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Why does HTTPS matter?

Posted on Wednesday June 17, 2020

Almost everyone in the world browses the internet every day. People look up information, shop, chat with friends, or just pass the time by surfing the web. Internet browsing has become second nature to us that we often forget one thing: checking our address bar for an 'S' after the 'HTTP' prefix.

How MSPs are supporting clients during the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on Monday June 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic and the sweeping shutdowns to contain the spread of the virus brought about significant impacts on businesses. Many small companies realized they lacked the resources to rapidly adopt a remote work setup and tapped their IT partners to help address their technology demands. Here's how managed IT services providers (MSPs) are rising to the challenge.

Why the latest Windows 10 update is blocked on some PCs

Posted on Friday June 12, 2020

Last week, Microsoft unveiled the May 2020 Update, which is the latest version of Windows 10. While some users are able to update their systems, some PCs are prevented from installing it. Here's what's causing the update block, and how you can bypass it.

Watch out for this Android malware

Posted on Wednesday June 10, 2020

Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware called DEFENSOR ID that snuck its way into the Google Play Store. Forensic analysis shows that the malware takes advantage of an Android device's Accessibility Services to infiltrate the system and cause damage without being detected. To help you avoid this dangerous strain of malware, we've compiled everything you need to know in this blog entry.

Android tip: Track your data use

Posted on Monday June 08, 2020

Android devices are most effective when they have a stable network connection. The problem is that many mobile networks limit how much data you can use during a subscription cycle. Instead of upgrading to a more expensive plan, consider paying closer attention to how and when you use data and scaling back. It's easier than you think.

What we can expect from iOS 14

Posted on Friday June 05, 2020

Apple's continuous improvement of its operating systems will give us iOS 14 and other OS updates this September. These will be previewed and tested by developers come Apple's WWDC on June 22, but here's a quick peek at some of the new apps and features.