The importance of internet security is well known. However, safety and security on the internet are like a dense, confusing smoke screen – a hazy area that is difficult to see through and confusing to understand. We know that there are dangers in using the internet, and often accept the risks blindly.

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) has two main focuses: 1) to cloak and encrypt your digital signal, making your online activity indecipherable to anyone, and 2) deflecting your IP address to appear it originates from a different machine/location/country.

If you’re still working with XP, now may be an excellent time to upgrade; the bug reports continue to increase, and Microsoft just issued a new one that could potentially damage a business’ internal infrastructure.

As of the 27th, Microsoft has launched an official security advisory for all Windows XP users.

Do you sometimes wish there was a quicker way to get to a different tab, a current page, or a completely different window? You’re not alone, and fortunately, Microsoft has heard your pleas and has a number of keyboard shortcuts that you might appreciate in your everyday use of a Windows computer.

The Digital Era is not upon us; we are right in the middle of it. For organizational leaders and business professionals this demands for each to maintain their own digital awareness, literacy and engagement. However, there are some that still view digital technology, especially social media, with disdain.

A whopping 78% of small businesses attract new customers through social media. Google+ has been around, but the reasons for use are becoming more obvious. Perhaps you are avoiding setting up the account because you’re not sure where to start. With more than 540 million users already in, it is time to get your business there.

The specifications and apps available on tablets have made them fun for reading and entertainment, but this rapidly changing technology has made it time to rethink this sigma.

Tablets have moved from a single-core processor to a dual-core CPU, with memory space quadrupling.

You probably receive daily obvious scams to your inbox every day. These are emails that talk about friends or long lost relatives in a far-away land that either need money or want to give you obscene amounts of money because someone has died or they just don’t need it anymore.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is common for decreased telecommunications costs and increases to productivity, among other benefits. There are useful features and capabilities that are desirable for any business sizes. With so much information to sort through, here are five basic things that every business should know about VoIP.

The quality of a VoIP call is dependent on the network.

Moving an employee from the physical business site to a remote desktop in their home has many advantages. Some major corporations have nixed the option entirely, where others are embracing it wholeheartedly. At some point, each business must weigh the pros and cons and choose what is best for their growth and survival.