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May 26, 2025

Run a Business? Sign Up with Apple Business Connect

May 26, 2025/ Tom Puls
Run a Business? Sign Up with Apple Business Connect

Discover how Apple Business Connect helps businesses stand out in apps like Maps, Spotlight, Calendar, and Wallet. From custom Place Cards to branded email, Apple Business Connect can enhance your brand and help you reach your audience more effectively.

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May 26, 2025/ Tom Puls/
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Misc
February 24, 2025

When Purchasing a Fireproof Safe, Pay Attention to the Details

February 24, 2025/ Tom Puls
When Purchasing a Fireproof Safe, Pay Attention to the Details

If the wildfires in Los Angeles have you considering a fireproof safe to safeguard backups and important documents, make sure to research temperature ratings over time and be mindful of water and impact resistance.

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February 24, 2025/ Tom Puls/
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Misc
September 25, 2024

No More Ransom Website Offers Ransomware Decryption Tools

September 25, 2024/ Tom Puls
No More Ransom Website Offers Ransomware Decryption Tools

Ransomware primarily affects Windows and Linux computers, but if you, or anyone you know, falls prey to it, visit the No More Ransom website for advice and decryption tools.

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September 25, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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Security, Misc
July 15, 2024

Two Techniques for Improving Google Chrome Security

July 15, 2024/ Tom Puls
Two Techniques for Improving Google Chrome Security

If you use Google Chrome or another Chromium browser instead of Safari, you can stay secure by following two simple rules regarding updates and extensions.

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July 15, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Misc, macOS
July 02, 2024

Prep Your Tech for Travel

July 02, 2024/ Tom Puls
Prep Your Tech for Travel

Planning a vacation this summer? A little tech prep can help ensure that your devices don’t let you down while you’re away. We have advice for what to bring, essential apps, and more.

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July 02, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Misc, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
June 24, 2024

Tame the Tangle! Quick Cable Management Tips

June 24, 2024/ Tom Puls
Tame the Tangle! Quick Cable Management Tips

Do you have a rat’s nest of random cables behind your Mac? Follow our quick tips to bring order to the mess, reduce the chance of accidents, and avoid degraded data signals.

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June 24, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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Misc
April 22, 2024

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: What They Are and Why You Need Them

April 22, 2024/ Tom Puls
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: What They Are and Why You Need Them

To ensure phishers don’t forge email from your domain to use in their attacks on your organization and others, you must implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. We explain the basics, and we’re happy to help with the setup.

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April 22, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Misc, email, dns
April 02, 2024

Changing Passwords Periodically Doesn’t Increase Security

April 02, 2024/ Tom Puls
Changing Passwords Periodically Doesn’t Increase Security

Security experts no longer recommend password expiration policies that require users to change their passwords periodically. Here’s why.

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April 02, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Misc, passwords
March 11, 2024

Loose Lips Sink Chips: Beware What You Say to AI Chatbots

March 11, 2024/ Tom Puls
Loose Lips Sink Chips: Beware What You Say to AI Chatbots

Privacy concerns are starting to crop up around conversations held with AI chatbots. For safety’s sake, never share anything with a chatbot that you wouldn’t tell a stranger.

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March 11, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Misc, ai
March 04, 2024

Help! My Account Has Been Hacked—What Should I Do?

March 04, 2024/ Tom Puls
Help! My Account Has Been Hacked—What Should I Do?

If you notice strange behavior in your online accounts, you might have been hacked. It’s imperative that you act immediately to verify the breach, change passwords, lock accounts, and alert support personnel. We provide steps here.

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March 04, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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Misc
February 21, 2024

After “Mother of All Breaches,” Update Passwords on Compromised Sites

February 21, 2024/ Tom Puls
After “Mother of All Breaches,” Update Passwords on Compromised Sites

Worried about the “Mother of All Breaches” that has been making the rounds in security news? We share a leak checker that can tell you if your email address was involved and recommend that you update any compromised passwords.

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February 21, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Tips
Misc
May 13, 2020

Ever Wondered Which Words to Capitalize in a Title? Use Capitalize My Title!

May 13, 2020/ Tom Puls
Ever Wondered Which Words to Capitalize in a Title? Use Capitalize My Title!

When you’re writing a blog post or email newsletter, you’ll eventually hit the question of how to capitalize words in a title…

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May 13, 2020/ Tom Puls/
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