines day after day, with WannaCry being one of the more recent outbreaks. If a company is unfortunate enough to be …
Keep the Vents Clear. Never ever sit your laptop on a couch cushion, or on a mattress, or anything soft that hinders airflow through the little slot on the bottom and sides of your machine. Those vents can suck up dust and debris, clogging up the fans and causing your laptop to work harder. And, …
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Edit PDFs. Your PDF files open by default in Adobe. But, what if you want to edit them? You cannot do that within Adobe Reader, and the Adobe software that does let you make changes to PDFs is not cheap. Microsoft Word to the rescue! Launch Microsoft Word. Attempt to open a document like you …
The Start Menu. For you Windows 7 users, rest easy, because this is here to stay. For the Windows 8 users, the start menu is back with its full functionality – and then some. The aesthetics of the new start menu combine the basics of the start menu from Windows 7 with the sleek tiles …
Hook up to a network that you know. Free Wi-Fi is tempting, but be sure that you consider who is providing the connection. Public connections at the local coffee shop are usually unsecured and leave your machine open to outsiders. While these networks provide a convenience, there are risks to be aware of. Bank and …
Talk to Your IT Provider. This is your go-to, and where to begin the conversation. An IT provider can provide a risk assessment, and then offer solutions to save you from data loss. Think of the spreadsheet you have been working with for months. It would be a shame if it were gone forever. How …
