Cryptocurrencies are one of the most popular uses of blockchain technology; although their values seem to have decreased a little since the volatile growth they experienced a few months ago, that has not stopped people from seeking them out. Naturally, where there’s money to be made, there's going to be cybercriminals nearby.
Technology has altered the way that many different industries approach operations, with academia being no exception. Depending on the type of student, though, the use of technology differs and varies significantly. Let's examine how those in education take advantage of technology that's far more advanced than it was a few decades ago.
The Term 'RAM' can mean a number of different things, but in computing, there is only one true definition: Random Access Memory, and it’s a significant component in your computer. But what exactly does it accomplish, and what role does it play in ensuring that your business stays productive and efficient? Let's examine below.
The office is a workplace; it probably isn’t a place that is usually associated with fun and games. Neverless, different aspects of games have been shown to provide significant benefits when introduced into the professional environment. Let's explore some ways in which some fun activities could help your organization.
Cybercriminals and hackers, like most people, have a tendency to gravitate towards high-reward activities. In this instance, that means that focus is turning to developing malware that attacks the router, potentially infecting the users that leverage it to connect wirelessly to the Internet. Researchers at Kaspersky Lab discovered an example of such a malware; let's examine this threat and how to best protect your network.
When you have to construct a presentation, you're probably going to use Microsoft PowerPoint. It’s a reliable, user-friendly solution for most purposes, but are you taking advantage of it to the best of your ability? Listed below are some tips to more efficiently utilize PowerPoint.
The term “smart technology” is far from new. and there are now millions of products that are now “connected”. They include smart forks, smart tortilla makers, and most inexplicably, a smart egg tracker; and, that’s only in the kitchen. For most, the smart tech that they are considering is that of Internet-connected devices that have some day-to-day practical utility. Let's look at some sectors of the smart technology industry that are making good progress as we speed toward a ubiquitously-connected future.
In our modern era, every company relies on some type of software in order to function, so you need to ensure that this software is correctly managed in order to maintain operations. While this may sound like a lot of work, software management is rather simple and can be trimmed down into three steps: leveraging the available assets, testing your strategies, and comprehending what it is you have.
There is a chance that you view your vendors as a necessary evil. While you have to work with them to get the software or tools that your organization needs to function, it’s difficult to not think of everything else that could be accomplished in the time you spend dealing with them. Alas, there are even more costs to dealing with vendors that you may not have considered.
Email is a critical aspect of most business operations, but while it can provide a solid medium for communication, you don’t have time to respond to every single message in a sincere and meaningful way. Enter Gmail’s canned responses. Let's look at how you can set up your own canned responses, allowing you to cut down on wasted time during your email communications.
It’s not difficult to overlook the importance of network security if you run a small business; you may think your operation is too small to be the target of malicious attacks. Unfortunately, this dismissive attitude can put your business at risk, as even a simple security problem could be enough to expose you to dangerous entities. To be blunt, we would call it foolish not to secure your business; and one of the most infamous security failings in history originated from this kind of carelessness.
Cloud computing is a significant player in the way that businesses are tackling their daily operations. This mAY bring into question whether or not your business is actually using the cloud in the first place, but one thing is clear: if you haven’t implemented the cloud yet, it’s hard to not do so, especially considering how great it can be for your business.
Have you ever wondered where the commonly accepted perception of cyber investigations comes from? You might be surprised to find out that the world of suits, ties, and data terminals is far from the reality of what these investigations are--or, at least, considerably more dramatic. For today’s tech term, we’re going to get to the bottom of this by investigating what computer forensics really looks like.
Business owners realize that streaming in the office can be a significant hindrance to productivity, but the type of media that is being streamed can play a large role in whether or not the workplace is improved or affected adversely by it. How does your business approach streaming? Depending on its policies, you might want to alter the way that you approach this touchy subject.
Modern business relies very heavily on IT. As a result, to keep their computing network and infrastructure running efficiently, they need to have a network and cybersecurity policy established. With the development and use of organizational computer networks with multiple endpoints, comprehending the basics of network security is helpful when implementing and employing network security systems. Let's review aspects of your network, their functions, and what you need to do to protect them.
More often than not, technology is expensive. You’ll rarely look at your IT invoices without cringing a bit. Nonetheless, it’s imperative that you take a look at these AT LEAST every once in a while to understand just what you’re getting from your technology budget. You want to ensure that your IT purchases are yielding a positive return on investment, and thus providing value for your business.
How much time does your organization spend every day on issuing patches and security updates? How about basic maintenance and management practices? Thanks to automation, these lowly tasks that take a significant amount of time and resources can be simplified and offer a great return on investment.
Does your business leverage any of Google’s excess of services/applications to achieve success? Google Assistant can also be a wonderful asset for your business; it can connect to your smart devices and speakers to create an very valuable tool. Let's review some of the best features of Google Assistant and how it can affect your organization.
A couple sounds are familiar to any office: keys clacking away, coffee being drank, and the rattling, squawking hum of the printer. Yet this image presents a critical question: do you know how much your printer is costing your company each time it is utilized? Let's review how you can calculate this investment.
Twitter is strongly recommending that all 336 million users change their passwords as soon as possible; this is a result of the discovery of an internal security flaw. While the problem has been fixed and no data breach seems to have occurred, Twitter is clearly taking this situation seriously.
