Why you should spring clean your home network and audit your backups

Do you know how many devices are connected to your home network? You don’t? This is precisely why it’s time for a network audit. The rite of spring cleaning is clearly good for your home and your mind and well-being, but trust me, your home network and all the devices connected to it could use … More Why you should spring clean your home network and audit your backups

Microsoft Tightens OneNote Security by Auto-Blocking 120 Risky File Extensions

The hacker news reports* that Microsoft has announced plans to automatically block embedded files with “dangerous extensions” in OneNote following reports that the note-taking service is being increasingly abused for malware delivery. Up until now, users were shown a dialog warning them that opening such attachments could harm their computer and data, but it was … More Microsoft Tightens OneNote Security by Auto-Blocking 120 Risky File Extensions

World Backup Day: Avoiding a data disaster is a forever topic 

By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail. Make sure you’re able to bounce back if, or when, a data disaster strikes. “Backup refers to copying physical and virtual files, or databases, to a secondary location for preservation in case of equipment failure or catastrophe. Backing up data is pivotal to any successful disaster recovery … More World Backup Day: Avoiding a data disaster is a forever topic