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Keep Your Software Updated: The Key to Optimal Business Performance
Businesses are more dependent on software than ever before. This helps them stay competitive, meet customers’ needs, and continue to grow their bottom lines. However, most business software requires ongoing maintenance to keep working effectively — hence the need for software updates. Read on to learn why keeping your software updated is crucial. Improved Security […]
Watch Out for This Malware Campaign
Social engineering is one of the fastest-growing methods for hackers to gain access to networks for malicious purposes. Essentially, it means deceiving or manipulating someone into providing information that allows a bad actor to steal information or money or gain access to sensitive computer networks. Although phishing is one of the most common forms of […]
Manage Your Business on the Go with These Must-Have Tools
Business owners are often out and about, shuffling between client meetings, conferences, and business travels. But staying connected to your business while you’re away from the office is vital. That’s where digital tools come in handy. They make it possible to manage operations effectively from wherever you are. Here are some must-have apps and solutions […]
Leverage Social Media Insights to Fuel Your Business Growth
Social media is critical to marketing any business. From promoting your products and services and building awareness of what you have to offer to engaging with your customers and building a community of loyal followers, it’s hard to underestimate the importance that Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms have on your business growth and […]
Google’s Advanced Protection Program Now Offers Passkeys for High-Risk Users
Are you a business owner who uses the Google Advanced Protection Program (APP) for absolute online security? If so, recent updates mean Google’s Advanced Protection Program now offers passkeys for high-risk users like you, making it stronger. Below, we’ll explain the APP and how passkeys protect your online activities better than traditional passwords. What Is […]
Don’t Neglect Software Updates and Patches: Your Cybersecurity Depends on It
Many times, employers don’t update their systems since they feel the downtime for the devices would slow business, or they don’t see the point of it. In the latter case, users believe updates change the layout and functionality they’re already used to or add unnecessary features that don’t matter, like the incorporation of emojis. However, […]
Tech Literacy: The Essential Skill for Small Business Owners
Tech literacy isn’t what it used to be with the constant evolution of online programs, portable devices, and software tools. That means incorporating technology into your small business is no longer solely about typing up documents on Microsoft Word, keeping inventory with Excel spreadsheets, or sending emails. If this is still your style, we’ll explain […]
The Dark Web Can Be Tracked for Free With Google
If you own a physical business space, chances are that you offer private Wi-Fi and secure LTE connections for all your employees. However, since the 2020 lockdown, more employees are working remotely than ever, meaning they may be using unsecured public Wi-Fi that can leave your company data on the dark web. The dark web […]
CRM Systems: The Ultimate Tool for Exceptional Customer Service
With so many businesses providing similar services, you want to make sure your business stands out from the crowd. But how, exactly, do you do that? One way is to make sure your customers are always satisfied and never have to wait too long for a response from your company. The easiest way to do […]
The Benefits of Cloudflare’s New Tool
As AI tools become more sophisticated, protecting original content and intellectual property on your website is becoming increasingly difficult. AI bots are constantly scraping webs for data to train AI models, often using it without authorization or compensation. While many of the biggest names in AI, including Google, Apple, and OpenAI, provide website owners with […]
A Visionary Approach to Your Security
The purpose of an IT partner isn’t just to fix something when it is broken, it is to keep your people working and your data secure. Astral moves beyond traditional managed services by addressing all the key areas of cybersecurity in today’s complex landscape.
