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Windows 7 and Server 2008 are approaching end-of-support in January, 2020

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As of January 1st, 2020, Microsoft will no longer be supporting both Windows 7 and Server 2008. When Microsoft stops supporting a version of Windows, it stops issuing security updates and system fixes for that operating system. This means that it will become increasingly risky to continue to operate that machine as time goes on. […]

Secure healthcare data from hackers

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Healthcare providers are vulnerable to cyber attacks because their industry is lucrative. People and even government institutions spend so much money on their medical bills, thanks to emerging markets and aging populations. Advances in technology have transformed paper medical records to digital files that can easily be stored and accessed, but can also easily be […]

5 Ways Office 365 migrations fail

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Microsoft is always ensuring that their popular cloud-based productivity suite, Office 365, is constantly being improved. Because of the great applications and support offered, small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are continually migrating to the platform. If you are considering moving to Office 365, you should be aware of five factors that can cause a migration […]

No more extended support for Windows 7

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When you grow accustomed to something — like a morning routine, a particular type of coffee, or in this case, an operating system — attempts at change aren’t always successful. Case in point, the struggle between Windows 7 and Windows 10. Users have until 2020 to make up their minds, and unless you don’t mind […]

How can I update Windows 10 faster?

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Updating your Windows 10 is an essential security measure for protecting your business from threats such as malware or ransomware. It’s free! And you don’t have to do much, all you have to do is wait. However, for some, that’s the downside. Can’t stand waiting? One of these will speed up your Windows 10 update. […]

Warning signs your computer has malware

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With the rise of eCommerce and online banking, cybercrime has evolved. Like criminals who pull smash-and-grab jobs, they go where the money is. However, unlike bank robbers, cybercriminals do their best to avoid detection by letting malware do the work for them. Viruses and ransomware sneak into PCs to quietly steal passwords, financial credentials, and […]

Business Continuity Plan tactics to keep your business running

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Whether it’s a brief power outage or by a natural disaster, any kind of interruption to your organization’s productivity cuts into your profits. A business continuity plan (BCP) is critical to ensuring your organization stays open. Here are some of the key strategies many companies rely on. 4 Business Continuity Planning Essentials Backup your data, […]

Maximize your use of Office 365

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Microsoft’s Office suite has come a long way since it became cloud-enabled. While you can still opt for the company’s lifetime licenses, subscribing to Office 365 instead is the smarter choice. Office apps and the files you create with them are accessible wherever there’s an internet connection, but that is actually the bare minimum that […]

Windows 10’s anti-ransomware features

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The recent global outbreak of ransomware attacks such as WannaCry and Petya has made Microsoft sit up and pay attention to the need for better security features for Windows 10. Here are some of the new ones Microsoft has come up with to help keep PC users safe. Controlled Folder Access The Controlled Folder Access […]

Disruptive technologies in healthcare

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Corporate giants like Microsoft, Google, and Apple are cultural icons because of their revolutionary software and hardware innovations. Soon, we’ll be looking back and marveling at how healthcare once existed without some of the radical-sounding technologies that are close to becoming reality. The “internet of things” The “internet of things” (IoT) literally means that more […]