Reducing the Global Chip Shortage’s Impact on Your Business

There’s a global chip shortage which has been going on for two years and is still causing huge problems.

Not only is it driving up the cost of a lot of the modern tech that we’re so dependent on, but it’s also taking a lot longer to get hold of some of the essential devices we need. When it comes to business, that can be really disruptive.

We’ve created this short video to help you reduce the impact the chip shortage will have on your business. Watch it here:

If you’d like help preparing your business, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Have You Taken This into Account When Planning Your IT Spending?

Do you have staff that work remotely sometimes?

A new survey has found that half of all businesses are at increased risk of cyber-attack because of their remote employees, and the scariest part… they haven’t taken this into account when planning their IT spending.

We’ve created a new video all about it. Watch it here:

Would you like our team to review your security set up? Book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

How to Discourage Your Team from Using “Security Risk” Apps

Most staff care about your business’s cyber security, but not all employees think the same.

 In fact, half are using software that’s been banned by their IT department according to a new survey. These high-risk apps can pose a big threat to your business’s security.

 We’ve created a new video on how to discourage your team from using “security risk” apps. Watch it here:

If you’d like help improving your business’s cyber security, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Privacy Auditing: Take Control of Your Privacy

Did you know that some of the applications on your laptop might be accessing your webcam or microphone without your knowledge? They could even be gathering data from your messages or tracking your location.

Yes, that would worry me too. Privacy is important.

Fortunately, Microsoft’s testing a new feature in Windows 11 to give you back control over your privacy. Check out our newest video for all the information:

If you’re interested in finding out more about improving privacy in your business, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Introducing the Passkey… (Bye Bye Passwords)

Could it be true? Could the password be near the end of its life?

It’s possible, yes. Microsoft, Apple and Google have teamed up to kill it for good.

Check out our newest video for what they want to replace passwords with:

In the meantime, if you’re interested in help making passwords easier within your business, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

How Much Valuable Time is Your Business Losing to Spam?

Spam emails are a pain. They are endless and a real distraction.

But it’s more than that. They are taking up hours of our time and when you run a business, you know that time is money.

Time wasted on filtering out spam emails means less time spent on the things that really matter.

Our newest video explains just how many hours are being wasted and how your business can reduce that time. Watch it here:

If you’d like help reviewing your email setup, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Google Chrome to Block Disruptive Notifications

How many notifications do you reckon you get every day? I bet its hundreds – messages, emails, alerts, and pop-ups on websites.

If you get too many pop-ups, it has a name – ‘notification spam’. I have good news… Google is going to do something about it!

We’ve created a new video all about it. Watch it here:

If you’re interested in finding out more about blocking spam, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Ransomware: Preparing is Protecting

You know what a ransomware attack is, right? Cyber criminals access your data and encrypt it so you can’t access it. Then they demand a ransom fee to get it back.

A shocking 97% of business leaders who’ve already been hit by ransomware say they would pay up if it happened again, despite experts strongly advising against it.

Why? They understand what a nightmare it is.

The only way to protect is to prepare. Our newest video tells you how. Watch it here:

Want help preparing your business? Book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Video Calls

Hybrid working is here to stay, and so are video calls.

Do you want to give your home or office video call setup an upgrade? Maybe make yourself look and sound better? Our newest video gives you three easy ways to improve your video call set up. Watch it here:

Want our help? Book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

 

 

How to Safely Use Password Managers

How many different applications do you have to log into each workday? 5? 10? Maybe more?

So how do you ensure the passwords you’re using for each account are long, strong, and most importantly… unique? The answer is a password manager. But be careful, as not all password managers are equally safe to use.

Microsoft Edge is soon launching a new password management feature BUT… our advice is not to use it. Our latest video explains why. Watch it here:

If you’d like help choosing the right password manager for your business, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.