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LinkedIn lowdown: balancing your professional presence with privacy

LinkedIn is an amazing tool, right? It’s our digital handshake, our online resume, and a fantastic way to connect with colleagues, find new opportunities, and grow our professional network. We want to be discoverable, so recruiters can find us and new connections can be made easily. But here’s the kicker: like any social platform, putting […]

Lock it down: how to secure your home Wi-Fi router

Wireless internet is awesome, right? We connect all our devices – phones, laptops, smart TVs, tablets – to Wi-Fi, letting us surf the web from anywhere in the house. It’s incredibly convenient. But here’s the kicker: if you haven’t properly secured your wireless router, you’re basically leaving your digital front door wide open. Think of […]

Smart home, smarter security: protecting your connected gadgets

Hey everyone! Your smart home is pretty awesome, right? Controlling lights with your voice, checking on your pets remotely – it’s like living in the future! But all these cool connected devices, from smart thermostats to security cameras, can also open doors for sneaky cyber bad guys if you’re not careful. Think of each smart […]

Cybersecurity for remote workers: best practices to secure your home office

More and more of us are experiencing the work-from-home life, trading the commute for comfy pants and kitchen coffee. It’s got its perks, right? But your home office isn’t the same secure environment as the company headquarters. Suddenly, you’re the IT department, and the security of your devices, network, and sensitive work data rests squarely […]

Keep your privacy intact with virtual backgrounds on Zoom

In today’s digital age, videoconferencing has become a staple for staying connected with colleagues and friends. But did you know that your Zoom calls could be exposing personal information? Don’t worry, there’s a simple solution: virtual backgrounds! Here’s how you can set one up to keep your privacy intact. Why Use a Virtual Background? Using […]

Keep your sensitive files safe: use OneDrive’s personal vault

Are you guilty of leaving sensitive files sitting on your desktop or in unsecured folders on your hard drive? If so, it’s time to take action! OneDrive offers a fantastic feature called Personal Vault that can help you keep your important documents safe and secure. Whether it’s tax records, recovery codes, or any other sensitive […]