Posted on Wednesday April 24, 2019 | virus warning signs, virus, spam, slow computer, pop ups, malware security, malware, freeware, bsod
With the rise of eCommerce and online banking, cybercrime has evolved. Like criminals who pull smash-and-grab jobs, they go where the money is. However, unlike bank robbers, cybercriminals do their best to avoid detection by letting malware do the work for them. Viruses and ransomware sneak into PCs to quietly steal passwords, financial credentials, and other personal information to be sold on the black market for profit. Not all malware is stealthy though. Here are some telltale signs.
Posted on Tuesday April 23, 2019 | touch id, siri, settings, personalization, notifications, mobile devices, ipad, ios, apple
Apple's iOS has been through countless updates over the years. It's hard to keep up with all the new features and settings, so we don't blame you for feeling overwhelmed with how to set up a new iPad. Although every user has different preferences, there are at least five configurations most people can agree on.
Posted on Monday April 22, 2019 | windows, vpn, pc, operating system, mac, laptop, hardware, bloatware
Laptops may not be the most powerful computers, but the benefits they provide are undisputable. For one thing, they deliver a similar user experience as your huge desktop PC, but much more conveniently and affordably. But before you reap their many benefits, here are five steps you should take before using them to improve their performance.
Posted on Friday April 19, 2019 | microsoft, windows
An anonymous reader shares a report: Last year, Microsoft announced when it would be killing app updates and distribution in the Windows Store for Windows Phone 8.x and Windows 8.x. At the time, the blog post stated that Windows Phone 8.x devices would stop receiving app updates after July 1, 2019, while Windows 8.x devices would get app updates through July 1, 2023. However, it seems as though plans have changed a little bit, as the blog post has quietly been updated earlier this month. Microsoft has changed the wording in the post to state that Windows 8 devices will stop getting updates for their apps at the same time as Windows Phone 8.x, that is, July 1 of this year. Windows 8.1 devices will continue to receive updates through the previously announced date in 2023.
Posted on Friday April 19, 2019 | website flat design, website design, web trends, web animation, web and cloud, scrolling
Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) nowadays build and maintain their own website to reach more customers. But because a majority of your competitors also have a website, an underperforming site just won't do. Follow these web design trends to increase web traffic and boost your bottom line.
Posted on Thursday April 18, 2019 | virtualization, uninterrupted power supply, unified communications, social media, servers, generator, business data, business continuity planning, bcp
Events out of your control can disrupt your business operations. While you can't necessarily control the unexpected, you can take some precautions to prevent most business disruptions. Here are some things to consider when developing a business continuity plan (BCP).