The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown forced organizations to make dramatic changes over a quick period of time. One of the biggest changes has been the shift to a remote workforce. But because of the abruptness and speed of that transition, proper cybersecurity hasn't necessarily been followed, prompting cybercriminals to level...
What’s the Difference Between Outlook’s PST and OST Files?
Microsoft Outlook stores your emails, tasks, and appointments as either PST or OST files. These both do the same basic job. However, there are some differences that are important, depending on whether you want to backup, restore, or move your data. To explain the difference between PST and OST files,...
How to Tell if an Email Has Been Spoofed
There are numerous email scams that land in your inbox every day, from malware-ridden attachments supposedly from a friend to IRS impersonators to blackmailers threatening to expose you for watching porn. And what makes many of these scams harder to recognize is that they rely on a “spoofed” email address...
How to Remember Where You Parked Using the Google Assistant
There’s nothing quite like the frustration of forgetting where you parked. Fortunately, if you have an iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone with the Google Assistant installed, you can quickly find your vehicle! You can tell how common this problem is by the multitude of solutions available. The best is the...
How to Block Emails from Unwanted Senders
There are some people you never want to hear from. You can’t stop them from sending you emails, but you can set up Microsoft Outlook to automatically delete the emails as soon as they arrive. Here’s how. There are two primary methods for automatically deleting emails in Outlook: Rules and...