Windows PCs are powerful tools, but only if you use them wisely. If you’ve been putting off updates or backups, it’s time for a change. Here are 10 everyday habits that could be holding your PC back and how to swap them out for better practices.
1. Putting off Windows updates
Installing updates might seem like a nuisance, but skipping them leaves your system exposed.
Break these bad Windows habits to boost speed and security
AI agents and autonomous capabilities in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Microsoft 365 Copilot has become a powerful productivity companion. And with the recent rollout of AI (artificial intelligence) agents built using Copilot Studio, its potential grows exponentially. If your organization is aiming to optimize workflows and reduce manual overhead, these updates are game-changing.
Securing SMBs: The role of managed IT services in cybersecurity
Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face persistent cybersecurity challenges. These businesses are often targeted by cybercriminals due to their valuable data and limited security resources, but that doesn’t mean that they're helpless. Managed IT services providers (MSPs) can help SMBs strengthen their cybersecurity with comprehensive solutions and services.
Windows updates and services to watch out for in 2021
Microsoft adjusts how Windows 10 is updated
Having problems with your Windows 10 updates? Perhaps they’re incompatible with your latest driver update. To prevent such issues from happening, Microsoft has changed the Windows 10 update system.
First, let’s distinguish between driver updates and operating system (OS) updates:
Driver updates – A driver is software that allows your computer’s OS to communicate with various hardware devices connected to your computer.
Check out iOS 12’s security & privacy features
iOS 12, Apple’s latest mobile software offering, is finally available, and it promises to be better at keeping your data locked down. Here are some tweaks that you can make to boost iOS 12’s security and privacy settings.
Set a stronger passcode
iOS 12 now requires six-digit passcodes, and this means hackers will have a harder time cracking your passcode through a brute force attack.
Healthcare IoT: Security risks involved
The rule of cybersecurity states that anything that connects to the internet can be hacked. With the increasing popularity of Internet of Things (IoT) in the healthcare industry, every business should be on alert.
Devices that contain a treasure trove of patient data are attractive targets for cybercriminals.
Preparing for Windows end of support
Microsoft only supports each version of Window for a certain period and the end of its support for a software product can be a significant challenge for businesses. Currently, Windows 7 is on "extended support" until January 14, 2020. What does it mean when Microsoft terminates support of your Windows version? Let’s have a closer look.
WordPress security updates: Yay or nay?
WordPress (WP) websites require routine updates to keep up with user demands. Some of WP’s most critical updates are security patches, which protect sites from various cyberattacks. But why does your website sometimes act up when you finish running an update, and how can you prevent it?
Be cautious with updates
In 2017, WP issued 21 updates and 33% of these focused on security.
IoT in healthcare: Blessing or curse?
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to completely revolutionize the healthcare industry. Innovations like smart pacemakers and fitness trackers monitor patients’ vitals and unearth patterns that can lead to more accurate diagnoses. But like any new technology, it also brings a slew of security risks healthcare professionals need to address.
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