Overcoming the Challenges of Working from Home or Telecommuting
On the surface, working from home can be an enormous advantage in terms of both comfort and cost. However, there are challenges. Working from home is not an isolated practice. According to a Gallup Poll recently cited by CNBC, 43 percent of American workers work from home at least occasionally. U.S. Census data indicates that…
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6 Must-Have Tech Gadgets for Remote Worker Success
As more and more companies are adopting Telecommuting, Distributed Workforces or are just offering the option to work from home, employees are finding themselves ill-equipped when it comes to having the right devices and technology at home. In this post, I’ll share my recommended list of devices you should have in place. The Cheat List:…
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A CEO’s guide to keeping remote workers safe when it comes to cybersecurity
Let’s face it, the dynamics of business are changing and natural disasters are not making it any easier. As a result, many businesses are faced with the need to implement remote work, work from home, telecommuting and distributed workforces but what are they doing to keep their company secure from modern cybersecurity threats? With that…
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Business Continuity Planning for COVID19
As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) diagnoses continue to increase around the world, I wanted to share with you not only what Applied Innovations is doing but some resources we’re preparing for your business to use as well. Applied Innovations is committed to providing a safe environment for our employees and ensuring business continuity, in service to…
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What can IT do about the CoronaVirus?
I want to preface this post by saying that the CoronaVirus is a horrible disease that’s having a devastating impact on not only individuals and families but entire communities, regions, and industries. Our hearts and prayers are with everyone impacted and we hope this problem is resolved quickly. With that said, CEO’s and Business Owners…
Read MoreTop 10 things you need to know about Windows 7 Extended Security Support
As the Windows 7 end of support looms near these are the most common questions and answers we have.
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What Does End of Life Mean for Windows 7?
Time is up for Windows 7. Users have to move on, one way or another. As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft won’t offer any more support for the operating system. There will be no updates and no security patches. Continuing to use it on the Internet will be like walking through a malaria-infested swamp with…
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Trick or treat: I know your password!
A few months ago, some rather creative hackers came up with a pretty ingenious con. They realized they could create an email like the one below pretending to have hacked your computer and installed malware that has allowed them to watch you surf the internet and even video what you were doing while surfing the…
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Data Privacy in 2019, did we learn anything from Cambridge Analytica?
It seems so long ago. When Cambridge Analytica first entered the realm of public consciousness, last year, it was as a shady marketing company that may or may not helped to elect the next President of the United States through illegal means. At the time, it seemed like a breakthrough moment in data privacy. A…
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Is Coffee Shop or Hotel Wi-Fi Safe? 8 Tips to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi
Public WIFI networks are extremely convenient and found almost everywhere. Whether you are stepping out of the house or office to a coffee shop, mall, airport, or retail store, you are assured of free WIFI. The availability of public WIFI networks has led to an increase in the time people spend online. A quick question;…
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