Column: Scams are byproduct of COVID-19 pandemic
There are many unforeseen changes that the coronavirus pandemic has brought about. Unfortunately, one thing we should have seen coming is the proliferation of online scams. Read more
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Column: Working from home can be new experience
The acronym WFH entered corporate-speak a few years ago. However, it was little used outside of the relatively few organizations, mostly private businesses, that allowed the practice. Read more
Column: What an IP address is and why you should care
A reader asks, “Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is an IP address and why do I care?” While a cliche, it is especially true in that there is no such thing as a stupid question. Read more
Columnist: Beware: 2020 is poised to be the year of the scammers
It’s usually the custom to think of all the good things on the horizon as we approach the new year. Unfortunately, as 2019 comes to an end, the severity and sophistication of online scams are increasing at an alarming pace. Read more
Column: Keep security in mind for safe online holiday season
Although Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now in the rearview mirror, it’s still prime time for online shopping. Read more
Column: Deciphering the anatomy of a phishing expedition
As netizens get wiser to online scams, so too do the scammers get cleverer. Read more
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Column: Good cookies, bad cookies and what to do about them
Much of the recent furor regarding privacy over the internet has to do with cookies. Read more
Column: Ransomware-as-a-service is a part of the dark web
By all accounts, ransomware attacks are occurring with greater frequency. Read more
Column: Take extra precaution in identifying bandwidth
Back in the day, all Wi-Fi equipment operated at the 2.4GHz radio frequency. While it has its issues, running everything in the 2.4GHz frequency made things quite simple. Read more
Column: Navigate tiers of technical support when device stops working
It’s happened. Fail. Your gizmo, whether it is a computer, tablet, phone or even a cloud-based application, doesn’t work anymore. Read more
Column: Malware can hide out in email attachments
Last week saw another spate of malware attacks via email to which many folks fell victim. Several high-profile ransomware outbreaks have hit in the past few weeks, snaring, among others, municipalities and nonprofits. Read more
Column: Operating system’s death could create problems
Microsoft’s Windows 7 desktop operating system goes “end of life” on Jan. 14. What does this dramatic-sounding statement really mean? Will it be really dead, a viable product or somewhere in between? Read more
Column: Storage and processor are main factors in buying laptops
Individuals or organizations in the market for Windows-based laptop computers seem to dwell over such purchases more than just about anything else. Read more
Data backup still needed for cloud-based storage
With the advent of online storage offerings such as Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft’s OneDrive and SharePoint, many individuals, businesses and government agencies have taken to storing their data in the cloud. Read more
Column: Printers require security to keep data from hackers
Ever find yourself searching for a free Wi-Fi connection and come across something like HP-M477 LaserJet? Read more
Column: Pesky updates are needed to help software run smoothly
Everyone has experienced it. Trying to get out of the office for the day, needing to make an important call or just wanting to use their device but being stymied by … updates. Regardless of your device of choice, updates are a regular occurrence of technological life. Read more
Tech View: The file server is not dead, but getting rid of it is not easy
Cloud-based storage systems like Dropbox, Box and SharePoint provide a relatively cheap method for data storage. Read more
Column: Malware finds a way despite anti-malware software
The proliferation of malware, including viruses and ransomware, remains one of the biggest issues dogging the information technology industry. Read more
Quick backup solutions to store, protect your data
Ever since the advent of computers, the primary concern always has been, “Is the system backed up?” Read more
The price of not maintaining your network can be a gamble
Many businesses and government organizations, especially smaller ones, tend to ignore their computing environments, preparing for nothing and praying for the best. Read more
Modern disaster recovery requires faster response
Back in the day, hurricane season was the time of year when local information technology professionals would become extremely concerned with disaster recovery. Read more
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