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How to Win The War Against Spam!

January 5, 2021 By Josh Yarbrough

What is SPAM? SPAM is junk mail that you receive that you didn't sign up for. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as "unsolicited usually commercial messages (such as e-mails, text messages, or Internet postings) sent to a large number of recipients or posted in a large number of places". And … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Email Software and Applications, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

How is Office 365 different than the standard version of Office?

December 15, 2020 By Josh Yarbrough

If you've ever wondered "What's the difference between Office 2016 and Office 365?", we hope to clear up that distinction and maybe even answer some questions you might have about the two products. It's confusing. I know. And visiting Microsoft's official website makes it even more unclear and can … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Software, Email Software and Applications

Why should I setup my office server with a domain?

October 6, 2020 By Josh Yarbrough

At some point in your life, most of you reading this will be part of a conversation that drifts into the topic of security and someone will mention using a domain. It is usually a word thrown out there when the subject of workplace technology comes up. There is more than one kind of domain but in … Read More

Categories: Business, Networking

What is Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE)?

September 29, 2020 By Josh Yarbrough

What is Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE)? Ethernet is the cabling standard used for networking computers and printers. Power over Ethernet, or PoE, allows a single cable to carry both network data and power.  This method eliminates the need for a second cable just for power.  Examples of practical uses … Read More

Categories: Networking, Wired Networking

How does the Internet of Things affect cybersecurity?

June 15, 2020 By Josh Yarbrough

The internet can be wonderful. It can provide convenience and capabilities that would otherwise be impossible. It is potential at our fingertips. I remember years ago, as a child, watching my mother "surf the web". Back then, those simple HTML websites were so cool to me. Especially if they had … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Networking

What’s the difference between managed and unmanaged backup?

April 13, 2020 By Josh Yarbrough

We all know that backups are important, right? We know if something goes wrong, a backup could save a lot of recovery time and work...and possibly your business. But what is a backup really? The simple answer to that is that it is a copy of your important data. That is essentially it.   But … Read More

Categories: Backups & Business Continuity, Cloud Backups, DR/BCM Planning & Consulting, On-Site Backups

Why is HTTPS so important?

December 30, 2019 By Josh Yarbrough

So everyone's seen the HTTP and HTTPS prefixes on their favorite website addresses but did you ever wonder why they were there and what the difference between the two was? Keep reading to find out.   Way back in the pioneering days of the internet, the gurus of old had to figure out a way for … Read More

Categories: Business, Cybersecurity, Networking, Personal Computing

How much longer can I keep running Windows 7?

November 4, 2019 By Josh Yarbrough

With the End-Of-Life date coming soon for Windows 7, It's inevitable that the beloved Windows Operating System is dying. It has that all too familiar terminal illness called End-of-Life. Microsoft has announced that it is pulling the plug January 14, 2020 on the version of Windows that most of us … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Operating Systems, Desktop Software, Featured, News, Security Alerts & Vulnerabilities

Are Apple computers immune to infections?

September 2, 2019 By Josh Yarbrough

"I've got a Mac so I don't have to worry about viruses". Have you ever heard someone say that before? Being in the tech industry, I know I have heard it many times. It either makes you roll your eyes or maybe consider replacing the ol' PC with a sleek to new Apple. But what makes an Apple computer … Read More

Categories: Desktop Operating Systems, Personal Computing

How to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi

July 8, 2019 By Josh Yarbrough

It's a cool rainy day and driving along smoothly is John Doe and he's in the mood for coffee. He decides to stop in at a nearby coffee shop. While there, he pulls out his laptop and gets on the Wi-Fi network.   While sipping on that Latte Macchiato, John logs in and catches up with life on … Read More

Categories: 5G & Mobile Networking, Networking, Wireless/Wi-Fi

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