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Plain-English technology and security guidance from the InfoStream team.
July 8, 2019
If you’re thinking about replacing a server for your small business, then that probably means your company is experiencing success and is starting to grow. That’s great news. But is it really time to invest in a new one? Or does waiting too long risk slowing your business down? Either way, it’s important to consider […]
It is now illegal in Florida to text while you are driving, however, there are other ways to send a text without breaking the law, and still keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. If you absolutely have to send a text message, or check through your phone, the safest […]
June 24, 2019
This is a report about a cyber security hack which happened to the City of Riviera Beach. Their data was hacked and a ransom was paid in order to get that data back. This happens all the time, to companies right here in our area, who are just not taking the necessary action to protect […]
June 21, 2019
Since the very first software release, software licensing was already considered a challenge. In the past, many software licensing models were based on concurrent connections or the number of installations. Today, virtualization and multicore CPUs add a new level of complexity, making it more difficult to track costs and how many licenses you’ll need. Let’s […]
May 24, 2019
Having health and wellness apps on your smart phone can make it easier for you by logging workouts and meals, but, warn the IT experts, this very technology which is contributing to your fitness goals being achieved, could also be sabotaging you. WPTV looked into the issue this week. WPTV tech expert and InfoStream Inc […]
May 22, 2019
Mystery remains over the identity of the two Florida County election offices hacked in 2016. Two County officials, Palm Beach and Martin County, have confirmed that in the months leading up to the Presidential elections, their systems were not hacked. The technique, known as spearfishing, was used in the hack and is the same as […]
April 24, 2019
With the rise of eCommerce and online banking, cybercrime has evolved. Like criminals who pull smash-and-grab jobs, they go where the money is. However, unlike bank robbers, cybercriminals do their best to avoid detection by letting malware do the work for them. Viruses and ransomware sneak into PCs to quietly steal passwords, financial credentials, and […]
What Happens When Microsoft Stops Supporting Your Version of Windows and also Office? Soon, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 7 or Office 2010. Each version of Windows is only supported for a limited time and Windows 7 has now reached its end of life as has Office 2010. No More Security Updates Once support […]
March 25, 2019
Beware of a new potentially dangerous trend on social media and online, which could encourage your child to take their own life: this is the warning coming from parents. The danger is called the Momo Challenge. A lot of parents are learning about this for the very first time, this week, even though there have […]
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