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January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize blood donors’ lifesaving contributions and encourage more people to give blood. We are currently experiencing a national blood shortage crisis, so giving blood is more important now than ever before.
Why Is It Important to Donate Blood?
One pint of…
SD-WAN (or Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is a technology that uses Software-defined networking (SDN) concepts to provide software-based control over a wide area network connection (WAN).
For companies or organizations with multiple sites over great distances, the benefits of SD-WAN could be a game-changer for…
Women who are pregnant often experience pains, aches, and general feelings of discomfort. For those looking for relief, you may wonder whether pain medication is safe during pregnancy.
Some medications are generally safe to take during pregnancy, while others can pose a few risks.
Acetaminophen
The prefer…
You've probably seen the posts circulating on Facebook that say, "My account got hacked!" or "Don't accept this friend request from me, it's a fake account!"
In the first instance, enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) offers an additional layer of security and much better protection for your data and posts. 2F…
Strep throat and the flu can have similar symptoms, but they are very different illnesses. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes a sore throat, fever, and headache. The flu can cause similar symptoms, but it’s caused by a virus and can be more severe.
Strep Throat
Strep throat is a bacterial in…
At Petra Technologies, we provide our clients with comprehensive managed IT services that meet their companies' needs.
Of our service plans, Petra Care Premium goes the extra mile with a monthly subscription that covers ALL labor—including projects, workstation installs, migrations, and upgrades.
In this wee…
Babywearing is a form of infant care that involves carrying children in a carrier during normal daily activities. It allows you to bond with your child, enjoy your freedom, and get some exercise. Babywearing can be done on the front or back. Many types of carriers are available, from soft structured carriers to struct…
The size of your business can be a big factor when it comes to finding the right managed services provider; smaller organizations typically need a lighter touch, while larger businesses often require more robust tech solutions and around-the-clock support.
This week, Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies, offer…
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide. While back pain can have many different causes, there are some that are more common than others. Check out this list to learn about some of the most frequent causes of back pain.
1. Muscle or Ligament Strain
One of…
For businesses that don’t have a traditional server or have remote staff scattered in different locations, comprehensive IT services can be a little more tricky.
That’s why we created the Petra Care Connect plan in the first few months of the pandemic.
Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies, explains how …
Ultrasounds, also known as sonography, rely on high-frequency sound waves that are translated into images. Ultrasounds are extremely safe and have been most commonly associated with prenatal care to observe the fetus.
But, there are many other common types of ultrasounds used in the medical industry. Here at WFMC H…
When it comes to choosing a managed services provider, there are a lot of factors to consider. What size is your business? Do you have an in-house IT staff member or team? How much support or management do you need on a regular basis?
To help you make the best decision for your company, Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra…
Baby-led weaning is an approach to feeding that starts when babies are around six months old. Instead of being spoon-fed by adults, babies are allowed to explore food for themselves and feed themselves using their own hands. The baby-led weaning approach has several benefits. It helps babies develop their fine motor s…
This blog post discusses information regarding eating disorders and may be sensitive to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
Parents should learn to recognize the early signs of eating disorders in children and teens. Many teenagers can succumb to disordered eating, and when they do, their behavior or patter…
Have you ever noticed a coworker gradually losing motivation and engagement, eventually leading to them disconnecting from the company and doing the bare minimum? This phenomenon, known as "silent quitting" or "quiet quitting," can have a negative impact on team dynamics and productivity, while forcing other employees…
Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. If left unchecked, prediabetes can lead to type 2 diabetes, as well as other serious health problems such as heart disease and stroke.
Causes of Prediabetes
There are a number…
"Deepfakes" are synthetic, AI-generated images or videos that replace existing subjects with someone else's likeness—and look realistic enough to fool people into thinking they're real. Deepfakes-as-a-Service is an emerging category of services that allows any person to submit photos or videos to be deepfaked, witho…
A placenta is a special temporary organ that’s created to protect your baby. It develops right from the blastocyst immediately after conception. It not only protects your baby, but it provides nourishment and air through the umbilical cord. It’s comprised of a network of tiny blood vessels that give it a deep, cri…
The health care sector has proven to be a major target for hackers to deploy ransomware and steal data. One recent cyberattack took place earlier this month and caused hospital-wide outages at one of the largest hospital chains in the country.
Such outages can become life-threatening.
Chris Cummings, CEO of Pe…
If you have toddlers or young children, you know that they are full of energy. They are curious and want to explore everything they can. It can be difficult to keep up with them sometimes! However, it is important to encourage their natural curiosity and exploration. One of the best ways to do this is through outdoor …
The mid-year update of the SonicWall 2022 Cyber Threat Report is here, and it is packed with new and updated information about global cyber threats, rising cyberattacks, and never-before-seen malware variants.
Chris Cummings, CEO of Petra Technologies, breaks the report into bite-sized pieces and goes over ways to …