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Encryption Has Been Around for as Long as the Pyramids

Encryption Has Been Around for as Long as the Pyramids

We often think of encryption in terms of the computing sense of the word. Data is scrambled to prevent it from being stolen and used for nefarious purposes. However, encryption has been around for quite some time, dating back to ancient times. At its heart, encryption (a type of cryptography) must be defined as the protection of secrets.

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Tip of the Week: 6 Guidelines to Make Sure Your Cloud Provider is a Good Fit

Tip of the Week: 6 Guidelines to Make Sure Your Cloud Provider is a Good Fit

With predictions putting cloud computing spending at $55 billion in 2026 with expectations of steady growth up to that point, the cloud is clearly a popular solution to implement. After all, why wouldn’t it be? Companies can host critical applications on it, store their data on it as a defense against on-site disasters, and mass-update applications and software.

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A Compelling Case Why Managed IT is Better Than Break-Fix IT

A Compelling Case Why Managed IT is Better Than Break-Fix IT

Be honest: how do you feel when a snag suddenly pops up in the IT systems your business has put in place? It’d be a surprise if you answered with anything more than an irritated groan at the thought of another issue. If having to manage your solutions feels (at least to you) more like a problem, you aren’t alone.

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The Irony of Losing Money From Handling Cash

The Irony of Losing Money From Handling Cash

What role does cash have in your business? Whether you sell widgets using cash registers or just keep some petty cash on hand for miscellaneous expenses, a recent study has shown that using cash actually costs businesses money, and that’s not all.

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Tip of the Week: How to Prevent Android From Suggesting Useless Autocorrect Words

Tip of the Week: How to Prevent Android From Suggesting Useless Autocorrect Words

Autocorrect--it’s probably safe to say that for every time it’s saved someone from a text message typo, it has also created an awkward situation by inserting a word it has “learned” from the user. This can be especially problematic if an uncouth or inappropriate word has been used often enough on a device that shares responsibilities as a personal device.

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