# 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) ## [Protecting Your Identity and Privacy on Social Media in 2024](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/protecting-your-identity-and-privacy-on-social-media-in-2024) Monday, 08 July 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)  [ ![Protecting Your Identity and Privacy on Social Media in 2024](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-05-24/b2ap3_large_PrivacySM_434114042-400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/protecting-your-identity-and-privacy-on-social-media-in-2024 "Protecting Your Identity and Privacy on Social Media in 2024") Social media is constantly evolving, and if the big social networks had it their way, it would be the only place people go when they log onto the Internet. Whether you have strong feelings for or against social media, or perhaps you are indifferent, it’s important to understand how to protect yourself when using social media. Tags: [Social Media](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Facebook](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/facebook) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/protecting-your-identity-and-privacy-on-social-media-in-2024#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/protecting-your-identity-and-privacy-on-social-media-in-2024) [ ![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: Zip and Unzip Compressed Files](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-zip-and-unzip-compressed-files) Wednesday, 03 July 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: Zip and Unzip Compressed Files](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-03-24/b2ap3_large_CompressedFiles_241470866_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-zip-and-unzip-compressed-files "Tip of the Week: Zip and Unzip Compressed Files") Have you ever seen the file types that look like normal folders, but they have a zipper on the icon? These are ZIP files, and they are helpful for a variety of reasons. We’re sure you have encountered zipped files throughout your time using technology, and today, we want to demystify them a little bit and show you how to use them effectively. Tags: [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Quick Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [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-zip-and-unzip-compressed-files#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-zip-and-unzip-compressed-files) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Using AI to Dress Yourself Up for a Professional Selfie](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/using-ai-to-dress-yourself-up-for-a-professional-selfie) Monday, 01 July 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) [ ![Using AI to Dress Yourself Up for a Professional Selfie](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2024/07-01-24/b2ap3_large_PhotoshopAI_555732675_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/using-ai-to-dress-yourself-up-for-a-professional-selfie "Using AI to Dress Yourself Up for a Professional Selfie") While AI is far from perfect, I always love discovering ways that it can help do something mundane and speed up a workflow here or there. I’m no expert in Photoshop either, so if I need to edit something, I usually depend on someone with a little more experience, but this was a really neat trick I was able to do in just a few minutes! Tags: [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [AI](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ai) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/using-ai-to-dress-yourself-up-for-a-professional-selfie#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/using-ai-to-dress-yourself-up-for-a-professional-selfie) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Five Password Best Practices You Must Keep in Mind for 2024](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/five-password-best-practices-you-must-keep-in-mind-for-2024) Friday, 28 June 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) [ ![Five Password Best Practices You Must Keep in Mind for 2024](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2024/06-28-23/b2ap3_large_Password_24426017_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/five-password-best-practices-you-must-keep-in-mind-for-2024 "Five Password Best Practices You Must Keep in Mind for 2024") Passwords have long been one of the central pillars of account security on the Internet. Combined with a username, they make up the foundation of most login systems. Because of this, they are a hot commodity for hackers who want to steal credentials and infiltrate accounts or networks. In recent years, however, other security measures have exposed the weakness of poor passwords for security, leading to the adoption of other measures. Tags: [Passwords](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/five-password-best-practices-you-must-keep-in-mind-for-2024#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/five-password-best-practices-you-must-keep-in-mind-for-2024) [ ![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: Create Sticky Notes in OneNote](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-create-sticky-notes-in-one-note) Wednesday, 26 June 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: Create Sticky Notes in OneNote](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2024/06-26-23/b2ap3_large_StickyNotes_714526456_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-create-sticky-notes-in-one-note "Tip of the Week: Create Sticky Notes in OneNote") Note taking apps are really useful and Microsoft OneNote is one of the most available and feature rich apps on the market for this use. You are probably familiar with the sticky note. They are notes that give a solid visual representation of items that workers need to be cognizant of for all types of processes. In today’s blog, we will go through the process of creating “sticky notes” in OneNote. 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