To monitor or not to monitor — that is the question. Employee monitoring is a touchy subject. If you’ve ever considered it, then you may ask yourself if it is a good idea for an employer to check on their staff’s online activities. Below are the pros and cons of employee monitoring, and some helpful […]
Advantages of switching to a VoIP system for your Florida business
A major legacy of the coronavirus pandemic is the shift from physical to virtual living, forcing Floridians and people the world over to adapt to a life online. We’ve changed the way we shop, attend meetings, hang out with friends, and conduct business.
9 Practical tips on how to better manage your email
When you wake up, what’s the first thing you do? You probably check your mobile phone for messages. Some of you may even check your email.
Email is one of the most popular forms of communication these days. In a 2015 survey, there were 232.9 million email users in the United States, and experts expect that number to balloon to 254.7 million in 2020. Here in Florida, 14.8 million people, or 78.8% of the population, are avid internet users, and a majority of them use email.
Microsoft 365 signals a new era of productivity for SMBs
In April 2020, Microsoft launched Microsoft 365, the successor to its popular Office 365. But it’s not a mere name change. The tech giant is also introducing improvements to its productivity software that will enhance how your business deals with cyberthreats every day.
Why does HTTPS matter?
Almost everyone in the world browses the internet every day. People look up information, shop, chat with friends, or just pass the time by surfing the web. Internet browsing has become second nature to us that we often forget one thing: checking our address bar for an “S” after the “HTTP” prefix.
5 Password habits you need to change, now!
Ask any cybersecurity expert, and they’ll tell you that passwords are not enough. Yet none of them will insist on getting rid of passwords altogether.
That’s because even though it’s relatively easy to hack one, a password is still an essential layer of protection.
How MSPs are supporting clients during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and the sweeping shutdowns to contain the spread of the virus brought about significant impacts on businesses. Many small companies realized they lacked the resources to rapidly adopt a remote work setup and tapped their IT partners to help address their technology demands.
Watch out for this Android malware
Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware called DEFENSOR ID that snuck its way into the Google Play Store. Forensic analysis shows that the malware takes advantage of an Android device’s Accessibility Services to infiltrate the system and cause damage without being detected.
How best to use Instagram to market your brand
You’ve heard the cliché: a picture is worth a thousand words.
That’s the primary draw of Instagram (IG), and the reason more brands are using this social media platform as a marketing tool. In IG, visual content is king — posts are less cluttered with fewer words.
Microsoft 365 update channels: What you need to know
Many businesses using Microsoft 365 prefer to have the latest versions of the productivity suite’s applications. Some businesses prefer to get updates as soon as they become available, while others prefer to update their systems on a predictable schedule.