Last week we celebrated Safer Internet Day. For many people it was just a hashtag holiday. For us website professionals it was a reminder of just what our jobs entail: keeping websites up to date and keeping up with security standards to avoid being part of the latest breach. Let this sink in – 2 out […]
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on February 15, 2017in Securitytags: Election 2016 Hack, REST-API, website maintenance

Online Shopping Tips
on December 7, 2016in Web Developmenttags: email links, knock off products, Online Shopping, scam emails

It’s that time of year again. If you just don’t have time to go from store to store looking for that perfect gift, you may be heading online to shop. Online shopping can be a great experience, but it can also lead to all sorts of problems – not just for your computer, but also for […]
Read More →There’s an App for Labor Organization
on November 16, 2016in Marketingtags: Apps, labor union apps, small business apps, wage theft app, walmart app

Businesses large and small have been told they need an app to take their marketing to the next level. It makes sense that labor unions are investing in apps to help promote their events and also help with organizing. Yep There’s an App for That I have so many apps on my phone I have […]
Read More →Which Laptop Should I Buy in 2016?
on November 2, 2016in Techtags: 2016 laptop guide, laptop buying tips, linux laptop, macbook, macbook pro, microsoft pro, surface pro, windows laptop

It’s almost Christmas, so let’s talk tech toys. If you’ve been really good this year you may be asking for a new laptop. The first thing you’ll have to decide when contemplating your Christmas list is which operating system do you want or need? Windows? Mac? Chrome? Straight up Linux? Let’s look at the choices […]
Read More →Website Privacy: I Like Big Data I Cannot Lie
on October 19, 2016in Web Developmenttags: data security, online form handling, secure data system

By now, most people understand that websites collect data behind the scenes (often without notice). You may even opt to volunteer information by filling out and submitting an online form. But what rights do the website owners have to your data? Who can they share it with? What are your rights? These are all great questions that […]
Read More →Best Tech Gadgets 2016
on September 7, 2016in Techtags: internet of things, iPhone, iphone 7, LG V20, thermapeanut, tile, trackr

It’s September and my son has started talking about Halloween costumes and what he wants for Christmas. It’s time for us adults to start our Christmas lists too. There are a lot of new tech gadgets coming out! For the Appleholics, this Fall is big. There’s the new iPhone 7, Mac OS “Sierra” and possibly […]
Read More →Windows 10 Is Malware
on July 20, 2016in Techtags: Malware, prevent windows 10, Windows 10

Windows 10: Taking the Low Road to Market Domination Microsoft’s behavior throughout its rollout of Windows 10 has sparked deep concern among analysts and consumers alike – and rightly so. In recent months, the software giant has been brazenly employing the same deceptive tactics first perfected by malware developers. By their playbook, you will upgrade […]
Read More →Email is Not Secure
on July 6, 2016in Securitytags: clinton email, Dropbox, email secure, email security, lastpass, send secure emails

Email Is Not Secure Naturally. Lately we’ve been hearing about email servers and scandals involved with email in the news. Some people have commented: “So what? Email is secure.” But it’s not, there are steps you must take to make your email secure! We have had clients ask us to email them passwords or other important […]
Read More →Why It’s Important to Clean Up Your Website
on June 15, 2016in Web Developmenttags: clean up your website, plugins, SEO, website load time, website maintenance

Dust off your mouse and grab your website administrative login, it’s time to clean up your website. If you’re running late on your spring cleaning, it’s ok. You have a week before summer. Your website and online presence all need to be cleaned up regularly too, so why not now? There are many reasons you […]
Read More →LinkedIn and QuickTime Vulnerable
on June 1, 2016in Securitytags: keepass, lastpass, LinkedIn, Passwords, quicktime

Feeling vulnerable today? You will after reading this blog post recently shared during a radio interview on The Union Edge: Labor’s Talk Radio show. LinkedIn Breach Announced LinkedIn recently announced that they had been made aware of a data hack that happened back in 2012. Stolen information included email addresses, passwords, and member ID numbers. […]
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