by Matt Logan | Aug 23, 2018 | Computer Security, Scam Alerts, Tech Notes
I was recently contacted (via an online platform) by a person I had known for close to 30 years. He was telling me about a HUD program where citizens could apply to receive cash (up to 150,000), and were not obligated to pay it back. I was puzzled as on the one hand...
by Matt Logan | Jul 26, 2018 | Computer Security, Scam Alerts, Tech Notes
By now most everyone has heard about one or more of the data breeches that have occurred at Adobe, Equifax, LinkedIn, Stratfor, and others. In many cases, after a company has it’s data compromised, the data often makes it onto the ‘dark’ web where it...
by Matt Logan | Jul 23, 2018 | Computer Security, Tech Notes
Deadly Dolls and Killer Cars: 5 Internet of Things Attacks by Calyptix. August 9th, 2017 It’s no secret: millions of IoT (Internet of Things) devices have terrible security. Yet people continue to buy them and they continue to surface in cyberattacks. But does...
by Matt Logan | Sep 6, 2012 | Opinion, Product Reviews, Tech Notes
What are “SSDs” or Solid State Hard Drives/Disks? And Should I Buy One? (Subtitled – Ding-Dong the Witch is Dead!) by Matt Logan September 2012 Are They Everything People Are Saying? Let me begin by answering with a resounding, “YES!” Solid State...
by Matt Logan | Jul 7, 2009 | FAQ, Tech Notes
How often should passwords be changed on a Microsoft business Network? by Matt Logan – Aug. 2009 Ultimately password change intervals come down to balancing administrative burden and risk. Changing passwords frequently is definitely wise from a security...
by James Kirk | Dec 8, 2006 | Product Reviews, Tech Notes
What is Microsoft SQL Server? by James Kirk What is SQL or Structured Query Language? As modern computing developed, the need for programming languages that allowed client applications to pass queries to a database system became evident. Although the SQL...
