Drama behind Apple’s iMessage
I think everyone knows about iMessage, notably the blue chat bubble that appears when messaging between Apple products. Well, there was a bit of drama that directly led to the Department of Justice suing Apple. But wait.. there’s more… In...
Is WiFi 7 Worth the Investment?
Earlier this year, WiFi 7 was officially released. Pre-launch buzz already suggested it would be much faster and more reliable. Did it live up to the hype? Short answer: Yes! It’s really fast… but pricey. Have you ever noticed that...
Does the US really want to ban TikTok?
We all know TikTok. It’s a social media platform used by roughly 170 million Americans. So why, oh why, did the House of Representatives vote 352 to 65 to pass a bill that could lead to a potential nationwide ban...
If there was an award for phishing scams…
Just yesterday I worked with a new residential client who fell for a phishing scam costing them just over $11,000. It was multilayered and very clever. If there’s anything that comes above any other form of protecting your data security,...
Before you replace your slow computer…
You wouldn’t slack off and relax before an important project is due for a client. Yet. This is what we’re all unintentionally doing when our computer or apps take forever to load… then stalls here and there througout the day....
Which ransomware payment option is best? (spoiler: none)
It can happen out of nowhere… your computer shows a confusing popup that claims all of your files are locked away forever (or) will be exposed to the public… unless you pay a huge ransom fee. This fee can range...
Don’t take chances with your old tech
When you get rid of your old computer, thumb drives, phones… do you delete the data… and then… just get rid of them? Even if you delete your stuff, you could be putting your sensitive data at risk. I’ll put...
Your Small Business is a BIG Target for Botnets
Small businesses can no longer fly under the radar of cybercriminals. In fact, they are being specifically targeted because they are less protected (and more vulnerable) than large businesses. Why? Because it’s easy. How? Because of tiny infections called “botnets.”...
Edge “Double Search” is a Thing
There’s a big crackdown in Silicon Valley from the US Government. Lawsuits galore over big tech giants not playing fair with competitors. Microsoft, trying to pretend like they’re a fair player, is trying to allow other Search Engines to be...








