There is a lot of misinformation and misperceptions out there related to network security, especially where small businesses are concerned. In particular, browser security is one aspect where many individualsā knowledge simply falls flat, and they buy into myths that put their data at risk. Letās clear up some of these misconceptions so you can go about your day in a more secure way.
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If youāve been on YouTube in the past few years, this message likely sounds pretty familiar. Virtual private network providers have been taking advantage of the trend of influencer marketing to spread awareness of their largely obscure productāoften, offering an enticing deal. While we have and will continue to promote the use of a VPN for business purposes, we wanted to clarify something here: these are not the VPNs weāre saying you should use.
When it comes to security, one often overlooked tool is the virtual private network, or VPN. We recommend that all businesses use a VPN to keep remote and hybrid workers from inadvertently putting your businessā data at risk while out of the office. Letās go over why a VPN is so effective, as well as what you should look for in a business-grade VPN tool.
Wi-Fi connectivity is a remarkable technology when you really think about it, and it has fundamentally changed how we work today. What hasnāt changed, unfortunately, is that hackers and cybercriminals will try to use this technology to their own advantage. Therefore, letās discuss a few relatively simple ways that you can improve your wireless networkās overall security.
Twitch, Amazonās popular streaming service where gamers and content creators broadcast to wide audiences, recently suffered a data breach. Thanks to this data breach, folks on the Internet now know just how much these content creators make, and it has exposed a whole new issue that Amazon must resolve.
Most modern businesses rely on wireless internet connectivity in their day-to-day processes. Of course, this means that their potential productivity is tied to the quality of their internet and its capability to serve the entire workforce. As a business grows it becomes more important that its Wi-Fi setup can support it. Letās go over the process of properly scaling your network to your needs.
With more businesses moving in the direction of remote connections and mobile devices, itās no surprise that wireless Internet is such a pain point for organizations. Sometimes it can be an exercise in frustration to connect to your officeās wireless network, and you might not really know what to do about it. Here are some ideas to try and increase your wireless networkās strength or signal.
Accessibility to the Internet is a hot topic because, at this point, almost everyone should be afforded Internet access. The fact that some people donāt have access to the Internet puts them at a severe disadvantage. One group that has major problems with accessibility are disabled people. Letās discuss what can be done about that.
Broadband Internet access is a critical consideration for todayās world, considering how much of daily life and business is now conducted online. Having said that, Internet access is still far from a given. In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission wants to work to fix thisābut to do so, they need data. To help collect this data, the FCC wants you to install a speed test application on your smartphone.
Whether youāre referring to an individualās personal needs or their work-related responsibilities, the Internet has become an essential component to most processes. Unfortunately, financial limitations often make sufficient connectivity unattainable for many. This is why the Federal Communications Commission stepped in last month to provide some assistance.
If it is going to remain the most common Internet browser, Google Chrome always needs to have new features added to it to make it the preferable choice for most users. Recently, Chrome Actions was implemented, likely contributing greatly to that goal. Letās look at what Chrome Actions are, and how they could prove useful.
Artificial intelligence can be used in numerous different ways, but one way you might not have anticipated is as a means of making sure people on the Internet mind their manners. Rude and inappropriate comments are remarkably common online, so it stands to reason that many companies and developers are looking for ways to minimize them. Letās look at what some have implemented, utilizing artificial intelligence to their advantage.
Since 1982, the technology known as the Internet of Things has given the devices around us greater capabilities through artificial intelligence and Internet connectivity. While this technology spent a long time existing under the radar, so to speak, many business functions are now relying on its benefits. Letās take a few moments to look at how the IoT can be of use in your business.
If you consider it, itās amazing how much trust people have in Internet-based companies. They not only believe that these companies will fulfill their expectations, but that they will work to provide protection for some of their most valuable and sensitive information. Letās take a look at some of the data collection practices that companies use and what they do with that data.
With COVID-19 urging people to remain at home, many telecommunications companies have started to make concessions to make life easier for their customers. Whether it is used for entertainment, work, or communication, Internet access is crucial right now, and so ISPs and cell carriers are taking steps to help facilitate this.
The cloud cast by COVID-19 wouldnāt seem to have very much of a silver lining at all, but if one looks very closely, there is the faintest one there. As more and more people are subscribing to self isolation and similar practices, remote work has become a more pressing need. In response, many Internet service providers and mobile data carriers are taking action and putting changes in place that actually resemble net neutrality.
Slow Internet may be a nuisance in any case, but it has a particularly negative impact on the workplace. Technology should improve your operational efficiency, but if your solutions depend on a connection to the Internet, any issue there can effectively bring your productivity to a halt. In light of this, we wanted to go over a few of the most common issues that might be slowing down your connection, and perhaps tip you off to the problem.