It feels like the whole world is talking about AI right now. Microsoft research shows many people are hoping it will take over their mundane work tasks. What do you think? #AI #BusinessProductivity #AskUsForHelp https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/work-life/workers-want-more-ai-to-get-rid-of-their-office-busywork-says-microsoft-survey/

A breech pregnancy refers to the upside-down positioning of the baby in the womb. More specifically, it means that the baby’s feet, butt, or both are pointed downward, towards the birth canal, instead of the head. Technically, a baby isn’t breech until you have reached your 36th week of pregnancy and the baby still hasn’t naturally moved into the correct position. If you’re near your 36th week of pregnancy and can still feel your baby’s kicking near your lower baby bump, then you should have your doctor double-check to see if your baby is breech. Your doctor will test to see if you are experiencing a breech pregnancy by conducting an ultrasound test. Risk Factors for a Breech Pregnancy Although only 4% of expectant pregnancies are breech pr…

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A worrying number of young people admit to committing cyber crimes, including digital piracy and harassment. Train your team to stop risky behavior taking root at work #CyberCriminals #YoungPeople #YourPeople https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/05/risky-online-behaviour-almost-normalised-among-young-people-says-study

A new type of ransomware is targeting the Microsoft ‘Everything’ search tool. You need to be extra cautious of this one, as the malware is concealed in a batch of legitimate files #Microsoft #Windows11 #ransomware https://www.techradar.com/news/this-devious-ransomware-hijacks-the-windows-everything-search-tool

It can sometimes feel like you spend half your life in Microsoft Outlook. These shortcuts will boost your productivity and hopefully get some of that time back #Microsoft #Outlook #ProductivityShortcuts https://www.slashgear.com/1175152/5-easy-microsoft-outlook-shortcuts-that-will-increase-productivity/

If you use Google Meet, you’ll soon be able to join Zoom calls without downloading the app. The companies have joined forces to make video conferencing even easier #GoogleMeet #Zoom #VideoCalling https://9to5google.com/2023/01/19/google-meet-zoom-interoperability/

If a cyber security incident strikes your organization, it's best to already have a plan in place. In our last video, Chris went over the importance of having an incident response policy to outline standard procedures and prepare your organization in case of such an event. In today's video, Chris Cummings—CEO of Petra Technologies—dives deeper into the step-by-step instructions for those incident response procedures. If you're ready to write up your incident response procedures, contact Petra Technologies today! We can help. This blog post was first published on PetraTechIT.com.

While you probably won’t get away with it at work, you may have renamed your home Wi-Fi network something funny. But is it as good as these?  #FunnyWiFiNames #FunnyFriday #NetworkIdentifier https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/50-funny-wi-fi-names-network-ssid/

This week in 1982, the first computer virus to spread ‘in the wild’ was released as a prank by a 15 year-old gamer. See me after school, kid. A few of us would like a word #FirstComputerVirus #ElkCloner #ThrowbackThursday https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/Elk-Cloner

Email is still one of our most valuable business tools. That’s exactly why it’s such a huge target for cyber criminals. Are you doing everything you should to stay secure? #EmailSecurity #BusinessEmail #AskUsForHelp https://www.zdnet.com/article/like-it-or-not-email-is-still-our-greatest-tool-and-the-source-of-some-of-our-biggest-threats/

Sibling rivalry is a common problem in many families. When a baby is born, they need attention and love. With more children in a home, they are all vying for love and attention. It is only natural that as they grow older, this rivalry might translate into arguments and conflict. If not properly managed, it can cause stress within the home. However, parents can do a few things to help reduce sibling rivalry. 1. Encourage Positive Attitudes Help your children to focus on the positive aspects of their relationship with their siblings. One important thing to remember is that siblings must learn how to resolve conflicts independently. Avoid intervening every time they argue, as this will only teach them that they need adults to mediate their dis…

Received an email from an e-signature company with a blank image file attached? It’s likely to be a new scam trying to send you to a malicious website. Be careful! #NewScam #CyberSecurity #PhishingScams https://www.techradar.com/news/this-odd-phishing-scam-targets-victims-with-a-blank-image

What are the 11 Pitfalls to Small Business Success? Starting a business right is challenging, and keeping a new business afloat is even more complicated. Twenty percent of companies fail within the first two years, while 45 percent don’t see their fifth year. So, why are all these businesses failing? What are the owners doing wrong, and how could they improve their strategies and operations to make their next ventures successful? There are no shortcuts to running a company, and there is no single correct approach. After all, each industry and market is different, meaning you must develop your strategy accordingly. However, there are some tried-and-true methods that many small business owners have used to position themselves for lo…

Businesses Benefit from Blogging Blogging has moved from the Geek world into mainstream Internet Marketing.  Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon – Traditional Businesses, Government Entities, Musicians, Moms, Non-Profits – you get the idea.  Why not integrate this huge marketing advantage into your business and marketing plan? Blogging – Creating your Plan Many just don’t know where to start.  The whole idea is overwhelming and way outside of their comfort zone and knowledge base.  The first step is to create a plan for your blogging efforts and map out your ideas for your blog.  Many companies skip this step and find that they get lost, the blog looses focus, and ultimately they go back to crea…

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Microsoft is about to stop selling Windows 10 licenses. If you already use it you won’t be affected, but it might be a good time to ask about upgrading to Windows 11  #Microsoft #Windows10 #Windows11 https://www.techradar.com/news/end-of-an-era-microsoft-will-soon-stop-selling-windows-10-licences

When you’re back in your business tomorrow, these are the big productivity areas to focus your team on #ProductivityAtWork #MeaningfulWork #EmployeeEngagement  https://www.entrepreneur.com/growth-strategies/how-your-business-can-promote-better-productivity-software/442457

How’s your home IT setup? Kitchen table? Or like a vision from a hi-tech future? Here’s some great kit to help you get more done when you’re working from home #WorkFromHome #HomeOfficeEssentials #TechTools  https://gforgadget.com/best/work-from-home-accessories

When you’re driving with your family, it’s good practice to have an emergency kit in your vehicle and go over the plan in case of an incident. If anything happens, the whole family knows what to do. Why not prepare the same way for your company? Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies, explains how having a thorough and repeatable incident response policy can help you put your best foot forward to deal with a cyber security crisis or breach. Does your organization need an Incident Response Policy? We can help! Contact Petra Technologies today. This blog post was first published on PetraTechIT.com.