The Windows 11 operating system is growing in popularity among businesses. However, just like its predecessor, it can have some intrusive privacy settings enabled by default. Luckily, you can easily turn these settings off to protect your privacy.
Turn off personalized advertising
Windows 11 features targeted ads as suggestions, recommendations, and tips on your device’s user interface.
Hackers have found a clever way to get around anti-malware software — they’re using fileless malware, a type of malicious software that's not as visible as traditional malware. This means it can infect your entire infrastructure without you even knowing.
Small businesses like yours often work on a limited budget. This means you have to carefully consider every purchase you make to get the most bang for your buck. When it comes to computers, for instance, you need to choose between laptops and desktops, and decide which is the better option for your business.
The shift from traditional office setups prior to the pandemic to flexible working arrangements in the post-COVID-19 era has been tough on IT administrators. They have had to juggle multiple tasks, including supervising and securing workflows, devices, and software, and deploying IT solutions within budget while keeping cyberthreats at bay.
More and more companies these days are hosting their business components on the cloud, as it has proven to be reliable, cost-effective, and secure. However, many small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) experience certain operational pains on either the public or private cloud.
For years, big companies have been harnessing the power of business intelligence (BI) to improve business performance. And for them, paying experts to analyze large data sets is no issue. It’s different with small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SMBs also store large volumes of data, but many SMB owners are wary of spending too much on BI. Fortunately, there are plenty of budget-friendly BI tools and resources available for your SMB nowadays.
Windows 11 is out. And with its sleek design and new features, it’s no wonder that so many people are considering upgrading. But should you switch to the newest Microsoft operating system (OS)? Here are some reasons why you may want to wait.
1. Your computer doesn't meet Windows 11 minimum system requirements
One of the main reasons that can keep you from upgrading to Windows 11 is that your computer might not be able to run it.
Hackers may have found an effective way to track users using a web browser or password manager’s password autofill feature. Here’s how they do it and what you can do to protect yourself.
Why password autofill is so dangerous
Modern web browsers and password managers have a feature that enables usernames and passwords to be automatically entered into a web form.
While your Android tablet is a helpful tool to help you accomplish some work-related tasks, it may also be disrupting your sleep. Make sure this doesn't happen with the following tips.
Don’t use your devices before bed
It’s been widely recognized that blue light from screens and mobile devices can disrupt sleep, suppressing your body’s levels of melatonin (the hormone that induces sleep). Because of this and the distractions your tablet brings, it’s best to avoid using it half an hour before bed.
New strains of ransomware usually impact many Windows users, while only a small percentage of Mac users get affected. However, there are ransomware strains that specifically target Apple computers. Boost your defenses against these threats by following these security tips.