Tech Talk: What are Firewalls?
Let's take a brief look at what a firewall is, what types there are, and the benefits and drawbacks of firewalls.
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Tech Talk: What is a VPN?
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a convenient and effective network security and privacy tool that has become particularly relevant for remote workers over the last year. So what is a VPN, how does it work and what are the advantages?
Tech Talk: What is Patching or Patch Management?
Let's take a brief look at the importance of software patch management in maintaining security.
Guarding Against the Rise in Router and VoIP Attacks
After a recent high profile media story highlighted how poor router security led to a police raid of the home of an innocent family, we take a look at how Wi-Fi piggybacking attacks against home and domestic targets, and VoIP hacking of businesses worldwide are growing threats.
How to Safely Move Your Tech Hardware
With many of us now owning tech items such as laptops, desktops, and printers, we look at the best ways to prepare tech hardware for a safe journey to a new home.
Tech Talk: What is Business Intelligence?
Let's look at what ‘business intelligence’ is, how it can be obtained, and why it’s important.
Tech Talk – What is an MSP?
What is a Managed Service Provider (MSP), what services do they provide, and what benefits do businesses get from using an MSP?
ISDN to be Switched Off
BT Openreach officially setting the timeframe for switching off PSTN/ISDN. ISDN an PSTN Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), which really came into being in the 1990s...
Tech Talk – What is an API?
Take a brief look at what APIs are, why they are important, and how they are they are used.