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We remain skeptical about what advantages you’ll gain from switching to Windows 11, but we now know the minimum specs Microsoft will require for you to upgrade.
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What’s up, doc? We know you want to make sure we show up for our appointments and procedures, but we also know you can do a better job of reminding us.
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What do online searches have in common with politics and the scales of justice? Somebody is usually trying to tip the balance for economic gain.
Continue readingPrivacy vs. Privilege
So, you want to block ads and pop-ups? That’s fine – because we’ve identified ads and pop-ups as gateways for hackers to penetrate your systems and networks. But even the safe ads and pop-ups can be annoying and an intrusion on your privacy.
Continue readingKaseya Ransomware Hack Sets off Holiday Fireworks
It took a perfect storm of cleverly written software, one weak link and a holiday weekend in the United States to launch the world’s largest ransomware hack to date. As this was written, some 1,500 businesses were being held up for a total of $70 million.
Continue readingPlan Your Hardware Purchases
If you’re looking to buy 50 Dell laptops for your business or a 32-inch curved monitor, you’ll likely be able to read a few issues of Technology Update before you’ll read an email with a delivery date.
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