# 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) ## [How to Kick Things Off With Bluesky](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-kick-things-off-with-bluesky) Friday, 06 December 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/how-to)  [ ![How to Kick Things Off With Bluesky](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-06-24/b2ap3_large_bluesky_169689652_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-kick-things-off-with-bluesky "How to Kick Things Off With Bluesky") Last week, we discussed why *X*—the social media network once known as *Twitter*—has been losing many users. Here, we wanted to direct those seeking a move to consider the up-and-coming platform known as *Bluesky* in case you were one of those jumping ship. Let’s talk about how *Bluesky* operates, including how to sign up. Tags: [Social Media](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [Quick Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Current Events](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-kick-things-off-with-bluesky#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-kick-things-off-with-bluesky) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [5 Computer Issues a Pro Knows Too Well](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-computer-issues-a-pro-knows-too-well) Wednesday, 04 December 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![5 Computer Issues a Pro Knows Too Well](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-04-24/b2ap3_large_ComputerIssues_819834303_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-computer-issues-a-pro-knows-too-well "5 Computer Issues a Pro Knows Too Well") Computer problems can be super frustrating, especially when they slow you down while working. Many times, it is something that can be fixed quickly, but then there are issues that an experienced IT professional has to address. Let’s take a look at some of the most common computer problems professionals run into. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Workplace Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-computer-issues-a-pro-knows-too-well#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-computer-issues-a-pro-knows-too-well) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Prioritize Individual Data Privacy in a World Where It’s Not Respected](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-prioritize-individual-data-privacy-in-a-world-where-it-s-not-respected) Monday, 02 December 2024 [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 Prioritize Individual Data Privacy in a World Where It’s Not Respected](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-02-24/b2ap3_large_PersonalData_433599120_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-prioritize-individual-data-privacy-in-a-world-where-it-s-not-respected "How to Prioritize Individual Data Privacy in a World Where It’s Not Respected") How seriously does your business take data privacy? Can you back up your answer with concrete examples of what you do to prioritize that notion? Today, we face a serious threat to both individual and consumer data privacy, so we want to take the time to cover how you can make data privacy a priority in your own life. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-prioritize-individual-data-privacy-in-a-world-where-it-s-not-respected#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-prioritize-individual-data-privacy-in-a-world-where-it-s-not-respected) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Finally Break Up with Your X (Account)](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-finally-break-up-with-your-x-account) Friday, 29 November 2024 [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) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Finally Break Up with Your X (Account)](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-29-24/b2ap3_large_X-phone_292791783_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-finally-break-up-with-your-x-account "Tip of the Week: How to Finally Break Up with Your X (Account)") X The Everything App®, formerly Twitter, has been experiencing a massive user loss for the past few weeks, with everyone from celebrities to average people evacuating from the platform. If you wish to join them for any reason, we’re sharing the process for fully extricating yourself and your data from this specific social media network. Tags: [Social Media](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Privacy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-finally-break-up-with-your-x-account#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-finally-break-up-with-your-x-account) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Explaining the Data Broker Loophole](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/explaining-the-data-broker-loophole) Wednesday, 27 November 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Miscellaneous](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/miscellaneous) [ ![Explaining the Data Broker Loophole](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-27-24/b2ap3_large_sell-data_540771461_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/explaining-the-data-broker-loophole "Explaining the Data Broker Loophole") In recent years, there has been much debate about how companies collect, sell, and use personal data. Many businesses make extra money by selling data they collect about people. This might seem like a side effect of all the data we create online, but it can lead to some tricky problems. Today, we'll look at something called the "data-broker loophole," how it works, and what we can do about it. 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