The 10 Commandments of IT Security
IT Security Commandment #6: Thou Shalt Keep All Thy Policies Up to Date
There is an old proverb attributed to some writings by Sir Edwin Sandys, one of the English colonists responsible for settling Jamestown, Virginia—“Honesty is the best policy.
Power Saving Settings Can Significantly Reduce Energy Consumption and Save Electricity
Did you know an idle PC uses 90 watts per hour? Compare that to a PC on standby mode, which consumes only 5 watts per hour. Configuring power-save settings properly on a computer can significantly reduce energy consumption and save electricity.
In 2020, Doug and I had planned to visit Peru and a small part of the Amazon rainforest. Sadly, our trip to Peru has been postponed indefinitely. June 22 is National Rainforest Day—so, in lieu of actually going to Peru, I plan to take advantage of the many wonderful resources online to explore the Amazon rainforests virtually.
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Are you facing issues with Microsoft Teams screen sharing?
If yes, then you're not alone. Many people have experienced problems with screen sharing during online meetings.
Here are some simple solutions for fixing screen sharing issues on Microsoft Teams:
Restart Microsoft Teams: Close the Teams application and then start it back up.
Be More Productive in Edge by Using Vertical Tabs
One of Microsoft Edge’s unique features is Vertical Tabs, which replaces the row of tabs along the top of the screen for a set of icons that run down the left side instead.
Vertical Tabs are convenient for keeping track of many tabs while minimizing clutter.
Doug comes to IT Radix with a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Quinnipiac University and brings a plethora of experience to his role at IT Radix as part of our sales team. His background in sales, client services and new business acquisitions is a strong foundation that helps Doug educate potential clients on network/computer support and optimization, as well as determining the appropriate security solutions to best protect their business.
Sustainable Printing: Saves Paper, Money AND Our Planet
Sustainability... This is a relatively new theme that is rife these days—in the media, in governmental affairs, and in business of all types and sizes. At its core, sustainability is all about finding ways to meet the needs of the present day without compromising the needs of the future.
The 10 Commandments of IT Security
IT Security Commandment #5: Thou Shalt Manage Access Securely
It is late in the evening, and you are snoozing on the couch. Your phone rings unexpectedly and wakes you. You pick it up, “Hello?” and an unrecognizable voice says, “Help me! I am at your front door, can you let me in your door right now?” What would be your response? Most likely it would be, “Who is this!?” And, hopefully the person identifies themselves as someone you know as you run toward the door to look through the peephole.
I recently stumbled on the 1990’s song, Anybody Listening? by Queensrÿche. This song struck me because it challenges you to think for yourself and analyze what you’re hearing behind the words—difficult stuff these days with the amount of information available.
