When to Replace Your Mac Simply put: Our clients love their Macs! Whether it be a desktop iMac in a favorite color, an ultra-portable MacBook Air, or a high-powered MacBook Pro, these computers have some of the longest lifespans out there. Most experts estimate a PC’s lifespan to be three to five years, although it can […]
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Data Exposed Due to Shoddy MFA Practices by UnitedHealth By Meredith Fahey of Digital Helpmates Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (also referred to as 2-Factor or 2-Step Authentication) is a security feature everyone using the internet or email is familiar with. With this method, users supply at least two pieces of evidence (such as their password and a
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When is it time to replace your iPhone? 📱💀 By Laura Moynihan of Digital Helpmates Generally speaking, the best time of year to buy a new iPhone is a few months after the newest model launches – which Apple has been consistently doing in mid-September for many years now. And the worst time? Right before or
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Super-Easy Siri Commands Using Siri, your iPhone’s voice assistant, has been around for a long time. Do you use her as often as you could? The answer for most of our clients is, “probably not.” Below are four simple yet useful commands you can try to begin to utilize Siri. How to: First, activate
Mortgage Scams By guest blogger Dawn Hunter Securing a mortgage is one of the largest financial decisions we will ever make. Whether buying or refinancing a mortgage, there is a lot that is misunderstood about loans. Unfortunately, their complexity creates an opportunity for criminals to exploit borrowers. Let’s delve into the most common types of
The Versatile iPhone Volume Button iPhone owners: There’s one often-overlooked hidden functionality of your device we thought you needed to know about. And it’s hidden in the volume buttons! Beyond adjusting sound levels, these buttons hold a myriad of functions waiting to be discovered. You can use the volume buttons to: Take
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In the past, we have gone over the basics about deepfake images. But what about when it comes to video or audio? For an example, you can click on the image above to see a deepfake video in YouTube which appears to show David Beckham speaking nine languages fluently. (This link and video are safe,
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How to work smarter and cheaper with these 5 tips Whether you are in Real Estate or High Tech, starting a business takes planning and hard work. These days, it also requires choosing the right tech tools and services — ones that are affordable and easy for the average computer user to learn. Ideally, they should
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I’ve Been Pwned, now what? The slang term “Pwned” has been around for a while on the internet. It has traditionally been a term used when playing video games, when you are badly beating your opponent. It has come to mean a different thing when it comes to data breaches, like the one that
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… Most of us are aware of the relentless pace with which technology marches forward, leaving a trail of outdated gadgets in its wake. Before sending your old phone, computer, or TV to the landfill, consider this: hidden within those devices lies a treasure trove of potential. Recycling: The Responsible Route Responsible recycling remains
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