Malicious actors wait in the virtual shadows while you do internet searches, scroll through your social media feeds, or use company apps online. Just by browsing the web, your workers increase the risk of exposing sensitive and critical data, which is why everyone in your organization must learn how to avoid cyberthreats. Here are some […]

You’ve probably heard the term “malware” thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean? In this article, we will define malware and a few other commonly used terms in IT so you can better protect your business. Understanding these basic cybersecurity concepts doesn’t require deep IT expertise, so read on. Malware For a […]

As a managed IT services provider (MSP), we believe businesses should carry cyber-liability insurance. Insurance companies have offered cyber-liability policies for years but increased malicious activity (up 485% in 2021) has come with an increase in claims.

Using a business projector is one of the best ways to make your presentations more interesting and engaging. If you’re having a hard time finding one that fits your business’s needs, here are the factors you need to consider before making a purchase. Brightness If your projector doesn’t produce enough brightness, it will yield muddy […]

These days, people expect a site to load in less than three seconds. If it takes more than that, they’ll just leave. This will then negatively affect your website’s bounce rate, which measures how many visitors leave a page without performing any action such as purchasing a product. Improve your bounce rate by following these […]

Hackers are always looking for new ways to gain access to people’s personal information. This is why it’s crucial to take steps to safeguard your social media accounts. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best ways to protect your online privacy while using Facebook and Twitter. Lock your screen Always lock […]

Commuting to work and walking around the office to talk to coworkers helps burn calories throughout the day. But when you’re working from home, the amount of physical activity you do tends to be much less, which can negatively impact your physical and mental well-being. To stay fit, you can try these easy work from […]

Did you know that servers require a specific operating temperature range to operate? If they exceed this range, their reliability and performance can be greatly reduced. This is why it’s important to keep your servers cool, especially in the summer months when temperatures are high. How does high temperature affect servers? A server’s reliability decreases […]

Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browsers today for a number of reasons. For starters, it is stable and well designed, making navigating the web easy and simple. And secondly, Chrome is highly customizable — it offers a vast library of extensions that can enhance the way you use it. However, installing […]

Scott M. Warner - President, Connecting Point

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, over 60% of the US working population is now working in a hybrid or fully-remote capacity.  While the pandemic initiated workplace flexibility, it seems that the Work From Home (WFH) dynamic is here to stay…which has created some interesting IT security challenges.