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Sharing your Mac – set up a safe guest account

Sharing your Mac with a friend or family member? Don’t worry, tech hero You can set up a Guest account to keep your personal space separate. Imagine your Mac as a tidy room. A Guest account is like giving someone a temporary pass to use the guest room, not your entire space. Here’s how to […]

Best practices for protecting your business from ransomware attacks

With the number of global ransomware attacks in the hundreds of millions, businesses — small and large — are promptly aiming to determine ways to protect and secure their business’ valuable information. Notably, ransomware attacks disproportionately affect smaller businesses; those with fewer necessary resources and know-how to prevent such cyberattacks. While cybercriminals become increasingly crafty, […]

Your Wi-Fi’s not so secret weapon: secure your router

Connecting your computer to the internet opens doors… millions of them, in fact It links you to countless devices, some not so friendly. But fear not, tech adventurer You have a powerful shield – your router. Think of your router as your Wi-Fi castle gate. It controls who and what enters your digital home. But […]

Implement a zero trust security model

Embrace the concept of a Zero Trust framework, wherein access to information is not presumed; instead, verification is mandated for individuals seeking entry to resources within your network, especially those containing sensitive records. This approach incorporates strong authentication protocols, stringent access controls, and thorough monitoring, aiming to minimize the likelihood of unauthorized access. The Zero […]

Your voice, your choice: managing recordings on Google devices

Love your Google Home for playing tunes and answering questions? But wait, are those conversations being recorded? Don’t worry, you’re in control! Let’s dive into managing your voice and audio activity on Google. Remember those “Hey Google” moments? Your smart speaker stores recordings of your questions and commands. It can be handy for revisiting things […]

Foster a security-conscious remote work environment

Given the prevalence of remote work and the fact that it’s likely here to stay, extend security measures to employees’ home environments and ensure that such measures are clearly understood. Specifically, provide guidelines on securing home networks, using virtual private networks (VPNs), and implementing physical security measures for remote work setups. A security-conscious remote work […]