While it has long been common practice in larger enterprises, bring your own device (BYOD) culture is rapidly gaining traction in small businesses. It’s all thanks to COVID-19 work-from-home…
All Things Fiber
Fiber-optic internet moves fast, so keeping up with everything it can do can feel like trying to catch lightning. Stay up to speed with all the ways fiber internet is moving us forward here.
5 types of small business e-commerce fraud
E-commerce fraud exploded in 2020. The pandemic created a perfect storm for market exploitation. People who had never shopped on the internet were doing so for the first time. Shops that had never…
How to know if you’ve been hacked
Everyone–and we mean everyone–is vulnerable to hacking. You’ve probably already seen some of the main hacking tactics we’ve talked about here, like phishing and social engineering. Maybe…
How to get the most of a telemedicine appointment
House calls may no longer be a thing of the past. Thanks to technology, you can speak to a doctor from your living room. Or you can get a prescription online for your kiddo who is sick in bed….
How does the metaverse work?
Unlike the internet, you can’t just log onto the metaverse. The metaverse is an immersive, interactive 3D world that blurs the lines between physical and virtual reality (VR). Using VR headsets or…
The pros and cons of online learning
Like everything else, the pandemic really shook up how we learn. Students all over the globe were thrown into online learning or a hybrid learning mix of both in-person and online classes. But…
Spoofing vs. phishing: How to protect yourself from internet scams
Cybercriminals are an increasing threat in our digital world. Hackers use ransomware to trick you into sharing your personal information, from telephone scams to identity theft. They even pose as…
How to make a strong WiFi password
How to make a strong WiFi password Your internet connection is your gateway to the web. But it’s more than that. WiFi is also a doorway to your smart IoT devices, personal information, and financial…
How social engineering delivers ransomware to small businesses
For the last few months, ransomware has been making some big headlines thanks to massive cyberattacks against major companies. Even if it is only beginning to make headlines, ransomware has been…
Ways to reduce your carbon footprint with green technology
If you’re trying to reduce your carbon footprint and live in an eco-friendlier way, green technology can help. Green technology refers to the devices, tools, and equipment designed to make our lives…