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.

We love this example of how a tech expert with the right knowledge transformed a business. The business owner struggled with his writing – an IT pro found the solution #FeelGoodFriday #AI #HelpfulTech  https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tomwarren/ai-app-dyslexic-email-writer-help

Being selected as one of the ambassadors Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce means acting as an extension of it.It has been an incredible experience and it's been an important way to give back to the community.Yes, we help promote the chamber's mission and events, connect member businesses with potential customers and partners, and serve as a liaison between the chamber and the community.But it really is so much more.Being an ambassador for the chamber is a great way to give back to your community, network with other business leaders, and promote economic growth.It's a rewarding opportunity to use your skills and experience to make a positive impact in your area.This chamber has allowed not just our business to grow, but myself.They say you are th…

This week in 1984, Apple released the Macintosh personal computer. Whether you’re a PC or Mac fan, this machine changed the face of computing forever #Apple #Macintosh #ThrowbackThursdayhttps://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_334371#:~:text=The%20idea%20had%20originated%20at,original%20price%20was%20around%20%242%2C500.  

Have your Windows shortcuts been disappearing? This might have been caused by a bug in a recent Microsoft Defender update. We can help put it right – get in touch #Microsoft #WindowsShortcuts #AskUs  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-script-recreates-shortcuts-deleted-by-bad-defender-asr-rule/

On top of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic for the last couple of years, it’s been a tough winter season for families with three major viruses spreading across the country at the same time: RSV, COVID-19, and influenza. For families with young children, these highly contagious viruses (deemed the “Tripledemic”) can be especially concerning. So what should you know about each of these viruses? And how can you protect your family from them? Keep reading for information on each of these viruses, symptoms to watch out for, and tips for staying safe during this time. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) RSV is a common respiratory virus that primarily affects infants and young children. However, it can affect people of all ages. The virus is highly…

When did you last have an IT health check? Book a check-up and we’ll make sure your technology won’t hold you back this year. Get in touch today #ITHealthCheck #CyberSecurity #EfficientIT https://lp.keizercomputer.com/schedule 

Blogging: A Business Blog with Purpose How to Blog  Business owners hear that they need to Blog ~ but have no clue How to Blog! They think it is: Hard Technically Challenging Complicated Time Consuming “I am not a writer” is heard often ________________ Insert any other complaint Business Blogging: Blog with Purpose There are many reasons to Blog.  Each of these reasons has a purpose and goal behind them. Here are a few: Get your information out to the public ~ this is the main reason for people that are considered writers Show your Authority and your Business Expertise ~ Great reason for Business Owners Improve your website Search Engine Placement and Page Rank Attract the right kind of new clients Get traffic to y…

Research We want to sell more, and to do that we need to know what to say. That’s more than just telling people the “thing” that we want to sell them. It’s giving them a reason to believe you are a better choice than your competition.  It means giving people a reason why they should trust you with their cash.Thankfully, a little research can do a lot. In fact, with enough research, you can read your audience’s minds and tell them precisely what they want to hear (I only ask that you be honest with this superpower you’re about to learn). We’ll be doing two things: Digging up dirt on our competition Organizing all the positive reviews we have for ourselves. Review Mining We’ll use Dotty’s business as an example. If yo…

A third of businesses don’t give cyber security training to their remote workers. Yet 74% of them have access to critical data. Can you guess what we’re going to say?#CyberSecurityAwarenessTraining #RemoteWorkers #BigRiskhttps://www.techradar.com/news/many-firms-arent-giving-remote-workers-any-security-training

In tough times, we all need to work as productively as possible. That’s where we can help. Get in touch to keep your IT working hard for you #ProductivityTools #HowTo #ITSupport https://yourtechinfo.com/3Xl6ZVc

Working from home is here to stay in 2023, so here are some great home office essentials for your remote team #WorkFromHome #HomeOfficeEssentials #RemoteWork https://yourtechinfo.com/3ZmVDlA

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We’re a nation of dog lovers. So obviously you wish you could have a proper conversation with your dog. With this new device you can train your dog to message you. ‘Walkies!’ #FluentPet #NewTech #IsItNecessary https://yourtechinfo.com/3WXirqz

Today in 1999, the first Blackberry mobile device was launched. The 850 wasn’t a phone – more like a big pager and emailer – but it kickstarted something huge. Did you have one?  #Blackberry #HappyBirthday #ThrowbackThursday https://yourtechinfo.com/3isjKPc

The ransomware problem isn’t going away anytime soon. Let’s make sure your businesses is as safe as it can be. Get in touch #ransomware #CyberSecurity #AskUs https://yourtechinfo.com/3vPwbaH

Anger management is a commonly used term, but what does it really mean? Anger management is not about never feeling angry but instead learning how to deal with your anger healthily. There are many benefits to learning anger management skills. Some of these include the following. 1. Improved Relationships One obvious benefit of practicing anger management is improved relationships. When people can control their anger, they can communicate and handle conflicts productively. As a result, their relationships with friends, family, and colleagues may become stronger and more positive. However, it’s important to note that you should not use anger management to suppress or deny your emotions. Instead, the goal is to constructively understand and ex…

Who are your most tech-savvy employees? It might not be your Gen Z workers… they think the expectation to know it all is making them feel judged in the workplace #TechSavvy #GenZ #TechConfidence https://yourtechinfo.com/3X6riX2 

If you use LastPass password manager, we suggest switching to Keeper Security.  If you don't want to, change your master password and all of your passwords within https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/lastpass-password-manager-suffers-massive-data-breach/

If you have remote workers, do you monitor what they’re doing every day? Employee monitoring is on the rise… but is it really good for business?  #EmployeeMonitoring #RemoteWorkers #WFH https://yourtechinfo.com/3Gv04Cj

The FIFA World Cup final wasn’t only a celebration for Argentina. Google saw the most search traffic in 25 years, while Twitter hit 24,400 tweets per second during the match #Google #Twitter #2022FIFAWorldCupFinal  https://yourtechinfo.com/3jKy59T