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Tame Windows 10 notifications in 3 steps

By Chris Butler / September 23, 2016 /

Microsoft has equipped Windows 10 users with a comprehensive set of tools to get their action center settings under control — even if most users don’t know it. Unfortunately, most desktops are coming with more software and features that result in more notifications, without ever providing users the opportunity to personalize their desktop and get…

Can others access deleted Google history?

By Chris Butler / September 22, 2016 /

The reason we part ways with certain things is that we don’t wish to see them ever again. But in this modern day and age, is that possible? Imagine that the deleted search history you believed to be dead and gone rose from the IT grave like zombies bent on causing you nothing but embarrassment…

9 cybersecurity terms everyone must know

By Chris Butler / September 21, 2016 /

Everyone, from doctors to lawyers, needs to continue learning to stay ahead of the times. Business owners might have it worst of all, oftentimes needing to stay on top of several industries to keep their company running. Keep reading for a refresher on all the latest trends and buzzwords used in the cybersecurity sector. Malware…

Four considerations before buying hardware

By Chris Butler / September 20, 2016 /

Unlike getting a new pair of sweatpants, the process of buying new hardware isn’t as straightforward. Because there are so many choices out there, it’s hard to go with what your friend has to say or which ones are selling at 50% off. If you want hardware that doesn’t only fit but also compliments your…

How to avoid your own Delta IT disaster

By Chris Butler / September 14, 2016 /

Earlier this year, thousands of Delta passengers worldwide were grounded due to a power outage that halted critical IT operations. This was a huge problem not only for the many delayed travelers, but also for the airline company itself. Within three days, the airline company cancelled around 2300 flights and paid over millions of dollars…

Master your next Powerpoint presentation

By Chris Butler / September 13, 2016 /

Back in the prehistoric ages, Neanderthals resorted to cave drawings to tell bedtime stories or to announce marriages. Microsoft PowerPoint is the modern-day equivalent of cave art; the objective remains unchanged, but its efficiency can be questionable. That’s because there are so many bells and whistles that can easily distract the audience from the speaker.…

Apple announces iOS 10 release date

By Chris Butler / September 12, 2016 /

Apple loves dramatic product reveals, and unfortunately that often means long wait times for new devices and software. Consumers have had plenty of opportunities to read about how great iOS 10 is, albeit with no official release date to accompany it. However, after putting another Apple keynote in the books, we finally have our answer.…

New security patches for VMware machines

By Chris Butler / September 8, 2016 /

While virtualization still has a host of security advantages over its localized counterparts, it isn’t exempt from the attention of cyber attackers. Most recently, one of the industry’s leading software vendors, VMware, was forced to release a patch for a critical vulnerability that allowed underprivileged users to attain access to administrative rights. Let’s delve deeper…

How Fantom is haunting unsuspecting users

By Chris Butler / September 7, 2016 /

The heart of a lady is not easily won; a man can’t rely on his looks or wallet to make a girl fall head over heels. He must charm his way into her heart. Let’s say that a computer user is the woman, and that ransomware, the man, is the dreamboat that has worked his…

Google’s cloud services are no longer beta

By Chris Butler / September 6, 2016 /

In an age where we sometimes move faster than the speed of light, patience is a quality not many possess. Like children who keep asking “Are we there yet?” or “When can I have another cookie?”, those who don’t learn to wait are denied the harvest of sweeter fruits. The 21st-century equivalent is Google’s cloud…

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