In this issue:

• IT Security Commandment #4: Thou Shalt Not Expose Thy Data
• Computer Power Tips
• Staff Pick: Snip & Sketch
• Misc. Productivity Tips

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.

A Little Organization and Cleanup on Your Computer Goes a Long Way
All computers need regular organizing and cleanup. This includes the removal of old files and clutter. We tend to save emails, documents, and photos on our hard drives and too often keep unnecessary duplicates.

January is National Clean Up Your Computer Month
The start of a new year is a traditional time for new resolutions.  You should consider resolving to Keep Your Computer Clean in 2022.  Here are a few things you can do regularly to accomplish that goal:
Check Your Backup
Before changing/deleting anything on your computer, be sure your key files are backed up and up to date.

Get an Information Technology professional talking about cybersecurity and the conversation might never end. You’ll be lucky to get a word in edgewise. That’s because there really is no end to the choices and options for organizations as they attempt to lower their security risks.

Evolution of Video Gaming Controllers

Reach back in your memory—prior to VR headsets, long before debates of PlayStation vs. XBox. The year was 1977, and looking back at the Atari 2600—arguably the forefather of modern video game systems—the only peripheral that connected you to the action on your television screen was a small black joystick embellished with a single red button.

In this issue:

• What Your Controller Should Know About IT Security
• It’s All Fun and Video Games
• Do You Have the Right Business Insurance to Protect Your Company?
• Video Gaming: The Joy of Controlling
• Our People Make the Difference

Hackers have targeted smart cameras for years. In fact, one popular smart camera system (the Amazon Ring) had a security flaw that allowed hackers to get into homeowners’ networks. While that issue has been patched, the risk of being hacked still exists.

Drone Technology is More Popular Than Ever

Much like music, it’s hard to keep up with technology’s new releases and latest versions of existing hits. While drones are not new on technology’s “Top Ten” list, they have increased in popularity and use across several industries during the pandemic.

In this issue:

• Deepfakes Let Criminals Communicate Anonymously
• Our Staff Rocks!
• The Power of Voice Technology
• Drones Save the Day
• Our Clients Come First