Up-to-date antivirus software? Check. Active firewall? Check. Regularly scheduled vulnerability scan? What? Antivirus software and firewalls are crucial to running a secure network, but sometimes they’re just not enough.
Canada has two official languages; English and French. The new language support feature of Windows 8 will make Microsoft’s desktop that much more user-friendly for businesses who may need to switch the language on their PC.
If your business still uses Windows XP as its operating system, it may be time to look into upgrading to Windows 7. Microsoft has indicated that all support for Windows XP will end on April 8, 2014.
Using strong passwords is the easiest way to protect yourself and your business from being hacked. The trick is to know what makes a strong password and make sure everyone in your organization understands too.
These days it seems everyone has a smartphone. Until recently, iPhones and BlackBerries have been the norm but Android-based phones are now outselling their rivals. And as a result of its increasing popularity, the number of malicious files targeted at the Android platform (phones and tablets) is expected to increase in 2012.
As malware becomes more and more sophisticated, it is more important than ever to protect yourself and your business from malware attacks. Computer security firm, Trusteer, recently reported that a new malware virus attacked some customers’ online bank accounts during the holiday season.
Small and medium-sized businesses running Windows will get a pleasant surprise when Windows 8 is released this year. Microsoft is limiting the frequency of Windows Update restarts.
Microsoft Outlook 2010’s multiple calendar functions, task automation, and detailed contact information make it the most business-friendly and efficient email program for growing companies.
Modern society has built product safety into daily life. We crash-test cars, troubleshoot children’s toys, and print expiration dates on much of our food. But many of us overlook the hazards of accessing the Internet without protection from malware.
