# 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) ## [Identifying a Data Breach Can Be a Challenge](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/identifying-a-data-breach-can-be-a-challenge) Friday, 26 August 2022 [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)  [ ![Identifying a Data Breach Can Be a Challenge](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-26-22/b2ap3_large_securityBreach_64523702_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/identifying-a-data-breach-can-be-a-challenge "Identifying a Data Breach Can Be a Challenge") There is always the possibility that you have been involved with a data breach and you simply have not been contacted by the affected party. Plus, if a hacker has managed to crack a website or service without being detected, you wouldn’t be notified in any case, either. Ask yourself this question: if I were to be involved with a data breach, how would I know it, and what can I do about it? And what is my data being used for anyway? Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [Data Breach](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data-breach) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/identifying-a-data-breach-can-be-a-challenge#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/identifying-a-data-breach-can-be-a-challenge) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Identifying the Benefits of Solid State Drives](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/identifying-the-benefits-of-solid-state-drives) Wednesday, 24 August 2022 [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) [ ![Identifying the Benefits of Solid State Drives](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-24-22/b2ap3_large_SSD_185846675_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/identifying-the-benefits-of-solid-state-drives "Identifying the Benefits of Solid State Drives") When it comes to drives for your computer or workstation, you have a couple of options available to you, one of which is the solid state drive, or SSD. What’s the difference between your typical hard drive and an SSD, you ask? Well, today we’ll find out. We’ll break down some of the details about SSDs, including how they are different from your traditional hard disk drive, and why you might consider implementing one. Tags: [Hardware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Solid State Drive](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/solid-state-drive) [SSD](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/ssd) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/identifying-the-benefits-of-solid-state-drives#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/identifying-the-benefits-of-solid-state-drives) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Even the Built-In Calculator in Windows Could Allow Threats In](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/even-the-built-in-calculator-in-windows-could-allow-threats-in) Monday, 22 August 2022 [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) [ ![Even the Built-In Calculator in Windows Could Allow Threats In](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-22-22/b2ap3_large_windowsCalculator_266139892_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/even-the-built-in-calculator-in-windows-could-allow-threats-in "Even the Built-In Calculator in Windows Could Allow Threats In") You might be surprised by some of the security breaches and vulnerabilities out there, including some for apps that you would never suspect, like Windows’ Calculator application. Hackers are always looking for new ways to infect endpoints, and nothing exemplifies this better than this particular threat, one which utilizes the Windows 7 calculator app to launch attacks against Microsoft operating systems. Tags: [Microsoft](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft) [Software](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Windows](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/windows) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/even-the-built-in-calculator-in-windows-could-allow-threats-in#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/even-the-built-in-calculator-in-windows-could-allow-threats-in) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Staying On Top of Your Technology Can Make Your Organization Much More Productive](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/staying-on-top-of-your-technology-can-make-your-organization-much-more-productive) Friday, 19 August 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Staying On Top of Your Technology Can Make Your Organization Much More Productive](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-19-22/b2ap3_large_businessComputing_99221236_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/staying-on-top-of-your-technology-can-make-your-organization-much-more-productive "Staying On Top of Your Technology Can Make Your Organization Much More Productive") Every business depends on productivity, but there are many different forms that productivity can take. The types that every business prefers are the actions that result in improved revenue generation. That’s not to say that all work that is done for your business isn’t important, but the more that can be done to make money, the better off your business will be. Let’s take a look at three ways your business can shift the way they do things with the use of technology. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Business Computing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/staying-on-top-of-your-technology-can-make-your-organization-much-more-productive#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/staying-on-top-of-your-technology-can-make-your-organization-much-more-productive) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [The IoT Ushers in a Lot of New Options](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-iot-ushers-in-a-lot-of-new-options) Wednesday, 17 August 2022 [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) [ ![The IoT Ushers in a Lot of New Options](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/August_2022/08-17-22/b2ap3_large_515501542_IoT_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-iot-ushers-in-a-lot-of-new-options "The IoT Ushers in a Lot of New Options") The Internet of Things can be a tricky concept to wrap your head around, and it certainly doesn’t help that so many new smart devices are being added to it day-in and day-out. Let’s take a look at what makes up the Internet of Things and why it’s important to know what it is from a business perspective. 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