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How to Keep Companies from Collecting Too Much Data

How to Keep Companies from Collecting Too Much Data

Just about all companies collect data, including many you work with. Your business too collects data from customers to aid in its operations. In terms of your own privacy, though, you should take certain measures to protect your personal data. Here are some of the ways you can combat the predatory practices of advertisers and cybercriminals alike. (more…)

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You Need Cybersecurity, Starting with Antivirus

You Need Cybersecurity, Starting with Antivirus

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 28, 2025
  • Security

Antivirus software is one of those things we all know we need, but have you ever stopped to think about how it actually works? Understanding the basics can help you appreciate why keeping it updated is so important. Today, we took a look at antivirus software. (more…)

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How to Connect Google Search to Gemini (and Why You May Not Want To)

How to Connect Google Search to Gemini (and Why You May Not Want To)

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 26, 2025
  • How To

In keeping with the modern trend of incorporating artificial intelligence into everything we do, Google has been moving full steam ahead with Gemini, the company’s latest AI model. While once available only to those willing to pay the “Advanced” plan’s $20-per-month fee, Google recently announced that many new features would be available for free… including the capability to reference a...

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Tip of the Week: Best Practices for Sharing Your Screen

Tip of the Week: Best Practices for Sharing Your Screen

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • March 21, 2025
  • How To

Just about any collaboration platform these days will allow you to share your screen. The functionality works largely the same, regardless of whether you’re using Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or something else, but we want to cover how to use it on these popular platforms. We’ll assume you’ve already joined a meeting for this article, so let’s get started...

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How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 5 of 5]

How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 5 of 5]

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 15, 2025
  • Security

This is the final part in our 5-part series. You are on the last leg of the journey, and just a few steps away from drastically improving your overall cybersecurity. We wanted to thank you in advance for going through these steps, and if you are finding this article for the first time, be sure to click on #Password Guide...

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How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 4 of 5]

How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 4 of 5]

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 13, 2025
  • Security

This is part 4 of our 5-part series on getting your digital life in order! So far, we’ve discussed the importance of using strong, unique passwords for all of your online accounts, how to establish a primary email address so all of your accounts are tied to a single inbox, how to set up MFA to secure that email and...

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How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 3 of 5]

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 10, 2025
  • Security

In the last two parts, we walked you through the importance of strong, unique passwords, as well as establishing a primary email address that you will use for controlling and managing your accounts. Having everything in one secure place can make things a whole lot easier. Now we’re going to cover setting up Multi-Factor Authentication to add an extra layer...

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How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 2 of 5]

How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 2 of 5]

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 8, 2025
  • Security

Previously, we covered why it’s important to protect your online accounts and why it’s critical that you use strong passwords. We also provided some good tips for creating unique, strong passwords that are easier to remember. You’ll be using that method to create a couple of strong passwords, but ultimately, you’ll be using a password manager by the time you...

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How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 1 of 5]

How to Get Your Passwords in Order, and Keep It That Way [Part 1 of 5]

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • January 6, 2025
  • Security

We’re doing something a little different this time around. Normally, we try to keep the focus on business technology, but this article is geared towards the typical low-tech home user. These days, nearly all human beings are wrapped up in a little technology, and there isn’t a huge divide between protecting yourself as an employee at a company versus protecting...

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Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens with Anything in Google Chrome

Tip of the Week: Use Google Lens with Anything in Google Chrome

If you’ve ever used Google Lens on a mobile device, you know it’s a pretty impressive little tool for contextual searches. However, you can also use these capabilities in the Chrome browser., searching for anything visible in the browser—from text to images, even one captured from a video. Let’s go over how. (more…)

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