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Ugly websites cost your business big time

We are taught never to judge a book by its cover. But in this superficial age, looks are everything, especially for websites. Your website is a customer’s first impression of your business, and if your site has poor graphics, illegible content, and other website no-no’s, that could end all chances of establishing a relationship and driving revenue.

Why you need to back up your mobile devices

It makes a lot of sense for electronics firms to pack a variety of functions into mobile devices and expand their usefulness. Instead of confining their use to communications, companies such as Apple, Samsung, and others have turned mobile phones into mini-computers that can serve as a substitute for your laptop, or as a storage device.

Is the government really spying on you?

Staving off malicious cyber attackers is already a herculean task, so the last thing you need is to feel exposed from a totally new angle. That’s how many felt after Wikileaks’ accusations that the US government was spying on its citizens. However, the truth is a lot different from what the headlines would have you believe.

Cassette audio tapes (remember those?) are making a comeback

Compact disk sales are declining, yet vinyl records have enjoyed a resurgence over the past several years. And last year, cassette sales rose to 129,000 units, an increase of 74% over 2015. So what’s up with cassettes – why so popular all of a sudden? Actually, the numbers are still miniscule compared to the 105 million CDs sold in 2016.  Yet the bump in cassette sales reflects a growing appetite for tangible items that fans can cherish.

“DIY” data security kits can offer basic protection

Are you a do-it-yourselfer willing to take defending your company’s data into your own hands?  If so, you can find a variety of low to no -cost products that provide basic safeguards.  Koozali SME Server, for instance, bundles security and other server apps for small businesses.

Anti-malware programs can’t even touch this new kind of attack…

“Fileless” attacks became all the rage among hackers in 2016.  According to a report by cybersecurity firm Carbon Black, fourth quarter 2016 saw a 33% rise in these “non-malware” attacks compared to the first quarter.  Experts expect the trend to continue through 2017. Cyber bad-guys carry out these attacks in any number of ways.