# 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) ## [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [ ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?format=feed&type=rss) Tim Campbell is the President of Apex Technology which he founded in 1998. In 2009, Apex launched its Managed IT Services division. Since its inception, Apex has become the premier Managed IT Services Companies in the Charlotte metro area specializing in Managed IT, Security, Data Backup & Cloud Computing Solutions. [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Why Consulting a Security Professional is the Right Call for Your SMB](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-consulting-a-security-professional-is-the-right-call-for-your-smb) Monday, 16 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)  [ ![Why Consulting a Security Professional is the Right Call for Your SMB](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-16-24/b2ap3_large_ProfessionalIT_600977963_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-consulting-a-security-professional-is-the-right-call-for-your-smb "Why Consulting a Security Professional is the Right Call for Your SMB") If you or your business are worried about cybersecurity, we’d like to say, “Congratulations, you get it!” Too many people fail to take cybersecurity seriously, and with hackers and data breaches making headlines worldwide, you cannot underestimate them. Today, we want to cover how a cybersecurity consultant can save you time, money, and stress over your security systems. Tags: [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Network Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-consulting-a-security-professional-is-the-right-call-for-your-smb#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-consulting-a-security-professional-is-the-right-call-for-your-smb) [ ![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: New to Bluesky? Here’s How to Find Accounts to Follow](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-new-to-bluesky-here-s-how-to-find-accounts-to-follow) Friday, 13 December 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: New to Bluesky? Here’s How to Find Accounts to Follow](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-13-24/b2ap3_large_SocialMedia_559659176_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-new-to-bluesky-here-s-how-to-find-accounts-to-follow "Tip of the Week: New to Bluesky? Here’s How to Find Accounts to Follow") Bluesky is the new kid in town regarding social media platforms, which means that most users may not have a significant following on it yet… and new users may not be following many at all. However, a few baked-in options make it much simpler for the latter to curate their experience on the platform. Let’s go over how a user can find new accounts to follow on Bluesky. Tags: [Social Media](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/social-media) [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-new-to-bluesky-here-s-how-to-find-accounts-to-follow#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-new-to-bluesky-here-s-how-to-find-accounts-to-follow) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Stuck on a Problem? Just Step Away (Seriously, Take a Break)](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/stuck-on-a-problem-just-step-away-seriously-take-a-break) Wednesday, 11 December 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) [ ![Stuck on a Problem? Just Step Away (Seriously, Take a Break)](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-11-24/b2ap3_large_TakePause_914246768_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/stuck-on-a-problem-just-step-away-seriously-take-a-break "Stuck on a Problem? Just Step Away (Seriously, Take a Break)") Sometimes problem solving requires you to step away and think about the issue at hand. Consider any great strategist out there and you’ll understand that it takes time and calculation to make moves that will benefit you now and in the future. Today, we’ll explore how you can be more productive through strategic pausing. Tags: [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Quick Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/stuck-on-a-problem-just-step-away-seriously-take-a-break#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/stuck-on-a-problem-just-step-away-seriously-take-a-break) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [5 Simple Mistakes That Hurt Your Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-simple-mistakes-that-hurt-your-cybersecurity) Monday, 09 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) [ ![5 Simple Mistakes That Hurt Your Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/December_2024/12-09-24/b2ap3_large_Cybersecure_354670444_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-simple-mistakes-that-hurt-your-cybersecurity "5 Simple Mistakes That Hurt Your Cybersecurity") Technology is a big part of how businesses run today, but that also makes them prime targets for cyberattacks. These attacks can shut down operations and steal sensitive data. Let’s look at five common cybersecurity issues businesses deal with: Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed Service](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-simple-mistakes-that-hurt-your-cybersecurity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-simple-mistakes-that-hurt-your-cybersecurity) [ ![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. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Privacy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/privacy) [Information](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/information) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/explaining-the-data-broker-loophole#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/explaining-the-data-broker-loophole) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Why Do Businesses Have Such a Hard Time Identifying Threats?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-do-businesses-have-such-a-hard-time-identifying-threats) Monday, 25 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) [ ![Why Do Businesses Have Such a Hard Time Identifying Threats?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-25-24/b2ap3_large_security_179452748_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-do-businesses-have-such-a-hard-time-identifying-threats "Why Do Businesses Have Such a Hard Time Identifying Threats?") Cybersecurity is intensely important, so a business owner would think implementing every security feature and defense would be a good idea. However, as research has shown, this can be counterproductive, as only 67% of surveyed security leaders know what led to cybersecurity incidents in their businesses over the past year. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Malware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/malware) [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-do-businesses-have-such-a-hard-time-identifying-threats#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-do-businesses-have-such-a-hard-time-identifying-threats) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Use Patience for Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-use-patience-for-productivity) Friday, 22 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) [ ![How to Use Patience for Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-22-24/b2ap3_large_PatienceProductivity_490085141_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-use-patience-for-productivity "How to Use Patience for Productivity") Spoiler alert: a business that lacks productivity is unlikely to see any amount of success. One of the best ways to ensure your productivity is to practice patience. How can patience improve your productivity? Tags: [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Quick Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/quick-tips) [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-use-patience-for-productivity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-use-patience-for-productivity) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Get More Out of Your Business with Enterprise Software](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/get-more-out-of-your-business-with-enterprise-software) Wednesday, 20 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) [ ![Get More Out of Your Business with Enterprise Software](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-20-24/b2ap3_large_ESoftware_243342701_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/get-more-out-of-your-business-with-enterprise-software "Get More Out of Your Business with Enterprise Software") Nowadays, software is super important for running a business. It helps with everything from managing schedules and paying employees to making and selling products. Basically, businesses need software to run smoothly. Tags: [Software](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/software) [Tech Term](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tech-term) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/get-more-out-of-your-business-with-enterprise-software#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/get-more-out-of-your-business-with-enterprise-software) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [The Latest Moral We Can Learn from Disney: Manage Permissions Better](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-latest-moral-we-can-learn-from-disney-manage-permissions-better) Monday, 18 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) [ ![The Latest Moral We Can Learn from Disney: Manage Permissions Better](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-18-24/b2ap3_large_NoNutz_682819748_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-latest-moral-we-can-learn-from-disney-manage-permissions-better "The Latest Moral We Can Learn from Disney: Manage Permissions Better") The Disney brand has long cultivated an image of magic and wonder. However, this image has yet to materialize any magical effects in reality. For example, people still suffer from food allergies while visiting Disney’s various parks. This makes it especially dangerous that a former Disney employee was allegedly still able to access a specialized menu-planning app and make alterations, like changing prices, adding language that Disney certainly would not approve of, switching text to the unintelligible “Wingdings” font, and worst of all… changing menu information. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Passwords](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/passwords) [Current Events](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-latest-moral-we-can-learn-from-disney-manage-permissions-better#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-latest-moral-we-can-learn-from-disney-manage-permissions-better) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Even the NSA Recommends Rebooting Your Devices, But Not for the Reason You Suspect](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/even-the-nsa-recommends-rebooting-your-devices-but-not-for-the-reason-you-suspect) Friday, 15 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) [ ![Even the NSA Recommends Rebooting Your Devices, But Not for the Reason You Suspect](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-15-24/b2ap3_large_Reboot_162759736_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/even-the-nsa-recommends-rebooting-your-devices-but-not-for-the-reason-you-suspect "Even the NSA Recommends Rebooting Your Devices, But Not for the Reason You Suspect") Rebooting your device presents several benefits. If you ever experience an issue with your device, rebooting it will likely improve it. Heck, even the National Security Agency (NSA) recommends you do this… but why? Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Hardware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/even-the-nsa-recommends-rebooting-your-devices-but-not-for-the-reason-you-suspect#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/even-the-nsa-recommends-rebooting-your-devices-but-not-for-the-reason-you-suspect) [ ![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) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Four Signs You Have a Phishing Attack on Your Hands](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-signs-you-have-a-phishing-attack-on-your-hands) Friday, 01 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) [ ![Four Signs You Have a Phishing Attack on Your Hands](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/November_2024/11-01-24/b2ap3_large_phishing_216954667_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-signs-you-have-a-phishing-attack-on-your-hands "Four Signs You Have a Phishing Attack on Your Hands") There’s never been a more dangerous time to run a business. Okay, maybe that’s not necessarily true, but hear me out. With digital technology taking on a greater importance for businesses than ever before, companies have to contend with countless threats—including the ever-popular phishing scams—regardless of their geographical location. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/best-practices) [Phishing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/phishing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-signs-you-have-a-phishing-attack-on-your-hands#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/four-signs-you-have-a-phishing-attack-on-your-hands) [ First Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [ Previous Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=240) [ 9 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=160) [ 10 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=180) [ 11 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=200) [ 12 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=220) [ 13 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=240) [ 14 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ 15 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=280) [ 16 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=300) [ 17 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=320) [ 18 ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=340) [ Next Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=280) [ Last Page ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?start=800)