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If You Fall for a Phishing Email, Here’s What Happens Next

If You Fall for a Phishing Email, Here’s What Happens Next

Reading Time: 3 minutesMost people receive a lot of spam emails, calls, and other messages daily. These usually represent some phishing attempt and try as you might, you’ll likely accidentally put yourself in a sketchy position eventually—it’s not your fault; it happens to everyone. If you get phished, it’s important not to worry too much. While it’s annoying, you can mitigate the damage if you realize the mistake fast enough. What Do I Do if I Download Malware? Read more…

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You're Not Imagining It: Phishing Attacks Are Rampant

You’re Not Imagining It: Phishing Attacks Are Rampant

Reading Time: 3 minutesDoes it feel like your email is always besieged by phishing scams? You’re not imagining it; phishing emails witnessed a substantial spike in the first half of 2024, a trend projected to be duplicated in the second half of the year. Phishing Emails Are Laying Siege to Your Inbox A report from security research firm Egress found a massive 28 percent increase in phishing emails between April 1st and June 30th, 2024, compared to January Read more…

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How to extend the life of your hard drive

Reading Time: 3 minutesHard drives can work for many years under ideal conditions. However, various factors such as manufacturing quality, careful handling, protection from high temperatures, moisture, and power peaks can influence their service life. We’ll show you the proper steps to take to maximize the life of your hard drive. Fall damage and static electricity A fall, for example, can severely damage the hard drive. The impact can cause the read/write head to hit the rotating platters Read more…

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Desktop vs. Laptop Computers for Office Use

Laptop vs. Desktop: Pros, Cons, and Which Should You Get?

Reading Time: 4 minutesWorldwide sales of laptops have eclipsed desktops for more than a decade. In 2018, desktop sales totaled 94 million units compared to 162 million laptops. That gap is expected to grow to 80 million versus 171 million by 2023. But just because sales are declining, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t buy a desktop. There are times where it might be the ideal solution. If you’re trying to decide which you should get, keep reading. Read more…

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Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC Performance the Most

Reading Time: 4 minutesIs your PC running slow? Maybe you’ve tried optimization software and investigated all the common solutions, but nothing seems to be working. In that case, it’s time to upgrade some of your hardware. But which components, exactly? Where should you start? Which upgrades will give you the best bang for your buck, and which are a waste of time? Although you should always tailor your upgrades to suit a particular need, here are the best Read more…

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How can you Manage IT Outsourcing

Reading Time: 2 minutesInformation technology outsourcing or IT outsourcing is defined as, “the practice of seeking resources–or subcontracting–outside of an organizational structure for all or part of an IT (Information Technology) function,” according to Webopedia. Many small businesses find it more economical and sound to outsource IT needs, reducing wage and operation costs. But small businesses need to keep outsourcing services apprised of standard operations and evolving goals. Step 1 Set well-defined, attainable goals. The Request for Proposal Read more…

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Windows 11 demands you use a Microsoft account. Here’s how to bypass it

Reading Time: 2 minutesMicrosoft insists you to use a Microsoft account when setting up a brand-new Windows PC, but what if you don’t want to? Fortunately, Windows 11 (Home 24H2) works in the same way previous Windows 11 iterations used to–without a Microsoft account or the need to go online. It’s not straightforward however, and you need to pull off a couple of simply technical tricks to make it happen when you’re setting up your computer. The best Read more…

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24 Smart Ways to Stress Less About Technology

24 Smart Ways to Stress Less About Technology

Reading Time: 9 minutesModern technology certainly has its advantages: We can stalk friends on Facebook. But having access to all these digital gadgets can also be a huge source of stress. Among people in their mid 20s, those who use their cell phones and computers a lot (defined by criteria such as receiving and answering at least 11 phone calls or text messages per day) are more likely to struggle with depression and problems sleeping, especially if they Read more…

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How to Control Multiple Computers with a Single Keyboard and Mouse

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you have two or more computers at one desk, you don’t want two or more sets of keyboards and mice cluttering up your workspace, too. You can buy a hardware gadget that lets you share a single keyboard and mouse with several computers (which involves a mess of tangled wires), or you could use a free software solution called Synergy. The Synergy application runs on all the computers you’re using—the one that has the Read more…

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Wi-Fi extenders vs. boosters vs. repeaters: Major differences explained

Reading Time: 4 minutesWith the recent boom in smart home technology, even our garage doors and light bulbs are connecting to the internet. And because of this, you may now need Wi-Fi coverage in parts of your home that previously didn’t need access. There are numerous products that aim to solve this pain point, but you’ll need to understand the differences between them to know which one to buy. Below we’ll detail the major differences between Wi-Fi extenders, Read more…

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