# Apex Technology Blog Apex Technology has been serving the Carolinas since 1998, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. [ Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Want to Impress the Boss? These 8 Keyboard Shortcuts Should Help](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/want-to-impress-the-boss-these-8-keyboard-shortcuts-should-help) Monday, 17 November 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week)  [ ![Want to Impress the Boss? These 8 Keyboard Shortcuts Should Help](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-17-24/b2ap3_large_Dress2Impress_715804917_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/want-to-impress-the-boss-these-8-keyboard-shortcuts-should-help "Want to Impress the Boss? These 8 Keyboard Shortcuts Should Help") There are a bunch of shortcuts that most (if not all, at this point) of us should already know… cut, copy, paste, new tab, things like that. These are the basics. However, if you really want to show off for the boss—blowing them away with your efficiency and professionalism—some more advanced options are also handy to know. Let’s go over some shortcuts to take advantage of: Tags: [Quick Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Efficiency](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [User Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/want-to-impress-the-boss-these-8-keyboard-shortcuts-should-help#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/want-to-impress-the-boss-these-8-keyboard-shortcuts-should-help) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [The NSA Recommends You Power Down Your Phone At Least Once Per Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-nsa-recommends-you-power-down-your-phone-at-least-once-per-week) Friday, 14 November 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![The NSA Recommends You Power Down Your Phone At Least Once Per Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-14-24/b2ap3_large_SmartPhoneSecurity_554756602_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-nsa-recommends-you-power-down-your-phone-at-least-once-per-week "The NSA Recommends You Power Down Your Phone At Least Once Per Week") Despite the immense productivity and convenience that come from using a smartphone, it’s important to remember that these devices are miniature computers in our pockets. As such, they are just as susceptible to threats as a computer or laptop. According to the National Security Agency, powering down your device is one of the most effective ways to protect your smartphone from various threats. Here’s why. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Smartphone](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/smartphone) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-nsa-recommends-you-power-down-your-phone-at-least-once-per-week#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-nsa-recommends-you-power-down-your-phone-at-least-once-per-week) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Get the Crown Jewels Stolen](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-get-the-crown-jewels-stolen) Wednesday, 12 November 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![How to Get the Crown Jewels Stolen](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-12-24/b2ap3_large_Stolen_245439929_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-get-the-crown-jewels-stolen "How to Get the Crown Jewels Stolen") It would seem that the people responsible for the recent heist at the Louvre, which netted over $101 million in jewelry, may have used a more complicated plan than strictly necessary. According to a French publication, the famous museum has a long history of cybersecurity mistakes and faux pas… many of which, given the museum’s fame, are truly shocking. Let’s go over what we know about the Louvre’s protections over the years, and what they suggest about the current state of things. We’ll probably learn a thing or two by doing so. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-get-the-crown-jewels-stolen#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-get-the-crown-jewels-stolen) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Are You Ignoring "Warm" Cyberthreats Until It's Too Late?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-ignoring-warm-cyberthreats-until-it-s-too-late) Monday, 10 November 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Are You Ignoring "Warm" Cyberthreats Until It's Too Late?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-10-24/b2ap3_large_WarmCyberthreats_302874823_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-ignoring-warm-cyberthreats-until-it-s-too-late "Are You Ignoring "Warm" Cyberthreats Until It's Too Late?") An old fable says that a frog placed in a pot of boiling water will jump out immediately, but if the water is warmed to boiling with the frog already in it, the frog won’t notice until it is already too late. Many businesses today act like that frog, overlooking minor tech issues that signal a growing problem until the damage is done. Let’s see if we can identify some of these issues to help keep you out of hot water. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-ignoring-warm-cyberthreats-until-it-s-too-late#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/are-you-ignoring-warm-cyberthreats-until-it-s-too-late) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Cyberattacks Are Real-Life Ghost Stories](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cyberattacks-are-real-life-ghost-stories) Friday, 07 November 2025 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Cyberattacks Are Real-Life Ghost Stories](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2025/11-07-24/b2ap3_large_ghost_16829254_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cyberattacks-are-real-life-ghost-stories "Cyberattacks Are Real-Life Ghost Stories") What was the scariest Halloween costume you saw last week? Chances are we know something scarier—the cyberthreats that want to take your business down. Let’s go over some of the most common threats to your business’ future and what your business can do about them. 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