Why you need a Mac Update Immediately

Posted by - January 03, 2023

A major security flaw has been discovered in macOS that can be exploited by hackers to install malware. This vulnerability has been dubbed “Achilles” and was first found in July 2022. Apple patched this vulnerability earlier this December (which is why we’re now hearing about it) but your Apple products could still be in danger…. Read more »

One iPhone Setting Worth Changing

Posted by - December 30, 2022

Thieves love to steal iPhones. They’re easy to target and sell for quick cash. However, changing one iPhone setting can stop thieves in their tracks. Smart thieves will look to instantly turn on airplane mode once they swipe a phone. They do this so the phone can’t be located from the Find My app. Fortunately,… Read more »

TikTok Making Algorithm More Transparent

Posted by - December 23, 2022

TikTok, the latest social media titan, recently announced a new feature called “Why this video”. This feature is being rolled out in the “For You” section and will be accessible through a question mark icon. Users will be able to review why each video is selected for their feed. There will be several different listed… Read more »

Apple Announces Innovative Security Features

Posted by - December 16, 2022

Apple announced on December 7th that expanded end-to-end encryption is coming to iCloud. While this feature is already available for some data in Apple’s cloud platform, such as passwords and credit card data, it will now be available for other information including photos, notes, and iCloud backups. This new feature will be called Advanced Data… Read more »

Rackspace Confirms Ransomware Attack

Posted by - December 07, 2022

In a Tuesday morning press release, cloud computing giant Rackspace confirmed that the recent outages for its hosted Microsoft Exchange service were caused by a ransomware attack. These outages are ongoing (as of December 6, 2022) so Rackspace is moving all of its Hosted Exchange customers over to Microsoft 365 to limit disruption to the… Read more »

Have You Cleared Your iPhone Cache Recently?

Posted by - December 06, 2022

Just like every piece of technology, your iPhone needs routine maintenance. While physical maintenance such as screen cleaning is important, some of the processes should also happen digitally. One of the easiest pieces of upkeep is clearing your iPhone cache monthly. What is my cache? Your browser cache is like a digital closet. Over time,… Read more »

Best Cybersecurity Practices for Remote Work

Posted by - November 28, 2022

The holidays are right around the corner, which means many will be working remotely while traveling. Remote work already increases cybersecurity risks and traveling adds another dimension of threats. It’s important to keep your guard up and avoid taking security shortcuts while working remotely. According to venturebeat.com, here are a few cybersecurity practices you should… Read more »

Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, and the Ensuing Scams

Posted by - November 25, 2022

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday are three of the busiest days of the year for shopping and donating. These days create the perfect opportunity for hackers and scammers to take advantage of the unwary. Thankfully, according to NBC there are measures you can take to avoid false advertisements, untrustworthy sellers, phishing attempts and… Read more »

Is My QR App Safe?

Posted by - November 18, 2022

QR codes are popping up everywhere in 2022, including locations such as restaurants, shopping malls, and airports. These signs often suggest downloading a specific QR code reader for your phone. Even if they don’t, many will seek out a QR app to scan the code they need. However, these apps are primarily redundant due to… Read more »

Is Gmail’s New Feature a Game changer?

Posted by - November 14, 2022

Gmail has been one of the most popular email services since its inception, and for good reason. It’s free (well, financially free), has great searchability, and an easy-to-use interface. However, there is still room for improvement. For instance, have you ever wasted time searching through your email to find shipment information? Checking the status of… Read more »