“Apple keeps improving iPhone features, but you must update your device to take advantage of them.”
Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies
Hey iPhone users! If you have not already updated your software to iOS16, you may want to do so now. This update has many new features, and some are pretty cool! Get the skinny on all the new iOS16 features and what they can do for you in this piece by Nelson Aguilar for cnet.com.
“Don’t forget; tech cannot do it alone; you play a key role in protecting the things that matter when using the internet.”
Glenn Baruck, eDot
This month marks the twentieth observance of “Safer Internet Day” by millions worldwide. Acknowledging that technology can only take us so far, Safer Internet Day provides a global opportunity to pause and reaffirm our role in protecting our families, businesses and ourselves on the internet. In this piece for securityinfowatch.com, author Corey Nachreiner shares some excellent insights and suggestions.
“Windows 11 is impressive, but not all of its default settings enhance the experience.”
Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies
Undoubtedly, Windows 11 is an outstanding operating system that Microsoft keeps on improving. That said, not all of the default settings that come with Windows 11 and are preset on your computer are great. In fact, experts point out that some of these pre-determined settings are lackluster or can even degrade your experience with your PC accessories. Fortunately, Adam Benjamin from cnet.com has done us a favor in this piece, pointing out which ones you should probably change next time you boot up.
“Experts say protecting employees, operations, assets and customers is not getting any easier.”
Glenn Baruck, Chicago Voice & Data
Undoubtedly, our world has changed dramatically in the last several years, and unfortunately, many of these changes have destabilized the world we know. Events at home and abroad continue to affect the security of nation-states, businesses of all sizes and us as individuals.
In this article for securityinfowatch.com, author Dale Buckner goes inside some of the most concerning threats and discusses the preparedness of business leaders and their companies.
“Not only computers and smartphones, but CES 2023 was also filled with incredible new technology for your home!“
Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies
In addition to all the excitement in laptops, smartphones and tablets, the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show was brimming with some of the most fantastic home gadgets revealed in years. So, before we put the 2023 CES show to bed, let’s look at 10 of the most exciting smart home introductions selected by author Mark Haranas of cnet.com.
P.S. – when setting up any of your new smart home devices, remember to create a strong password for them; otherwise, they can be an easy gateway into your network, identity and more!
“Anytime you’re considering downloading that shiny new app, take a minute or two to look for some easily spotted warning signs.”
Glenn Baruck, The eDot Family of Companies
According to recent research, if you are like most of us, you rarely read the service terms or the privacy policies of apps you download on your smartphone. Well, that can be a terrible idea any time of the year and could result in you agreeing to something you don’t realize, including giving your firstborn children to an imaginary company (no, really). In this informative piece for cnet.com, author Shelby Brown provides some valuable suggestions on what to look for BEFORE downloading that app that looks really cool.