With all the options one has to choose from when it comes to data backup and disaster recovery, it can easily be an overwhelming process. Fortunately we here at Tech Experts break-down some of the industry standards and practices and why they are better choices than some of the offered services today.The idea of having…
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Thanks to Edward Snowden, all of the major tech companies now release government data requests. Before Snowden released information on PRISM and the public found out how integrated our government was with the tech giants central server, there were not many tech companies that released reports to let people know how many times the government…
Many people will be planning on upgrading their laptop or PC this Christmas, but here are a few Tech Tips to avoiding a costly new purchase.Uninstall unused programs
New PCs come with a whole load of programs you will never use, and you probably don’t even know they exist.Some programs even run background processes…
With the holiday season upon us, it can seem overwhelming to buy a new device or tech equipment let alone feel empowered to use it and get the most out every feature. Fear not, we at Tech Experts have a few tech tips, tricks and best practices to help guide you through the seasonal shopping…
You can now check to see if your account has been breached.
A web developer named Troy Hunt has developed a website that will allow you to enter your email address to see if your credentials were exposed from some of the largest data breaches in recent years.This website allows you to check the Adobe…
No one except the NSA knows which 50,000 networks it injected data-thieving malware into, so what's a cautious enterprise network manager to do? It's business as usual. However, what's "usual" these days is vigilance - continuous monitoring and analysis to uncover unusual patterns and proactively respond.
"It is important to adopt protective processes that continuously couple…
USB is the industry standard for so many computer peripherals and smart devices these days, with backwards compatibility being one of the best features. The downside to that longevity as a standard, it did not see any change in size for the smaller. And who hasn’t spent time switching a USB plug around because it…
You will have to watch out for scams this shopping season when there are so many scammers and knock-off merchandise out there. This holiday season is expecting record attempts from Internet-criminals on shoppers.
Watch out for scams this shopping season.
With all the stores, people, and on-line stores gearing up for holiday sales there will be…
With every new operating system comes a fresh set of features that serve up convenience...at the cost of your battery life. In many cases, it's just not worth having your phone die when you need it most. Here are a few tips you can use to increase the battery life of your mobile devices.
Turn off…
In the quest to make the best choices, use our time wisely and multi-task more efficiently, Jawbone brings the UP 24 band to the masses. Don’t confuse this with a Nike Fuel band or other pedometer device; this bracelet can predict what you’re going to do next. Think of it as a wearable personal trainer,…
Google has been overhauling their Android platform to improve the camera performance. Google is adding RAW picture format to their API (application programming interface). API's allow two different softwares to communicate between each other. So an app developer can now use the new API's to add these new features to any app they develop. Google is planning on…
What were the five most catastrophic computer viruses ever and how much damage did they cause?
The fact that the internet has become the backbone of modern society means that it has also become a prime target for hackers and crackers around the world. Find out here about the most prominent and catastrophic computer viruses…