How managed IT services can help with cybersecurity

With the rise in cyberthreats, small- and medium-sized businesses must prioritize their cybersecurity measures more than ever. Fortunately, managed IT services providers (MSPs) can provide SMBs with enterprise-grade security solutions and services that can help them protect their data and networks. Here are some of the ways MSPs can help to safeguard your business. Enhanced […]

Upcoming Windows updates and services in 2021

Microsoft is set to release major improvements for Windows 10 in 2021, along with new services designed to enhance performance, accessibility, and user experience. Let’s take a look at what these changes are and what they mean for Windows users. What’s new on Windows 10? Microsoft tends to release major updates followed by several smaller […]

Changes in Windows 10 update process

Windows 10 users receive regular security and feature updates for the operating system. But when such patches coincide with driver updates from Microsoft’s hardware partners, Windows 10 experiences compatibility problems. Here’s how Microsoft is addressing the issue. First, let’s distinguish between driver updates and operating system (OS) updates: Driver updates – A driver is software […]

iOS 12: Security settings to set up now

Just updated to iOS 12, Apple’s latest software for iPhone and iPad? Have you checked out its new security and privacy settings? It’s a good idea to set these up right now so you can take full advantage of your device’s robust features. Set a stronger passcode iOS 12 now requires six-digit passcodes, and this […]

How does end of support affect Windows users?

Windows 7 was one of Microsoft’s popular and best-loved operating systems (OS), and most of us are still using it. But like the OSs before it, Windows 7 will eventually reach the end of its lifecycle. Mainstream end of support for Windows came into effect on January 13, 2015, but extended support won’t end until […]

Do WP security updates cause problems?

It’s important for every business to install security patches in WordPress (WP), given the growing number of cyberthreats targeting businesses. Apart from defending your website from threats, patches guarantee that your business stays intact and your data remains in safe hands. But sometimes a security update can cause issues. Why does this happen, and can […]

Windows 10 is getting a new update schedule

If you’ve ever had a problem with how Microsoft Windows updates are rolled out, we have some good news. In a recent announcement, the team behind the world’s most popular operating system promised to make updates more consistent and user friendly. Read on to find out what that means for your business. Windows 10 updates […]

The latest WordPress release fixes major issues

Although WordPress is more secure than it used to be, outdated installations can be a potential threat to your website and the data that is hosted on the servers. In an attempt to shut down hackers before they can exploit vulnerabilities, the WordPress security team recently rolled out a new version that patches security loopholes […]