Add an asterisk wildcard to allow the Google search engine to fill in missing words if you don't know exactly what you are looking for, such as a title of a book or lyrics to a song (e.g., "grapes of *").
Google Search Tip #6: Use an asterisk (*)
Different types of hackers defined
Know thy enemy. When it comes to hackers, most business owners get hung up on the technical and mechanical details of a cyber attack forgetting another important aspect: motive. Why are they attacking people and organizations in the first place? And who are they targeting? By answering these questions you’ll have a better understanding of […]
8 hidden upgraded Firefox functions
Bouncing back from a short hiatus, Firefox returned with a bang by snatching the PCMag Editors’ Choice award for best browser. With a plethora of upgrades coupled with its nifty new layout, Firefox was poised for victory. While all browsers share some functional similarities — security and accessibility, for example — certain characteristics and functions […]
Diagnosing VoIP call-quality problems
To VoIP, or not to VoIP, that is the question that many small- and medium-sized businesses have been asking. And with good reason, since placing calls over the internet with a “Voice over IP” system is an increasingly viable option for SMBs given the robust features, ease of use, and cost savings.
IT Security Tip #19: If you’ve ever said this, you’re ASKING to be hacked!
Quick Tip: Get serious about IT security awareness and employee security training.
Why: This is what every hacker hopes you believe: “We’re small…nobody wants to hack us.” This is the #1 reason why people (companies) get hacked. They dismiss the importance of IT security because they’re only a “small business.
Google Search Tip #5: Use a tilde (~)
If you are doing a search and would like to include similar words or synonyms, include a tilde in front of the word (e.g., "~bandana" will also search for handkerchief, kerchief, etc.).
Do you speak “Data”?
Quick, what’s the most important thing about your business’s precious data? Besides knowing how to back it up properly and protect it from catastrophic loss, how about understanding all the lingo used to describe it? The term “big data” – in reference to large, complex data sets – is a well-known buzzword these days, but […]
Dating Your Tablet
While Cathy is happily married to her husband, Doug, for 23+ years, she is often dating different tablet devices in search of the perfect portable companion. We decided to play The Dating Game and have Cathy “date” some of the latest tablets because, as in life, you don’t really get to know someone until you spend some time with them.
Google Search Tip #4: Search from within
To search within a website (even if the site doesn't have a built-in search feature), include "site:sitename.com" (e.g., "site:itradix.com backup").
IT Radix Gets New Startup Up and Running with Office 365
Have you ever started up a business and felt overwhelmed by all the technology choices in front of you. So it was with one of our newest clients, a business consultant who assists with the mergers and acquisitions of business themselves. IT Radix was happy to assist.
