10 Keyboard Shortcuts You Should Be Using
Douglas Engelbart introduced a prototype of the first computer mouse in 1964 – it was made of a wooden shell and had 2 metal wheels. Billions and billions of clicks later, we now have a version of the...
View ArticleThe Invisible Criminal
I receive e-mails periodically from industry sources that share information on various insurance topics. One thing that’s certain is that communication has changed since I entered the industry. From...
View ArticleWhat to Do When Your PC is Past its Prime
Most of us have had to deal with getting rid of old computer equipment. It either breaks, or gets very old and something new is purchased. So what should we do with the old stuff? The main issue...
View ArticleTo the Cloud…or Stay Grounded?
Before you go “to the cloud,” you should have an understanding of what that really means. “The cloud” is nothing more than a catchy buzz-word for the various networks and servers that make up the...
View ArticleThe Costly Consequences of Cybercrime
While sitting in my doctor’s office, I started thinking, “What if?” What if the doctor’s computer network were hacked tonight? Does he have knowledgeable I.T. staff protecting the sensitive personal...
View ArticleThe Alphabet Soup of Technology Acronyms
Throughout the course of the day, we hear many acronyms. When I take my car into the shop to find out why my check engine light is on, the mechanic tells me that the problem is with my O2 sensor and...
View ArticleUnderstanding The Internet of Things
You may have heard the term “The Internet of Things”, one of the growing buzz-words in an industry chock full of them. But what does it really mean, and how might it impact you? To provide some...
View ArticleSmall Business Saturday – BIG Cyber Protection
Shop Small is a nationwide movement that celebrates small businesses every day and helps communities thrive and stay vibrant. Small Business Saturday is a whole day specially dedicated to supporting...
View ArticleHappy Data Privacy Day! Are You Protected?
There’s no doubt people spend A LOT of time on the Internet. Hence the need for an annual Data Privacy Day! The Digital 2019 Report reveals that the average Internet user spends more than a quarter of...
View ArticleMulti-factor Authentication: What It Is and Why You Should Use It
Have you noticed that many websites and apps are starting to require more than just a password to login to your account? Do you get annoyed and frustrated and wish you didn’t have to do it? The fact...
View ArticleQuarantine Fatigue Is Real And It Could Kill Your Company
Quarantine fatigue is not only sending people to crowded bars. We’re all getting tired of it—call it quaran-tigue—and that could spell trouble on the cybersecurity front. Multiple studies and articles...
View ArticleProtect Your Online Retail Business
In my blog post, Protect Yourself While Shopping Online, I shared how to protect yourself as a consumer. Now, let’s talk about protecting your customers and yourself as a business owner. If you have...
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