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5 Invaluable IT solutions for non-profit organizations

As the enterprise technology landscape becomes ever more complicated, non-profit leaders are under increasing pressure to align computing solutions with their operational goals. Choosing, implementing, and maintaining the right technology is crucial for achieving that and, although every organization has unique needs, there are some tools that everyone can benefit from.

Disaster recovery myths you can dismiss

Technology changes so rapidly. With disaster recovery (DR), we see business owners clinging to ideas that no longer apply. What kind of DR myths are still widely accepted by the masses? Here are three that need to be retired immediately. 

Tape backups are the best DR solution
Backup tapes are physical objects that deteriorate over time.

Cool new Windows 10 features are coming!

Windows 10 is developed as a service, and regularly receives patches and bug fixes. It also gets feature updates at least twice a year, and 2018 is no different. This October, Microsoft unveiled the October 2018 update, also known as Redstone 5, which comes with some amazing new features.

Don’t let hackers fool you with these tricks

The volume of malicious cyber attacks is increasing every year. Although many companies use the latest network security systems, they aren’t immune to the hackers’ favorite strategy — social engineering. Unlike malware, social engineering tricks people into volunteering sensitive data.

Why do hackers target small businesses?

Barely a week goes by without a major attack hitting the headlines. However, those that make headlines tend to involve high-profile victims, such as Facebook, Yahoo and Walmart. This creates the impression that only the biggest organizations are worthy targets for hackers hoping to hit the motherlode.

5 tricks you can do with Android and Chrome

Using a Google account across your devices makes many things like email, web browsing, and managing your calendar a lot more convenient. Here are five tricks you might not yet know you can do when you sync Chrome with your Android phone.
Send directions from Google Maps to your Android phone
While Google Maps works great on smartphones, it’s often easier to use on larger screens.

5 Cybersecurity Training Tips that Every Business Should Follow

Many people don’t take their digital security as seriously as they should. Bad habits, such as reusing passwords or failing to protect mobile devices with something as simple as a PIN code, are ubiquitous. Given the value of data in your organization and the fact that small businesses are a favorite target for hackers, you cannot afford to let these habits enter the workplace too.

Useful Google Assistant commands

Google Assistant is a significant change to Google's search features on mobile devices. Like Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant interacts with your Android device to do a wide range of tasks. If you’ve got an Android phone, pick it up and give a few of our favorite voice commands a whirl!

Before you can start playing with Google’s AI, you need to turn on the service.

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