Security Topics Security Updates: Amazon Sidewalk, a Breach and Too Much Ransomware! There have been many security breaches and updates in the news recently so we picked the ones we think affect the most individuals. As such, this post discusses an important change with Amazon devices that every user should be aware of, a recent password breach and a roundup of recent
General Topics 5 Tips to Help you Start Using Photoshop Part 2 Last week our blog discussed three of five tips to help you begin using Adobe Photoshop. We also created a video demonstrating how to use these tools, which included: setting a color code and determining a color code, resizing an image using the canvas and image resize tools, and stepping
General Topics 5 Tips to Help you Start Using Photoshop Adobe Photoshop is an image editing software with dozens of built-in tools for manipulating images. Unless you are a graphic designer or have a need for understanding all the tools, there are probably more than you would ever need. Still, Photoshop can be a great tool. But with so many
Organizational Tips How to Modify Styles in Word You Never Knew Existed There are hundreds of objects in Microsoft Word whose styles can be modified to meet your unique needs. An example from the Styles section of the Home tab is normal, which is applied to the general section of every new document. Other styles in this section include: No Spacing Heading
Security Topics Security Roundup: Parking Meter Breach, Gas Pipeline Hack & Identify Theft in Kansas Over the last few weeks some new and impactful data breaches and security hacks have been exposed. You have likely heard about the ransomware attack that hit a gas pipeline, but may have missed others, like why Kansas often has three times the national average of identity theft, and how
General Topics One Quick Way to Reduce Windows Boot Time There are lots of things that affect the boot time efficiency of a Windows device. The type of drive, the amount of memory, the processor speed, age and what is on the device can all impact the Windows boot process. This of course is outside of regular and feature updates
General Topics How to Reconfigure Failing AT&T Email Accounts in Outlook Outlook is an application used to manage email account(s). It syncs all of your email, including sub-folders, to your local device from the email provider. Outlook also has built-in calendars, task lists, contacts, and notes. Having email stored locally means you can access information even when a device is
General Topics 3 Excel Features you Might Be Missing Out On Excel is one of those applications that can do so much that people often wonder where to begin. Like anything else, without a practical use for the application, it can be challenging to find it a worthy investment of your time. I have already written several posts covering various topics
Organizational Tips How to Configure QuickBooks to Email Invoices Directly QuickBooks is an accounting software that has been around for decades. Many companies that began using it years ago still use it because starting over with a new software often means losing access to, or making it hard to access, legacy data. In recent years many new competitors have entered
Security Topics 3 Things to Help Protect you from Ransomware & Other Threats The number of threats to your private information and files changes every day. Sometimes the threat comes from a company you do business with being exposed, other times you turn out to be the threat by accidentally clicking on something you shouldn't have. Considering how many threats are out there
Organizational Tips One Thing you Should Check When your Computer Runs Low on Storage More and more devices use solid state drives, or SSD drives, because they boot faster in addition to running cooler which is a byproduct of how different the technologies are between the two types of drives. Unfortunately, until the last couple of years, purchasing a SSD with as much storage
Security Topics 3 Ways to Prepare for World Backup Day and Everyday In case you were not aware, World Backup Day, which falls on March 31st every year, is almost here! While it is important to always back up your data, the purpose of the day is to remind people how important it is to have a protocol in place for backing
General Topics One Easy Way to Test the Responsiveness of Your Website A responsive website is one where the content of each page adjusts automatically to fit the device accessing the page. Ideally, the content is organized in a way that provides the best fit for as many different display types as possible. Some content, like side-by-side columns, can be stacked on
General Topics How to Remove Emails in Outlook that Keep Regenerating In other posts we discussed several ways to customize Outlook and how it can be a helpful email application. Like any application though, it can introduce problems as well. One of the most common issues with Outlook lies in the synchronization process between it and the email provider. Different symptoms
Organizational Tips How to Manage Column Fields in All Outlook Folders Outlook is a powerful application that manages your email account(s), calendars, contacts and tasks all in a single application. However, like any app, it is most effective when you take the time to properly customize it. Customizing an application can include enabling certain features, creating shortcuts, organizing the app
Security Topics The Easiest Way to Prep a Device for a New User More than one user on a single device is very common, especially in offices where there is employee turnover or where the business is open round-the-clock. Unfortunately, these devices often have only a single user account that multiple people use, which can prove problematic. If you have a business and
Security Topics Current Security Threats: Windows, Google Chrome, Cryptocurrency & More The last few weeks have been rife with security threats and vulnerabilities. In this post we discuss some of the most current threats and vulnerabilities, including some that affect the Windows operating system, the Google Chrome browser, a malicious cryptocurrency application and more. Regardless of which piece you find most
General Topics How to Troubleshoot a Device that Won't Get on the Internet A device that cannot get on the Internet can be nearly unusable depending upon where you store files, what applications you are using and what you are trying to accomplish. The best thing you can do when this happens is to run through a troubleshooting checklist to narrow down what
Security Topics Security Update: ADT Eavesdropping, an iOS Patch, & More Last week we discussed several ways to protect your data privacy on a regular basis. These were everyday things you could change that would have a big impact on how much of a target you could be. This week we will cover some recent data breaches and Ransomware attacks that
Security Topics 4 Important Reminders for Data Privacy Day Data Privacy Day occurs annually on January 28th. Unlike days with excitement or celebration, Data Privacy Day is a day built around reflecting, planning, education and implementation. It is a great reminder to pay close attention to where and how you reveal your data and the ways this puts your
General Topics What is a Metered Internet Connection & Why is it On? The ability to set a network adapter to support a metered internet connection is not new in Windows 10, though you may never have noticed it. If you don't have a need for a metered connection, it is one of those settings you might never run across or even know
Advanced Topics 2 Important Changes to QuickBooks Basic Payroll You Need to Know Most people are used to regular updates being pushed out by software manufacturers. These changes typically address security issues or enhance features. It is rare when a company removes features. However, as tax season is upon us, this is exactly what happened to our QuickBooks Basic Payroll subscription after recently
Security Topics Security Round Up: Ticketmaster, Swatting & a T-Mobile Breach While the last few weeks were busy with holidays, plenty of security attacks were also happening. Some, like FireEye's SolarWinds vulnerability was widely publicized, while others may have gone unnoticed. These include a fourth data breach for T-Mobile, an increase in swatting attacks, and a $10M Ticketmaster fine that exemplifies
Security Topics One Setting that Will Easily Break a WordPress Website WordPress originally began as an easy-to-use framework for bloggers. Today, it is commonly used to build websites. This progression happened in large part because of WordPress's built-in themes, flexibility, large variety of available plugins, and the fact that it is free. WordPress has an interface that is user-friendly so people
Security Round Up: Ransomware Victim Foxconn & a New Browser Hijacker The end of the year often feels very hectic for people. If you own a business, you are busy trying to wrap projects up before the end of the year, get ready for tax season and finish mapping out the next year. If you are an employee, you are wrapping
