Lance Whitney
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Recent articles by Lance:
Wireless network quality problems worse in urban and rural areas
Residents of urban and rural communities experienced the highest number of network quality issues, according to a new J.D. Power study. → Read More
Why many small and midsized businesses remain vulnerable to cyberattack
Budget limitations and a lack of knowledge or training are two major factors hurting many SMBs, according to a survey from Untangle. → Read More
How to protect your organization against targeted phishing attacks
Companies should realize that any user could be a target and use threat data to build a security awareness training program, says Proofpoint. → Read More
Microsoft Outlook: 6 great add-ins for business users
Learn how to enhance Microsoft Outlook with the right add-ins. → Read More
Windows 7 remains an albatross at many large organizations
Among 60,000 large companies analyzed by security ratings company BitSight, almost 90% still have Windows 7 PCs in their environment. → Read More
How to use a physical security key to sign into supported websites
A security key is a good option to use for two-factor authentication when logging into certain websites. → Read More
New phishing attack hijacks email conversations: How companies can protect employees
By inserting themselves into business emails among employees, cybercriminals can trick victims into wiring money or sharing payment information, says security firm Barracuda Networks. → Read More
Windows 10: Security researcher 'rickrolls' himself to exploit bug patched by Microsoft
Security researcher Saleem Rashid shows that a patch for a security bug in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016/2019 could be exploited in the real world to spoof security certificates on machines without the patch. → Read More
How to use Google Maps to chat with businesses
You can communicate with many businesses directly from their Google Maps listings. → Read More
How to better protect your organization's most valuable data
Many organizations underestimate the value of their data to skilled and organized cybercriminals, said security provider eSentire. → Read More
Why Google plans to cut off support for third-party cookies in Chrome
Google is aiming to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome in two years, but that will have to prove palatable to users, publishers, and advertisers. → Read More
Microsoft rolls out patch for serious Windows bug highlighted by NSA
Designed to exploit a vulnerability in Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 and 2019, the bug could allow an attacker to remotely access and control an infected computer. → Read More
Global PC shipments grew for the fourth quarter and entire year
Following downturns in years past, PC shipments rose in 2019 during the latest quarter and the full year, according to both Gartner and IDC. → Read More
What to do if you're still running Windows 7
Your best bet is to finish a migration to Windows 10 ASAP, but there are other options in the interim, says content delivery company Kollective. → Read More
How to use Microsoft Planner to manage your projects
Microsoft Planner can help you create and share business plans and projects. Here are the steps for using it. → Read More
How to use Open Shell as your Windows 10 Start menu
Not happy with the Windows 10 Start menu? Open Shell is a free Start menu alternative worth trying. → Read More
How cybercriminals are using Microsoft Sway to launch phishing attacks
Attackers are creating phishing sites from Sway, an effective approach as links for the domain are typically trusted, says security firm Avanan. → Read More
How your organization could benefit from using a top tech startup
Only 12 IT services companies have achieved $1 billion or more in annual revenue. And there are advantages to using such vendors, according to Synergy Research Group. → Read More
Major labor union aiming to help organize tech and gaming industry workers
The Communications Workers of America has launched an initiative to boost the efforts of employees in tech and gaming. → Read More
How to set up facial recognition to sign into Windows 10
You can sign into Windows 10 via your face, as long as your computer has a supported camera. → Read More