6 Ways Your Phone Tracks You
Have you ever casually talked about a product or service while your phone was nearby and suddenly started seeing ads on your social media feed? Your phone is listening. If that concerns you, this should worry you: your devices are tracking you too! From the phone itself to the apps you download and access, there […]
iPhone Running Slow? Speed it up with One of These Tips
Let’s face it, iPhones are amazing devices. But even the sleekest, most powerful iPhone can succumb to the dreaded slowdown. Apps take forever to load and scrolling feels sluggish. Pretty soon, simple tasks become frustrating ordeals. If your iPhone has gone from speedy sidekick to sluggish snail, don’t despair! We are sharing some easy tips […]
Securing Your Business’s Mobile Data: A Guide for Chicago’s Small Businesses
The New Age of Mobile Security Welcome to the digital era, Chicago’s small business owners! As your local IT experts, we understand the vital role your mobile devices play in your business operations. But as these devices become more sophisticated, so do the risks associated with them. In this friendly, educational guide, we’ll explore the […]
Understanding Smishing: How Text Messages Can Be Used for Scams
The term “smishing” may sound somewhat amusing, but the reality is far from a laughing matter. Smishing is short for “SMS phishing,” and it’s a type of cyberattack that takes advantage of text messages to deceive and defraud individuals. In this article, we’ll delve into the world of smishing, exploring what it is, how it […]
Apple Products Released at Far Out Event
On September 7, 2022, Apple hosted its annual product release event at one pm Eastern Time (ET). Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, took the stage at the Far Out event held at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California, to unveil a slew of brand-new and significantly enhanced devices. The iPhone 14 and several new smartwatches and […]
Technology Advances With Speech-Recognition Via AI Technology
If you haven’t heard of the UK startup Speechmatics, it may come as a surprise to learn that the company may be on its way to becoming a globally recognized brand. The company’s ambitious goal is to leapfrog over the progress made by America’s tech giants in speech recognition by using AI and machine learning. […]
New Version Releases For iOS Devices
Apple has recently announced a new string of updates for their OS family including iOS, iPadOS 15.6, macOS 12.5, watchOS 8.7 and tvOS 15.6. Bear in mind that the next version of all of these will be out in just a few months, so these updates are a bit light on features as compared to […]
Android And iOS Network Protection Added With Microsoft Defender
Recently, Microsoft added a new feature for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) which has fans of the product cheering. Once the new “Mobile Network Protection” feature is enabled on the iOS and Android devices you want to monitor, the security platform will provide the same robust protections and notifications that your other network devices currently […]
Voicemail Phishing Attacks Called Vishing Are On The Rise
While “vishing” is by no means a new threat, it’s not something that has ever happened with sufficient frequency to get most people’s attention. So, if you haven’t heard the term before, you’re not alone. “Vishing” is short for voicemail phishing, and it is apparently on the rise based on data collected by the security […]
Simple Tips For Securing Smart Device Data
Data security isn’t something that’s at the forefront of most people’s minds, but it probably should be. These days, we use far more than just our trusty laptops and desktops to do real, meaningful work. Most people have a plethora of devices they tap into on a regular basis and take with them wherever they […]