The importance of computer security is well-known today. In particular, it has become clear that data is a valuable asset and needs to kept safe. Using encryption keys is one way to this. So what is an encryption key and...
Read MoreYou know what a hacker is, right? It's a common tech term, and hackers have been given center-stage in movies like 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and the 'Die Hard' franchises. In fact, there's more to what a hacker...
Read MoreThere's one word in business technology that always makes people shiver: downtime. When your technology isn't working then your productivity and profits plummet, and the chances are that everyone is stressed out and frustrated. Just the word 'downtime' evokes an...
Read MoreWhen you open a file you may have noticed that sometimes they display in a different format and are marked as 'read-only'. What does that mean? This is the tech term that we'll explore in today's blog. Does 'Read-only' Mean...
Read MoreEveryone who uses a computer knows the word 'network'. You'll have heard of network security and network maintenance, and almost everyone knows about social networking. But what exactly is a network? (more…)
Read MoreIf your PC isn't running properly, diagnosing the problem is the first step, so it can be dealt with before it becomes a system-breaking issue. Safe Mode (or Safe Boot on a Mac) is a way to boot up your...
Read MoreThe Internet is a valuable tool that can be accessed through a wired connection and wirelessly via Wi-Fi, but the devices that offer these connections can be somewhat complicated and difficult to understand. If you don’t know what these devices...
Read MoreThere are plenty of technical terms and solutions that, while heard of frequently enough, it may not be completely clear what they mean or refer to. A proxy server is an excellent example of such a solution. This week, we’ll...
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