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While the threat of ransomware pretty much encompasses all of cyberspace nowadays, not everyone realizes that some ransomware threat responses are readily available for anyone who might need them. Take a gander at these decryptor websites, for instance.

When it comes to cybersecurity, so much regard has been given to the software side of information technology. In a way, this makes sense. After all, it is software that runs the hardware, and without the former, the latter is likely to become an overly expensive paperweight.

Do your officemates groan whenever they have to sit through another PowerPoint presentation? Once it’s your turn, knock their socks off by using these easy-to-follow tips.
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The audience doesn’t want to see the speaker’s cluttered desktop or unread emails as the PowerPoint presentation is being set up.

Many people who have been working from home since the pandemic began last year have found such a work setup to be quite stressful. For many remote workers, doing job-related tasks and dealing with personal matters at home has proven burdensome.

In fact, according to software company Aternity, employee productivity decreased significantly despite employees spending more time in front of their computers.

Small- and medium-sized businesses can't afford a data breach. According to IBM’s 2020 Cost of a Data Breach Report, a single breach can cost organizations $3.86 million on average. Be proactive in making sure your data is safe in the cloud, so you don't have to spend a huge amount mitigating a breach.

The thought of your computer being infected with viruses and other malware is scary, and cybercriminals exploit that fear to their own advantage. One way they do this is by carrying out tech support scams.

What is a tech support scam?
A tech support scam is a type of fraud where scammers use scare tactics to trick unsuspecting users into paying for technical support services to fix nonexistent computer problems.

Organizations can't afford to be complacent with their cybersecurity. Beyond installing the latest cybersecurity tools, you need to conduct a security audit to ensure that you successfully implement a sound defensive strategy.
Auditing and the security strategy
Audits are necessary to ensure and maintain system quality and integrity.

Your growing printing expenditures may be the result of overdependence on paper files, the lack of an effective printing workflow, or obsolete printers. With some fresh ideas, clever problem-solving, and the following tips, you could significantly cut down your printing budget.

People have always been intrigued by what the future holds. But while seers use crystal balls and tarot cards to get a glimpse of what’s to come, business leaders shouldn’t have to base their business forecasts on pseudoscience. Instead, they should use a scientific tool that collects and analyzes data to do reliable predictive forecasting, such as Microsoft’s Power BI.

Power BI is a separate Microsoft product on its own, but if you have a Microsoft 365 Enterprise E5 subscription, then you can avail of Power BI for Microsoft 365. Both versions use a variety of statistical techniques, such as modeling and data mining, to analyze current and previous information to make accurate predictions.

The cloud is currently a key player in transforming organizations and digitizing IT infrastructures. In the coming years, cloud solutions will be more accessible, agile, and competitive, which will drive more and more businesses to adopt cloud computing.