From large companies to individual accounts, there has not been a shortage of cybersecurity issues in recent news. Phishing emails are common among these types of attacks, so this month we want to give you our tips and tricks to avoid being scammed. First, you should always expect the unexpected; phishing emails come in a…
Though law enforcement and emergency responders have been using drones to give them an ‘eye in the sky’ for years, they may soon provide ears as well. Verizon and AT&T are both exploring using unmanned aerial vehicles as flying mobile hot spots to provide phone and other services when cell towers are down or in…
Or lack thereof. Since Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, has recently had to answer some questions to Congress, one New York Times writer sought out answers of his own. Brian Chen, a self-described “sparse” user of Facebook downloaded a copy of his Facebook data and was shocked by the amount of his personal information was out…
Adobe has recently announced a Creative Cloud price increase taking effect on May 1, 2018. The increase is about 15% and will impact Creative Cloud All Apps and Single Apps. It will affect new and renewal Creative Cloud licenses. If you are contemplating any Adobe purchases, you should purchase sooner rather than later, to beat…
Tip of the Month Since many of us are accustomed to computers with fast speeds and instant loading times, it can be frustrating when your machine slows down, taking longer than usual to perform a task. Though there can be many reasons for a slow down, our tip of the month can help restore your…
Face Scanning Technology Madison Square Garden has quietly started using facial-recognition technology to bolster security, identify those entering the building, and determine if any person is considered a problem. The technology uses cameras to capture images of people and uses an algorithm to compare the images to a database of photographs, identifying the person and…
Google Chrome Update An update to Google Chrome, first announced last year, was finally made a reality this month. The browser now bans intrusive advertising by default on mobile devices and desktop computers. Whether it be full-page pop-ups, blaring video pitches that automatically start, or large ads blocking the content you actually want to see,…
Homepod First Look Apple just released its first speaker, which doubles as a personal assistant. We decided to take one for a spin and see how it works. Like all Apple products, the packaging is minimal, with little instruction included. In terms of plug and play, you would expect this from Apple. Not so fast,…
$19.4 Billion Lost to Cybercriminals in 2017 As we make our way into 2018, many look back at how 2017 wrapped up. Cybersecurity firm Symantec, makers of Norton antivirus software, investigated and reported on the large amount of people who have been affected by cybercrime throughout the last year. The report shows that 69% of…
Verizon: Content Transfer App It is always exciting when it is time for a new phone – including stocking up on new accessories like cases or headphones. The least exciting part is making sure all of the content from your old phone safely makes it’s way onto your new phone. The Verizon Content Transfer app…