I honestly hate how much companies can know about you just by gleaning bits and pieces from your data. It’s not that I have anything to hide – I don’t. But I fundamentally disagree with companies having access to my personal information without my explicit consent.
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Imagine waking up to find your bank account drained, your social media accounts hijacked, and your photos held for ransom. This nightmare scenario becomes a reality for countless people every day, with a cyberattack occurring every 39 seconds. (Source: University of Maryland) In 2024, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT department’s responsibility—it’s everyone’s business. Whether you’re
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Social media has become a central part of connecting, sharing ideas, and staying informed. For years, I had a Twitter (now X) that I used occasionally. Still, over time, concerns about privacy, control, and the overall user experience pushed me to explore alternatives.
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I ditched my Fitbit for something…different. As an MSP tech, I crave tech that breaks the mold. So when I stumbled upon the Bangle.js 2, I had to give it a shot. Open-source? JavaScript powered? This wasn’t your average smartwatch. Four months in, and it’s been an eye-opening experiment. Coming from a background of using
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Have you ever felt like a complete fake at work? Like you’re just one Google search away from being exposed as the tech newbie you secretly believe yourself to be? Well, you’re not alone – that’s imposter syndrome! It’s a real beast in the IT world. Just like in most industries, you can start doubting
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As a technician, one of the things I have grown to hate over the years is storms and bad weather. A lot of people experience dread from storms, but for techs, it can cause all sorts of headaches. We can plan and preach things like battery backups to help mitigate the risks of getting that
Technicians vs. Storms: Why We Dread Bad Weather Read More »
So, I have tried many different note-taking apps. Some worked great, and others needed improvements. Over the years, I have narrowed the criteria to being able to use it on multiple devices (phone, laptop, desktop), being able to use it offline, having privacy, and having many features. At first, I liked every note, but then I changed it
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I’ve been using RoutineFlow recently to help improve my productivity, and I love it! Initially, it was a bit overwhelming to consider all the different routines I could create. I quickly found myself trying to perfect everything right away. As a bit of a self-help enthusiast, this app fits perfectly into my life. Here’s some
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I would consider using the principle of least privilege as one of the most important steps admins can take to protect their networks. My team and I consider the networks we work on as ‘our network.’ We put hard work into keeping the systems running and secure, but an often overlooked area is controlling system
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When a server, desktop, or laptop starts crashing or freezing, it can be a real headache. This might happen because of a virus or malware, problems with internal hardware, or even insufficient RAM. Knowing why these issues occur is the first step to fixing them. Malware attacks, for instance, can corrupt system files, leading to
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