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How to Protect Your Computer Network – Lesson #1 – Understanding the Threat
July 14, 2017
The title gets your attention but it really is so important to know the answer. Cyberattacks are a reality these days to nations, businesses, non-profits, and individuals; we are all targets. The days of burying your head in the digital sand when it comes to securing your network are over. I hear again and again how some organizations justify their
How to Protect your Computer Network – Lesson #2 – Firewalls
July 14, 2017
You have heard the term. You may even know if you have one. But have you ever wondered what it is they really do? Hopefully I’ll be able to shed some light on these important devices. But first I have the clear something up. There are firewalls, and then there are firewalls. Yep, not all are the
Awning Removal
July 7, 2017
The fun times continue at Sundog! Our new headquarters, located in Downtown DeKalb are coming along great! We will be located at 230 E. Lincoln Hwy between The Lincoln Inn and Tapa La Luna, we are looking forward to being the new centerpiece between the two. With our renovation in full effect, we can breathe
2 Critical Reasons to Patch your Computer
July 6, 2017
You have probably seen the notification popup on your home or work computer prompting you to apply updates. Some of us choose to apply them and some of us are too busy to be bothered. Well, if you are wondering whether taking the time to install these patches is worth it or not, I’m here
Wikileaks details router vulnerabilities
July 3, 2017
When we write about how antivirus software isn’t enough to keep you safe from malware, it’s not just scare tactics. There are so many ways hackers can break into your system that antivirus solutions will never catch. For a real-world example, look no further than the router exploit kit recently leaked from the CIA. The
New Office Construction Begins!!!
July 3, 2017
Exciting times here in Sundogland! The city has issued our building permit to commence construction on our new office space. Woot! Woot! It really is a moment of celebration for us all. The revitalization of this historic downtown building is a public/private partnership that when completed, will be occupied by multiple professional service firms generating
6 more Office 365 productivity tricks
June 29, 2017
By now, you’re probably familiar with popular Office 365 productivity features like Skype for Business, and real-time collaboration in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You might even remember a few time-saving keyboard shortcuts that will make your Office 365 experience a lot smoother. But even after all that, there’s still much to learn about Office 365.
How to Create the Best Passwords
June 29, 2017
We have heard it repeatedly, we need to have a different password for every account…it needs to be complex…and we need to change it all the time…ugh! We ask ourselves, how can we be expected to remember so many complex passwords and have the discipline to keep them in a state of change? The real