It’s inevitable that upgrading to a new version of an operating system or application comes with a bit of a learning curve. With Windows 8.1, though—and its predecessor Windows 8—the curve is steep, and just finding simple tools and features […]
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Botnets are not a new threat, but they are a serious one. Amassing the resources of possibly millions of compromised PCs, attackers use that combined power for all sorts of nefarious activities. Since their inception, botnets have been one of
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When it comes to patching and mitigating vulnerabilities, knowing is half the battle. Unfortunately, most organizations don’t have an effective vulnerability assessment program in place, and the businesses that need it most lack the skills and resources to manage it
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The very concept of the cloud is daunting for many businesses. The tech buzzword is seemingly ubiquitous, but understanding the options available, and separating hype from reality are Herculean tasks that most IT admins simply don’t have time for. The
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A cluttered hard drive can be disorderly and slow, but it can also be a security hazard. This is especially true of any software on your PC that you rarely, if ever, use. Perhaps you installed a free demo, or
Declutter your PC for better security and more storage Read More »
Thanks to McDonald’s and Starbucks, free wireless networking is available every 200 yards or so, at least in metropolitan areas of the United States. Still, many merchants—especially smaller “mom & pop” establishments—don’t provide the service. Purple WiFi has a business model
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We’ve been hearing for years now about how Android is destroying iOS in market share. Ironically, though, Apple continues to make more money than all of the Android smartphone makers combined. The most recent data from IDC shows that for
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The need to back up your data is indisputable, but how you do it is a matter of choice.Cloud backup services are the most hassle-free option, but they can be costly, and they require a stable, high-speed broadband connection that isn’t
Done with the cloud? Alternatives for online backups. Read More »
Microsoft released eight new security bulletins for the November Patch Tuesday, bringing the total for 2013 to 95 security bulletins so far. With only three Critical, and five Important security bulletins, it’s a generally light month for IT admins. The
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Long flights are an ideal time to get some work done. You have hours to kill, few interruptions, and little else to do aside from taking a nap or reading a book. Thanks toin-flight Wi-Fi services like those offered by Gogo,
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