# 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) ## [What’s a Compressed File, and How Do I Use Them?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-s-a-compressed-file-and-how-do-i-use-them) Wednesday, 13 November 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)  [ ![What’s a Compressed File, and How Do I Use Them?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-13-24/b2ap3_large_ZipFile_34774243_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-s-a-compressed-file-and-how-do-i-use-them "What’s a Compressed File, and How Do I Use Them?") A compressed file (also known as a zip file) is a handy way to accomplish various tasks, although many people may not know what they are or do. We want to fix that, so we’re going over what a compressed file is and how to make one. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Workplace Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [Tech Term](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tech-term) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-s-a-compressed-file-and-how-do-i-use-them#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/what-s-a-compressed-file-and-how-do-i-use-them) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Do You Understand the 3-2-1 Backup Rule?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/do-you-understand-the-3-2-1-backup-rule) Monday, 11 November 2024 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Do You Understand the 3-2-1 Backup Rule?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-11-24/b2ap3_large_Backup_924928666_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/do-you-understand-the-3-2-1-backup-rule "Do You Understand the 3-2-1 Backup Rule?") There’s no getting around the fact that data backup and disaster recovery are paramount to the survival of any business. Thankfully, the 3-2-1 rule makes implementing effective data recovery practices easy. Let’s look at this process and how you can do so. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Backup](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/backup) [Data Recovery](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-recovery) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/do-you-understand-the-3-2-1-backup-rule#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/do-you-understand-the-3-2-1-backup-rule) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Did You Trade Your Data for a DVD Rental?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/did-you-trade-your-data-for-a-dvd-rental) Friday, 08 November 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) [ ![Did You Trade Your Data for a DVD Rental?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-08-24/b2ap3_large_DataLeak_671241209_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/did-you-trade-your-data-for-a-dvd-rental "Did You Trade Your Data for a DVD Rental?") In June of this year, publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, best known for its book series of the same name, filed for Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy and had many of its assets liquidated. One of these assets was the movie rental service Redbox and its eponymous scarlet rental kiosks, rendering the service defunct. However, many kiosks remain standing outside businesses even now, which makes us wonder… what about all the data they collected while they were in use? Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Current Events](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/did-you-trade-your-data-for-a-dvd-rental#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/did-you-trade-your-data-for-a-dvd-rental) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [This NIST-Supported Cybersecurity Framework has Robust Benefits](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-nist-supported-cybersecurity-framework-has-robust-benefits) Wednesday, 06 November 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) [ ![This NIST-Supported Cybersecurity Framework has Robust Benefits](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-06-24/b2ap3_large_NISTFramework_878920810_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-nist-supported-cybersecurity-framework-has-robust-benefits "This NIST-Supported Cybersecurity Framework has Robust Benefits") A well-structured framework is essential for establishing effective, consistent policies and strategies. This applies to many areas—including network security. Today, we’re diving into the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework, which outlines steps to help safeguard your business. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-nist-supported-cybersecurity-framework-has-robust-benefits#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/this-nist-supported-cybersecurity-framework-has-robust-benefits) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Of Vice and Vulnerability, Episode 1: Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/of-vice-and-vulnerability-episode-1-ransomware) Monday, 04 November 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) [ ![Of Vice and Vulnerability, Episode 1: Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-04-24/b2ap3_large_HospRansomware_211156620_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/of-vice-and-vulnerability-episode-1-ransomware "Of Vice and Vulnerability, Episode 1: Ransomware") *Let’s have a little fun today. Today’s blog post is written in the format of a daytime soap opera. Please make sure you read all of the dialogue as if being whispered by extremely attractive television stars and starlets!* Life goes on in the small town of Oak Falls, deep woods surrounding the little hamlet nestled on the coast of Cape Seguridad. Let’s follow the lives of some of the residents, their lives *Of Vice… and Vulnerability.* Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Ransomware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ransomware) [Stories](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/stories) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/of-vice-and-vulnerability-episode-1-ransomware#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/of-vice-and-vulnerability-episode-1-ransomware) [ First Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog) [ Previous Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=270) [ 51 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=250) [ 52 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=255) [ 53 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=260) [ 54 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=265) [ 55 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=270) [ 56 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 57 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=280) [ 58 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=285) [ 59 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=290) [ 60 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=295) [ Next Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=280) [ Last Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog?start=745)