Should consumers have the Right to Repair their own devices?

January 9, 2023
Consumers commonly spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on electronics like computers and laptops, phones, tablets, TVs, and projectors. Even though these products belong to the consumer that bought them, if any of this technology breaks or needs to be repaired, most of the time the end-user is hindered by restricted access to tools, […]
Read MoreData Breach: Is your password on the dark web?

November 16, 2021
Investors in the online brokerage app Robinhood may want to take steps to protect their credit after a data breach resulted in various information of about 7 million customers being exposed. Of the 7 million exposed, 5 million email addresses were accessed and another 2 million had their full names revealed to the hackers. On […]
Read MoreThe Windows 11 update is available now, should you upgrade?

October 28, 2021
After Microsoft announced in 2015 that Windows 10 would be the operating system’s last version number, many thought there would never be a Windows 11. However, new competition from Chrome OS in combination with the pandemic has likely made the case for a significant operating system upgrade. After all, the featured updates for Windows 10 […]
Read MoreAndroid Users: Quickly UNINSTALL these 16 Apps Infected by JOKER MALWARE

September 30, 2020
Google has recently disabled several Android applications that are infected with “Joker malware.” However, only users have the ability to remove these apps from their smartphones altogether. “Joker malware” is nothing new to Android operating systems. As one of the most persistent pieces of malware, the Joker malware circumvented the Google Play app through a combination of […]
Read MoreOutlook Won’t Open After Most Recent Patch

July 15, 2020
• A recent update for Outlook’s “Patch Tuesday” is causing Office 365 and Outlook 2016 to crash upon startup. • Are you looking for a fix for an Outlook bug? Contact CSN for fast service! July 14, 2020, Microsoft has received a barrage of criticism from distraught customers around the globe who have Outlook and […]
Read MoreUsing VPNs to Maximize Work from Home Efficiency and Security

April 6, 2020
With many states issuing stay at home orders as a quarantine measure to combat the spread of COVID-19, the ability for employers to switch from relying on the typical in-office work structure to remote work from home teams is critical–especially in the states which have issued stay-at-home orders. Many businesses are also using webinar software […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the OSI Model

April 1, 2020
The OSI model is used to represent how data is transferred from one device to another. This model has been a standard in the IT business for quite some time and is widely accepted throughout the industry. Some hardware is often described using this model, for example, when a switch is described as a Level […]
Read MoreDesigning the Conference Room Your Business Deserves

January 13, 2020
When it comes to updating your business technology, most business owners focus first on desktop computers, laptops, networks, and other machines that their people use every day. However, with so many high-level decisions that seriously impact the future of business being made within the confines of the conference room, more and more business leaders are […]
Read MoreAre You Prepared for a Ransomware Attack?

November 4, 2019
What if you walked into your office tomorrow and you couldn’t access any of your data–and neither could anyone else on your network? For a growing number of businesses and local governments, that nightmare has become a reality this year thanks to a growing number of ransomware attacks. In fact, ransomware attacks on businesses are […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Lifespan of my Office PC?

March 15, 2019
This may seem like a simple question, but there are more factors at play in this one than many people realize. While most computer experts agree that an office computer should last between three to five years before being replaced, there are many factors that determine the lifespan of your computer. From the initial quality […]
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