Setting up an out of office auto-reply for your email is pretty common practice, especially for work. But be mindful of how much you divulge when you write it. Saying that you’re leaving the country and for how long advertises that your home will be empty. Keep it simple and vague, saying that you’re currently […]

It’s a good idea to have a distinct email account just for mailing lists. That way, you lower the risk of getting offers in your inbox that are actually attempts at phishing. Keep one account just for emailing trusted friends, family members and contacts, and another for everything else.

In the decades since Microsoft introduced its game-changing operating system, there have been numerous iterations of the desktop OS. Windows 11 currently holds the mantle of flagship product, with the company naturally keen to push the latest version to its user base. Microsoft dominates the OS marketplace, with around 77% of all desktop devices worldwide […]

A clean desk policy involves removing any sensitive business information from your desk everyday. This can include USB sticks, notebooks, business cards and printed documents. Inadvertently leaving them out is an invitation to data theft, which could result in a serious breach of your business’ network. Add a ‘clear screen’ policy, so employees are required […]

Almost everything you do on the internet is recorded by your browser. Every site you visit, all the information you enter in online forms and cookies (small files downloaded onto your computer when you visit a website) all begin to build up. This could potentially provide someone with all the data they need to access […]

Normally by default, purchases of new website domains publish your name and mailing address in a publicly searchable database. This may lead to unwanted spam. Luckily, you can typically pay a small annual fee to keep your registration information private.