Tip of the Week: Stop Location Data Collection on Your Mobile Device
At the beginning of this year, a massive data breach struck a location data broker called Gravy Analytics and took possession of a dataset with 30 million points from devices worldwide. This data could potentially be used to track individuals and their movements, tellingly, through healthcare, government, and military facilities. Unfortunately, nothing can be done […]
Tip of the Week: Getting Windows Off Ghost Screens
If you want more productivity from the workday, then multiple monitors can help you achieve this goal. You might run into the issue of “ghost monitors,” though, where your PC believes you are connected to screens when you’re not. If you experience this issue and your application windows are off-screen and unobtainable, you’ll find this […]
Tip of the Week: New to Bluesky? Here’s How to Find Accounts to Follow
Bluesky is the new kid in town regarding social media platforms, which means that most users may not have a significant following on it yet… and new users may not be following many at all. However, a few baked-in options make it much simpler for the latter to curate their experience on the platform. Let’s […]
Stuck on a Problem? Just Step Away (Seriously, Take a Break)
Sometimes problem solving requires you to step away and think about the issue at hand. Consider any great strategist out there and you’ll understand that it takes time and calculation to make moves that will benefit you now and in the future. Today, we’ll explore how you can be more productive through strategic pausing.
How to Kick Things Off With Bluesky
Last week, we discussed why X—the social media network once known as Twitter—has been losing many users. Here, we wanted to direct those seeking a move to consider the up-and-coming platform known as Bluesky in case you were one of those jumping ship. Let’s talk about how Bluesky operates, including how to sign up.
How to Use Patience for Productivity
Spoiler alert: a business that lacks productivity is unlikely to see any amount of success. One of the best ways to ensure your productivity is to practice patience. How can patience improve your productivity?
Reposition the Taskbar in Windows 11
Windows 11 takes a page out of Apple’s design playbook and features a taskbar that, instead of being off to the side, is smack in the middle of the toolbar. While some may like this change, others may not. Fortunately for these others, a simple setting change can return the taskbar to its familiar place […]
How to Make Microsoft Excel Work Harder for You
Microsoft Excel is a great productivity tool and can be used in a lot of different and interesting ways.
Tip of the Week: Signs that You are Probably Being Scammed
Being scammed—in either the professional or personal sense—is a scary thought. To avoid this outcome, we must be vigilant all the time now. Of course, it also helps to know what to look for. Let’s take a few minutes to go over a few warning signs and red flags that something is likely a scam.
Network Security Made Simple in 3 Easy Ways
Network security is hard. That’s why so many businesses struggle to implement the solutions they so desperately need to stay safe and relevant. Today, we want to demystify some of these components and lay out in clear terms what your highest priorities should be for your business’ network security.