Spade Technology: Blog
Spade Technology provides managed IT security services and solutions
for businesses throughout Boston & New England.
The End Of Windows 7
As of January 14th, 2020, Microsoft will be ending all support for their hugely popular Windows 7 operating system, which has technology professionals strongly recommending businesses upgrade to Windows 10 in response. This brief video on the subject discusses what…
Read MoreSecrets to Searching Tabs on Chrome (It’s Time to Get Organized!)
Save Time and Headaches by Searching Your Open Tabs Instantly It is easy to lose track of which open tab contains the information you need when you are researching. Use this Chrome tool to instantly find the right tab. …
Read MoreCapital One Data Breach Affects More Than 100 Million Customers
Capital One Data Breach Affects More Than 100 Million Customers and Small Businesses in The U.S. & 6 Million in Canada On July 29, 2019, Capital One reported that their customers’ confidential information was compromised. This includes the Social Security…
Read MoreHow To Download Audio From Facebook Messenger
How To Download Audio From Facebook Messenger Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular chat and messaging services in the world. Increasingly, Facebook Messenger is increasingly being used to communicate using text, audio, and video. However, a common question…
Read MoreOnline Free Excel Training: Tips & Techniques For Managing Workbooks
Organization Shouldn’t Be Complicated Out of all of Microsoft’s Office programs, Excel is one of the most universally used. What started out as a fairly basic spreadsheet program has evolved into a must-have business tool. However, the more you use…
Read MoreNew Phishing Attacks Make 2FA Useless
Attackers know that organizations are embracing two-factor authentication as a means of thwarting phishing attacks seeking to compromise credentials.
Read MoreManaged IT Services For Legal Practices In New England: Benefits & Features
Proactive Managed IT Services help your staff store and access information securely and perform their day-to-day responsibilities without worrying about whether technology will fail or fall into the hands of criminals.
Read MoreHow Can You Encrypt Files and Folders in Windows 10, 8 or 7?
How Can You Encrypt Files and Folders in Windows 10, 8 or 7? You can encrypt files and folders in Windows (vers. 7-10) using BitLocker. This Vista operating system extension has on-disk encryption as well as key management capability. It’s…
Read MoreBuilding a Rock Solid Cybersecurity Plan
Cybercriminals may be going into a stealth mode, but that doesn’t mean that cyberattacks are slowing down — quite the opposite, in fact. According to the 2018 SiteLock Website Security Report, attacks increased by 59% and accelerated going into December. Record numbers…
Read MoreLeveraging Technology To Maximize Billable Hours & Customer Satisfaction: Questions and Answers
By taking a proactive approach to managing your IT needs, we reduce the likelihood of costly downtime, drive productivity, and reduce the occurrence and financial impact of data security breaches.
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