Hackers KRACK WiFi security

November 2nd, 2017

For ages, most people assumed that setting a strong password on their WiFi router was enough to prevent cyberattacks, but recent events prove otherwise. Two Belgian security analysts have found a serious weakness in WiFi networks, called KRACK, that puts your wireless devices in danger.

Dropbox introduces Smart Sync and Showcase

October 30th, 2017

Stop transferring files from your full local hard disk and start working -- this seems to be Dropbox’s new tagline for its newly launched feature, Smart Sync. It promises to rid you of the constant worry of limited disk space. Read on to learn more.

Microsoft Teams: The new Skype for Business?

October 24th, 2017

Microsoft unveiled plenty of new developments and upgrades during last month’s Ignite conference, but one that shocked many users is what’s happening to Skype for Business. The tech giant confirmed that they are phasing out Skype for Business and going all in on their new collaboration platform, Microsoft Teams.

What do you MEAN I have to buy NEW computers?!

October 20th, 2017

What do you MEAN I have to buy NEW computers?!
Every business owner with computers in their office has or will need to replace them at some time. This is never a welcome prospect especially when it’s a surprise that’s uncovered after the purchase of a high dollar piece of equipment.

Your passwords are not secure

October 19th, 2017

A password policy designed for federal agencies must be secure, right? Surprisingly, that hasn’t been the case according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). On the hook for the password best practices that we still use today -- the combination of letters, capitalizations, and numbers -- NIST admits that the existing guidelines were misguided.

Why you shouldn’t write off Firefox

October 13th, 2017

Mozilla, the creator of Firefox, has spent some time and energy on projects that ended up going nowhere. But this time , they seem to have found their focus. No, it’s not on their built-in video chat service or mobile phone OS, but rather something that should’ve been obvious to them, their most successful product, Firefox.