Instead of an outright operating system update, Microsoft is now releasing named updates that come with enhancements and other features that individual users and businesses should get excited about. Its latest, Creators Update on Windows 10, includes new design touches and a handful of productivity features. Are the new features worth the updates? Controlled updates […]
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Sly phishing attack catching users off guard
You pay close enough attention to the links you click to avoid clicking on something like goolge.com or evrenote.com…right? Because if you’re not, you could end up exposing your computer or smartphone to a host of malware. The newest phishing attack strategy is the worst of all, and can catch even the most astute users […]
Not even devices disconnected from the internet are safe
By now you have probably heard about dozens, if not hundreds of different ways hackers exploit computers and computer networks. Each way more crafty then the last. There is one theme that is usually common across these attempts...the internet. Hackers usually find their way into your network or connected device because of that “connected” part.
SWK a top team for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Each year SWK participates in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k in October. For our 3rd year in a row, SWK Technologies received a Top Team award for raising money for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. On February 16th, Linda Jo (LJ) Bird and Cathy Lyons attended the celebration of gratitude dinner and accepted the team award.
Keezel : the mobile VPN for security on the go
If you have read our newsletters in the past or have paid attention to the news by now you have probably heard about the risks involved with using Free or Public WiFi. It can be great to have access to WiFi in a hotel or in an airport while you are waiting on a flight, but the problem is everyone else has access to that internet connection too.
Mobile malware on Android apps
Smartphones are basically palm-sized computers. As such, they deserve the same protection as desktops and laptops. While there is no need to install bulky security software to protect against cyber threats, there are steps users can take to prevent cybercriminals from penetrating these small computers.
New Mac Pro speculations
Since 2013 when the current Mac Pro model was released, nothing has been confirmed regarding the progeny of the high-end workstation, until now. When will the new Mac Pro be released? What can you expect under the hood? How much will it cost? We answer all that and more. Processor The new Mac Pro is […]
Reasons to back up your mobile devices
It makes a lot of sense for electronics firms to pack a variety of functions into mobile devices and expand their usefulness. Instead of confining their use to communications, companies such as Apple, Samsung, and others have turned mobile phones into mini-computers that can serve as a substitute for your laptop, or as a storage […]
Manage your WordPress with this checklist
WordPress is one of the most powerful blogging and content management systems (CMS) to date. Since it powers approximately 27% of all websites, there’s no room for sluggish load times, potential security vulnerabilities, or search engine delistings. To avoid these problems altogether, sticking to the following checklists might help. Make backups It’s crucial that you […]
Outdated firmware is worse than you realize
As workplace IT gets more and more hi-tech, the average user gets further from the building blocks that keep it running. At times that seems like a good thing, but if you aren’t aware of the most basic aspects of your hardware, you could be vulnerable to a nasty cyber attack. Make sure you’re secure […]