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Why Guest Wi-Fi Should Be Separate From Your Business Network
Summary: Guest Wi-Fi should provide internet access while blocking connections to your internal business network. A different Wi-Fi name and password do not confirm that the networks are separated. The router, access points, and firewall must also be configured to prevent guest devices from reaching internal systems. Offering Wi-Fi to customers, contractors, and visitors is…
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What Happens to Your Data When You Cancel a Cloud Service?
Summary: Before canceling a cloud service, export your data and confirm that the files can be opened or imported. Move any connected applications and sign-ins, then check the provider’s current rules for access, billing, retention, and deletion. A cloud service may hold years of customer records, documents, emails, invoices, project history, or staff activity. If…
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Should Employees Use Personal Devices for Work?
Summary: Allow personal devices only for approved work, through approved apps, and when the device meets your security requirements. Use company-owned devices for administration, sensitive work, or jobs that require large amounts of data to be stored locally. Employees often use personal devices for work before the business has made a decision about it. They…
Archived posts
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5 New Trends from a Study on the State of AI at Work
The pace of technological advancement is accelerating. This is not news to anyone wading through the ChatGPT craze. Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of this revolution. We are swiftly seeing companies adopting AI solutions. Even more rapidly are software providers like Microsoft adding AI to tools. The goal is to use AI to…
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Guide to Smart Windows 11 Settings to Boost Your Productivity
The newest Windows OS is fast gaining ground on Windows 10. As of August 2024, Windows 11 had over 31% of the Windows market share. That is bound to increase fast as Windows 10 retires in 2025. Already upgraded to the new operating system or planning to soon? Then, you’ll love these tips on optimizing…
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Protect Yourself: 8 Steps to Take When You Get a Notice Your Data Was Breached
When it happens, you feel powerless. You get an email or letter from a business saying someone breached your data. It happens all too often today. Data breaches happen at banks, online sites like Facebook, and ecommerce stores. Not only that, but governments are also victims. This leaves things like your address, SSN, and credit…


