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How Do Websites Use My Data? (Best Practices for Data Sharing)
Websites store and use user data in many ways, usually to personalize content, show ads, and make the user experience better. This can include everything from basic data like the type of browser and IP address to more private data like names and credit card numbers....
Ultimate Guide to Safe Cloud Storage
Since we live in a digital world, cloud storage is an important tool for both personal and business use. So long as they have an internet connection, users can store and get to their info from anywhere at any time. But while cloud storage is convenient, there is a...
Complete Guide to Strong Passwords and Authentication
Cyber risks are smarter than ever in today's digital world. People and companies can lose money, have their data stolen, or have their identities stolen if they use weak passwords or old authentication methods. A strong password is the first thing that will protect...
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The True & Unexpected Costs of Being Hacked
There are the normal costs everyone associates with a breach, like getting your own server and computers fixed up, with maybe a little downtime. But really, most businesses view the possibility of...
Ring in the New Year with New IT
For many of us, 2021 can’t come soon enough, and we're hoping next year will be a better one. One way to get the best start in the new year? Take the time now to review business technology. There...
Season’s Greetings
This holiday season, we at Wise IT pause and take advantage of the season to express our gratitude and appreciation to you for your continued support. We look forward to working with you in the...
Is Misconfiguration Making Your SMB Vulnerable?
Cybersecurity attacks on big-name brands or governments are familiar headlines these days. Millions of access credentials are breached, and millions of dollars are lost to ransomware attack. You may...
That’s So 2010: Why Upgrade Your Office Software
Are you still using Office 2010? It may have served you well over the past decade, but this software reached its end of life in 2020. It’s time to upgrade. Here’s why and what to consider. Software...
Local Business v. Big Box Computer Repair
Your computer is down for the count. You’ve tried the perennial favorite – turning it off and back on again – but somehow, your tech magic has not worked this time! You need help, and you want it...
Disk Encryption Protects Your Personal Computers
Always wanted to feel like a secret agent? Well, here’s your chance! Did you know you can encrypt your hard drive to protect the data on your computer? This is a good way to secure your information,...
Why You Need Both Software and Hardware Firewalls
A firewall sounds like a pretty intense thing – unless you’re an action-movie stuntman. Yet when it comes to internet security, you may not have as much firewall protection as you need. Many...
Wi-Fi Trends
The demand for faster and more reliable wireless network connections has never been greater. With the advent of smart phones, tablets, printers and IoT devices more and more devices are entering the...
Efficient businesses run on efficient IT.
Not everything is black and white in business. Yet the importance of business efficiency is indisputable. Efficient businesses create products, offer services, and accomplish their goals with the...
Getting the Most out of Microsoft 365
Accountants, dog groomers, and physiotherapists didn't get into business to manage bookings. You want to be working on the thing you enjoy doing, not fussing with phone calls and emails, trying to...
Cloud Storage or Local Server – The Best of Both
Cloud computing is the biggest buzzword in business today, and for good reason too. The cloud provides many a new-found freedom to do and achieve more than ever before. Greater collaboration,...