Only ten years ago, having a business website was often seen as a luxury and not a necessity of doing business. In the technical environment of today, any company that doesn't have a web presence of some sort more often than not doesn't exist in the eyes of many of its potential customers. Whether customers look you up online to retrieve a phone number to call (you DO have a phone number prominently displayed on your website, don't you?), or they are looking for your address, hours of operation, … [Read more...] about What Customers Expect to Find on Your Website
Greg Hicks
How to Find and Manage Podcasts
Podcasts have become more mainstream over the last few years. Whether you want some random entertainment, to learn a new skill, keep up with breaking news or even if you are trying to stay up-to-date on what's new in your chosen career, there is a podcast to help. First things first, where did the name podcast originate? It is a combination of the name of the player where you could first listen to them, the Apple iPod, and the term "broadcast." With the merging of those two words, we gained … [Read more...] about How to Find and Manage Podcasts
Does Your Internet Service Fit Your Business Needs?
Very few businesses these days can operate without the Internet. Whether you use it for interacting with your customers, sending and receiving emails, processing credit card transactions or researching topics related to your company, it is a much-needed resource. Unfortunately, most businesses just sign up with the first Internet provider they find (or use the same one they use for their home) and never put much thought into whether it is the right fit for their company and its … [Read more...] about Does Your Internet Service Fit Your Business Needs?
How Password Managers Keep You Secure Online
Over the past few months, we have covered a lot of scary topics in this column, from the Krack exploit to ominous pop-ups, and even talked about whether your phone (and other devices) are eavesdropping on you. You may be starting to wonder if there is the slightest of chances to remain safe while you travel around in the virtual online world. This month, we will touch on that section a bit and give you some ideas on how to better be prepared for all of the dangers that lurk at every click of the … [Read more...] about How Password Managers Keep You Secure Online
Krack Exploit: What You Need to Know
Recent news reports have been full stories about a new WiFi exploit known as “The Krack” or “Key Reinstallation attACK.” This hack, or exploit, affected just about everyone, from cell phones to laptops, and including anything with a WiFi radio. Two questions you may be asking: What is “The Krack?” What can be done to prevent it? What is The Krack? Wireless Internet connections have always been more susceptible to malicious attacks than a wired connection. Very similar to how a … [Read more...] about Krack Exploit: What You Need to Know