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Google Search Tip #6: Use an asterisk (*)
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,

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

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”

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”). [code-snippet name=”hiding-blog-image”]

Computer Security: Family Feud
“Let’s play the feud!” We asked 100 IT professionals, “What are the top 10 most important things employees in an organization can do to enhance

IT Security Tip #18: If you installed it, you must update it!
Quick Tip: Just say YES, to key Patches and Updates. Why? There are thousands of hackers who get up every morning with ONE goal in

Google Search Tip #3: Utilize Google apps tab
Utilize Google apps by clicking on the tab at the top right of the screen to define the type of search you want to do:

Google Search Tip #2: Add a hyphen
Add a hyphen to exclude words. For example, if you are searching for the software “Windows” and want to exclude content about the windows on

IT Security Tip #17: Work computers and devices are only for ONE thing…
Quick Tip: Separate work and personal accounts/devices as much as possible Why? Never mix personal web surfing and social media with company devices. If you
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