Secure Shopping 101 – Happy Computing Tip #126
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Happy Computing Tips Secure Shopping 101 Happy Computing Tip #126 Last-minute Holiday Shopping ?? 🛍🛒 Here is Why You Should Stay Alert Be aware of potential fraud risks, especially if you’re a last-minute shopper. “Procrastination is, quite frankly, one of the keys to success for crooks,” said Paul Fabara, chief risk officer at Visa. Cyber-criminals […]
Make a Good Habit of Creating Strong Passwords – Happy Computing Tip #135
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Today, we have so many accounts to keep up with. We have our email accounts, bank accounts, Netflix account, Instagram, the list goes on and on. This is why it’s so tempting to reuse the same password for everything.
Protect Yourself From Tech Support Scams – “DON’T Call Microsoft” – Happy Computing Tip # 134
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We continue to receive calls from people who reach out to us because they are receiving the “call Microsoft” pop-up or they call us after they have fallen for the trap.
Antivirus vs Anti-malware – Do You Need Both?? – Happy Computing Tip #125
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Increased connection in technology means increased risk to cyber threats on our computers, phones and tablets. Are you using the right software to keep you secure?
Physical Security in the Workplace – Happy Computing Tip #123
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Everyone hopes that disasters or crime would never happen to them. But preparation for the unexpected will make the path smoother when bad things do come along.
Is Your Data Backed Up? – Happy Computing Tip #122
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Nobody wants to restore their data from a backup. But on the day you need it, will your backups be up to the task?
Proactively Manage Your IT – Happy Computing Tip #129
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We know it’s tempting to overlook your business’ technology when everything seems fine. Many feel like the cost of preventive care for technology is not worth it. However, the reality is that waiting until your technology fails could mean experiencing costly setbacks, losing crucial data, and facing downtime.
Digital Marketing 101 – Happy Computing Tip #132
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Gone are the days where you have to use the yellow pages to find businesses. Today, most people are using famous search engines like Google.🔍
Securing Your Home Office — Happy Computing Tip #128
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Whether you’re a remote worker or a business owner managing a remote team, we prepared a simple checklist for you to protect your organization from home.
Is Connecting to WiFi Really All That Harmful? – Happy Computing Tip #124
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Is connecting to free WiFi all sunshine and rainbows, or is a potential dangerous storm lurking in the clouds of public networks?? We will discuss the risks of connecting to free WiFi and safety precautions you can take before connecting.