Small and mid-sized companies are among the most vulnerable targets for cyber-criminals. It has been reported that about 43% of all known cyber-attacks in 2015 were targeted at organizations that had less than 100 employees.  While big organizations often have larger cybersecurity budgets, they are not totally free from malicious attacks. Despite the existing threats…

When setting up your domestic kitchen or smokehouse, it’s important to know how to properly tend to and prepare the meat. Any barbecue or smokehouse will tell you that the careful treatment and design of each platter is equal parts art and science, and both of these elements will require you to own (and use)…

The social media platform TikTok came to the US in August 2018 and quickly became a massive hit. Primarily used by teenagers, the app has an estimated 65 million users in the US alone. Since the pandemic began, many more users of all ages have joined TikTok to participate in its many viral challenges. As…

Getting involved in real estate can take you through a steep learning curve as you learn how to invest, make a profit, and manage your new business venture in general. You’re bound to experience ups, downs, and a whole lot of emotional fluctuation as you steady your investments and get a grip on the basics. …

If you run a business, then you will inevitably have to make IT infrastructure and security decisions. The problem is, especially in a small business, the person in charge of these decisions usually isn’t an IT expert. One of the most important things you can do to ensure you’re keeping your business secure and as…

There are a variety of factors that contribute to good rentals; whether it’s the convenience of placement, size, the local schools, neighborhood, or simply that there is a washer and dryer in the unit, these are all factors that will get you a contract with a new renter, or mark you off their list of…

The Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act is a Minnesota law created to protect those who need insulin to survive but may not be able to afford it. The act is named after Alec Smith, a 27-year-old man who died in 2017 after not being able to afford his insulin refill when he was removed from…

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies in the US were beginning to experiment with digital infrastructure, knowing that it could potentially save money and improve productivity. Solutions such as cloud hosting and collaboration software were already starting to be used before the pandemic took hold. Now, the need for these technologies has been accelerated….

The coronavirus outbreak has affected businesses across the world. One unforeseen consequence of the pandemic has been a rise in cyberattacks, triggered by less secure working locations and stretched IT systems.  The initial impact was extreme; in April, Google reported more than 18 million malware and phishing emails appearing every day, each one relating to…

The spread of coronavirus and the consequent pandemic resulting from millions of cases of COVID-19 around the world has left many businesses, industries, and even government departments facing predicaments. But what does COVID-19 mean for the Department of Defense?  The DoD is currently working with the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as…