The Real Struggle of Virtual Meetings: Navigating Video Call Burnout
Feeling frazzled by endless video chats? It's a common challenge. Research highlights the downsides of excessive screen interaction. Don't worry, we've got the perfect fix for your team's digital fatigue.
Reviving the Classics: Microsoft Paint's AI Renaissance
Microsoft Paint has matured into an AI-powered powerhouse, marking its return with a splash. Dive into the full scoop with us.
Meet Copilot: Your Business's New AI Sidekick
Discover Copilot, Microsoft's innovative AI chatbot integrated with Windows 11 and the Edge browser. It's like having a personal assistant for your business – ready to find information, change settings, and more. Built to understand context for natural conversations, Copilot transforms how you interact with your device. Dive into the future of AI with us and explore how Copilot can revolutionize your productivity. It’s not just an assistant; it’s your business's new AI sidekick.
Stay on the Sidelines: Why You Should Hold Off on the Windows 11 Optional Update
Exciting news from Microsoft: an optional trial for new features ahead of the general release in Windows 11. Now, we're not talking about security patches; those roll out universally. This is your golden ticket to be at the forefront, experiencing new features and updates first.
Cloud Computing: A Greener Way to Do Business
Cloud computing can help your business go green. By switching to the cloud, you can reduce your energy consumption, carbon footprint, and IT costs. Cloud providers use highly efficient data centers that consume less energy than traditional on-premises IT infrastructure. In addition, many cloud providers use renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. Switching to the cloud can also help you to improve your security posture. Cloud providers offer a number of security features that can help to protect your data from unauthorized access.
If you're looking for a way to reduce your business's environmental impact and save money, switching to the cloud is a great option. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you make the switch.
Juice Jacking: How to Protect Your Devices from Public Charging Stations
Juice jacking is a real threat. Criminals can use public charging stations to steal data or infect your phone with malware. Here's how to protect yourself:
Always carry your own charger and cable.
If you must use a public charging station, look for one in a well-lit and public area.
Before you plug in your device, check the charging port for any signs of tampering.
Use a USB data blocker.
By following these tips, you can help protect yourself from juice jacking.
Your Phone: An Essential Component of Your Cyber Security Strategy
At Adkinsio, we understand the importance of keeping our phones secure. Our phones are more than just communication devices - they hold a wealth of personal and sensitive information, such as financial details, personal messages, banking apps, photos, and contact information. This is why it's crucial to ensure that our phones are as secure as any other device in our workplace.
Stay Alert: The Latest Clever Phishing Scam Targeting Businesses
As an IT support business, Adkinsio is always on the lookout for the latest threats to our clients' security. Recently, we've come across a particularly devious phishing scam that's targeting businesses. Cybercriminals are using a well-known brand name to trick people into opening an email that appears to be from a widely used e-signature platform. The attached image is loaded with empty svg files that are encoded in an HTML file attachment.
Stay Ahead of the Game: How IT Health Checks Can Benefit Your Business
As we start the new year, many of us make resolutions to take better care of ourselves and our health. We make doctor's appointments, start exercising more, and try to eat healthier. But have you ever thought about taking the same approach to your technology?
Are your younger employees feeling embarrassed about their tech skills?
Are your younger employees feeling embarrassed about their tech skills?
It's not uncommon for Gen Z and even some Millennial employees to have less technical know-how than employers might expect. This can lead to a feeling of "tech shame" among younger workers.
3 Quick Ways to Improve Your Cloud Security
When using cloud services, you may take advantage of their convenient, remote working options and awesome features. However, it is essential to ensure that your information is kept secure. Here are three steps you can take today to ensure the security of your data.
What to Look for When Choosing an IT Consultancy
Are you looking for an IT consultancy to help your business? With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. Before signing a contract, it is essential that you do your research.
5 Steps to secure backup
5 simple steps to securing your business data
It is vital that you take regular backups of your important data and that you test that the information can be restored. This will help reduce the impact of successful attacks including ransomware.