Newest Sextortion Email Scam A Growing Problem
It’s a new twist on an old email scam that is proving to catch some people off-guard. The recipient receives an email from an attacker who claims to have hacked your computer and webcam in order to make a video of you while watching porn. The hacker threatens to release the video to all of…
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10 Keyboard Shortcuts That Can Save You Time
10 Keyboard Shortcuts Did you know that you can save hours of time each year with keyboard shortcuts? You might already know the shortcuts to copy, paste and select all (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, and Ctrl+A). However, Windows offers many other keyboard shortcuts that save you time and effort as you work on your computer. 1. Quick…
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Buying New Smartphones for Your Business? Watch out for Preinstalled Malware
In March 2017, a security firm found malware on 36 Android devices purchased by two companies. Several different types of malicious programs were discovered, including the Slocker mobile ransomware and Loki malware. Slocker encrypts your files and requires payment to unlock them, whereas Loki steals data and takes control of devices. Finding malware on smartphones…
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How You Can Secure Files on a USB Memory Stick
USB memory sticks are great accessories for carrying around files to meetings or different offices. They are often securely stored on a keychain or lanyard, so you’d never think you’d lose one up until you do. Unless your USB memory stick is encrypted, anyone who gets a hold of it can access your information. To…
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Cutting IT Corners Can Cost Small Businesses Big Bucks
We get it. You’re a go-getting, take-charge business owner/leader who appreciates saving money because small businesses have thin margins and lean operations. You’ve built your business’ success on not over-spending. You’ve had to DIY a lot of roles in your company and IT is one of those. But, unfortunately, technology is one area where DIY…
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How To Set Up a VPN in Windows 10
As your company grows, you might branch out to multiple offices or shops across a given area. In order to stay efficient, the employees working in those locations need a secure, reliable, fast way to share information across their computer networks. Also, if you have traveling personnel such as a sales team, they need an…
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3 Ways to Weather a Cloud Service Outage
You cannot assume that your cloud services will always be available when you need them. In 2016, many cloud service providers experienced outages, including Microsoft Office 365, Google G Suite, Salesforce, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure. Even a short outage can be disruptive to your business, so you should take steps to prepare for…
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8 Common Reasons Why Desktop Printers Might Not Print
It always seems to happen at the worst possible time. You need to quickly print a document, so you click the “Print” button, but nothing happens. Many things can go wrong with desktop printers, but fortunately, most problems can be found and fixed in short order. Here are eight common reasons why a desktop printer…
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Miller Group Again Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services
Joe Svoboda, CEO of The Miller Group, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named the company to its 2018 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for the second year in a row. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering…
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How Closely Do You Read Your Mail? Domain Name Scam Targets Businesses
If you’ve recently received a letter, phone call or email in reference to a domain name listing or SEO invoice, beware and pay close attention to the details. A scam that has made rounds in recent years has targeted a number of our clients. If your domain name is public, as likely your business website…
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