Businesses and consumers store data in many places. Because of e-mail and various other forms of cloud storage, it can be spread out. You should make sure data on those services is deleted when you cease to use them; losing track of data can cause security risks. The devices you have direct control over, however, should be looked after carefully …
Simplifying Computer Security
Consumers are deluged with an array of computer security terminology, coming from a variety of channels. Moreover, some of the questions facing modern computer users are which antivirus brands are the best, which programs or apps are secure, and which websites are safe. To complicate the matter, websites often post conflicting information on similar topics that can hinder resolutions. A …
Why Effective Document Management is Crucial for Small Businesses
Provided By: Bplans According to the Association for Information and Image Management International, document management is: “The use of a computer system and software to store, manage and track electronic documents and electronic images of paper-based information captured through the use of a document scanner.” In short, document management is a digital method of scanning, storing, and tracking all necessary …
Benefits Of Document Scanning For Businesses
Provided By: Business2Community Businesses should always be looking for opportunities to become more efficient and reduce costs. One simple way of doing this is to digitize your paper documents. Document Scanning is an efficient option for businesses for a wide variety of reasons. Here are just five examples. More Office Space Document scanning can transform your office, reducing the amount …
Shred what? The Importance of Shredding Personal Documents
Provided By: Central Bank Shred your personal paperwork to protect your identity. Even as paperless technology becomes more popular, there are still times and places that you’ll receive actual paper documents. That raises the big question: What should I do with this paperwork? All of our documents have their own lifespans for when you need to keep them handy. But …
Why Secure Deletion Software Isn’t a Comprehensive Media Destruction Solution
Every business needs a standardized process for media destruction. Many managers assume that secure erasure software offers a cost-effective means of protecting sensitive data — and for individual files, that’s mostly true. Software can overwrite data on a bit level, permanently preventing data recovery. But while secure file deletion software certainly plays an important role in data security, physical media …
Worst and Best Apps That Collect and Share Your Personal Data and Some That Don’t
Facebook in the dust. Of the browsing history and personal data Instagram collects on its users, the app shares 79% with external entities. That is concerning, especially given the fact that it is 22% more than the 57% shared by its affiliate company, and runner-up, Facebook. LinkedIn and Uber Eats tied for third at 50%. Trainline, YouTube, and YouTube Music …
Budgeting Tips You Can Use as a New Business Owner
Upon starting a business, one of the main areas that are critical to your initial growth is budgeting. Being able to manage expenses at your business can set you off on the right foot. How do you manage expenses and maintain a friendly budget when starting out? Here are applicable tips you can use to help budget as a new …
5 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
If you want to help prevent climate change and its effects on the planet, you’ll want to reduce your carbon footprint. However, it can be hard to know where to start or how to fit the challenge around your other commitments. But there are all sorts of simple ways you can help, even with a busy lifestyle, and every step …
How to Protect Your Data When Selling or Donating a Printer
You already know that you need to wipe the data from your old computers and laptops before selling or donating them. You probably also know that smartphones and tablets can harbor hidden personal data and put your identity at risk. But what about your printer? You might not think twice when donating an old printer, listing it on Craigslist, or …