Small businesses are a major target for cyber attacks, but many don’t know how to protect themselves. This quick guide will teach you the basics of cyber security so your...
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Why is your website page speed important in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
I'm going to open this blog post up with a term you may have heard of if you've focused on developing websites before, Core Web Vitals. If you've not done any kind of design or...
This Week In Nerd News (TWINN) – November 21, 2022
TWINN #99 Punycode is useful to criminals https://youtu.be/tuR5VLQpRzg Can you tell the difference between tоrоntо.com and toronto.com? Don’t worry, I cannot either. The...
This Week In Nerd News (TWINN) – November 14, 2022
TWINN #98 IPFS - the double-edged sword we don't need https://youtu.be/SS_GPaRwYx8 Let’s talk about IPFS. The interplanetary filesystem. Who knew that there’s a filing system...
This Week In Nerd News (TWINN) – November 7, 2022
TWINN #97 Exemplary Breach Disclosure by Dropbox https://youtu.be/IAdy1ayPQuE Every once in a while we are pleasantly surprised even in the world of cyber security. When we...
This Week In Nerd News – October 31, 2022 – 0patch fixes Microsoft
TWINN #96 0patch fixes Microsoft https://youtu.be/Ai02p-iFQxc The theme is continuing where Microsoft isn’t stepping up to the plate on their own product support. The sheer...
This Week In Nerd News – October 24, 2022 – Time to re-evaluate Microsoft
TWINN #95 Time to re-evaluate Microsoft Today is a day to seriously question any planned long-term usage of Windows and Microsoft 365 products. The dominance of Microsoft’s...
Can Managed Services reduce total IT cost?
The answer is yes, but it depends on the specific services being managed and the business's current IT infrastructure. For example, if a business outsources its server management...
How are managed IT services usually priced?
What does an MSP charge? Managed Service Provider (MSP) charges can vary depending on the service provided and the industry served. Common pricing methods can include the...
This Week In Nerd News – October 17, 2022
TWINN #94 Tech and Global Security Technology is pervasive in just about every aspect of our lives. In some way, it now impacts just about every human being alive...
Is your son a computer hacker?
Are you worried your son or daughter may be a computer hacker? It's not the end of the world! This article will discuss what you should look out for, what you should know, and...
Can a dusty computer slow it down?
I'm sure you've all been there before. You're slaving away at your computer, trying to get work done, when all of a sudden it starts to slow down. You try to open up a new tab...
What is the business case for outsourcing IT?
In these days of tight budgets and constant pressure to reduce expenses, the question "Is outsourcing IT worth it?" is common. The answer, like so many things in life, is it...
This Week In Nerd News October 10, 2022
TWINN #93 Watch those Drivers Happy Thanksgiving Canada! Even though is an official holiday for it, practicing gratitude daily has incredible benefits, including: Expressing...
This Week In Nerd News – October 3, 2022
All industries rely on the software supply chain these days. Many industries have tools in common, especially well-entrenched packages that are free and open source. So it’s not...