Defragging clears your internal hard disk drives of any useless or temporary files on your Windows PC. Not only will it help your system run better; it can get rid of some malicious files as well. You can access the defragger by hitting the Windows key and searching “defrag.” After running the program, select the […]

The 3-2-1 rule is a great general framework for backing up your data: Back up at least 3 total copies of your data. Ensure 2 of them are local but are on different media (e.g., external hard drives or SD cards). Keep 1 offsite, likely in a cloud-based backup service.

October is often strongly associated with Halloween and Autumn weather, but here in the U.S., it’s also known as National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). NCSAM marks a great time to get up to speed on the latest trends in cybersecurity and make sure your business’s security is the strongest it can be. This past year […]

Job board sites contain millions of job postings from places all across the world, but there are a large number of fake job postings as well. If a job sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Check to see if the company that posted the link is legitimate before proceeding to their website […]

Open your task manager on Windows frequently and take a look at your open programs and programs running in the background. You can access the task manager by hitting the Ctrl+Alt+Deletekeys at the same time. Check for any programs that are running that you don’t recognize. There’s a chance they could be harmful to your […]

It’s very convenient to stay logged in to a website or app, but it creates some security risks. Attackers may be able to impersonate your session ID and hijack your account. When you’re finished, log out and use a password manager so it’s easy to log back in.