Tag: security
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How to Move on from Windows 7
Despite the appearance of new and supposedly improved versions of its operating system, Microsoft’s Windows 7 is proving to be a tenacious and popular environment, both for individual and corporate users. 2019 estimates suggest a third of Windows consumers are still clinging to version 7. Nevertheless, the company has signaled its intentions to withhold […]
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How to Choose a Linux Distro for Your Server
By Des Nnochiri Whether it’s for network and system administration, database management, web services, or other business functions, chances are you’ll need robust servers as part of your IT infrastructure armory. Traditionally, a server running a Linux operating system has been the preferred option for enterprise use. But which Linux distribution (or distro) is […]
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Windows 10 Optimization Tips: Stability & Downsizing
By Des Nnochiri In the first installment of this two-part guide, we considered various ways of improving the performance of Windows 10. To conclude, we’ll be looking at methods for downsizing your Windows 10 installation to promote stability and increase your levels of security and privacy. Disabling Notifications The Windows 10 Action […]
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Is Blockchain a Permanent Fixture in the IT Industry?
By Des Nnochiri In essence, the nature of business comes down to different companies exchanging value with supplier, partners, and customers. By “value”, we mean goods, services, money, and data. This is the fundamental basis of any business and it has to do this effectively in order to make a profit and survive. […]
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Three Cybersecurity Trends for 2019
By Des Nnochiri From online banking, insuring cars, and shopping, we are almost totally reliant upon the internet to complete daily tasks and make our lives easier. However, as technological advancements give us greater convenience, increase productivity, and provide greater access to whole new swathes of entertainment, consumers and businesses alike leave themselves […]
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Windows 10 Optimization Tips: Improving Performance
By Des Nnochiri While Windows 10 has delivered some performance improvements over its predecessors, there are still areas where the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system (OS) can—and should—do better. In this first installment of a two-part guide, we’ll be offering some tips and tweaks aimed at boosting the performance of your […]
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Comparing Skype for Business and Zoom
By Des Nnochiri As globalization has created workspaces far wider than the average office, video conferencing software has become an everyday tool for many business owners, employers, and employees. Using software that facilitates live video conferences between two or more parties via video, audio, and text while also allowing sharing and collaborating on files […]
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When Should You Host Applications Onsite?
By Des Nnochiri When it comes to hosting applications, business and IT administrators often need to make tough decisions as to whether cloud hosting or retention of the software at their own data center is the preferred option. Public cloud hosting may have the edge in terms of scale and distribution, but there are […]
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Using OneDrive in Windows 10
By Des Nnochiri For Windows 10 users, Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud storage can add critical backup, sync, and file-sharing capabilities to personal desktops or business networks. In this guide, we offer some recommendations on getting the most out of the service. OneDrive Basics A built-in component of Windows 10, OneDrive can back up […]
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Toughening Security for Linux Servers
By Des Nnochiri As with any other operating system, security is a prime concern with Linux network hardware. In this article, we’ll be giving some recommendations on how to toughen the security posture of your Linux servers. Screenshots and example syntax relate to systems running Kali Linux, CentOS, RHEL, Ubuntu, and Debian-based Linux distributions. […]