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What Is Vulnerability Management?

Posted on September 6, 2023

Vulnerability management is the act of identifying, evaluating, monitoring and addressing vulnerabilities in computer systems and the IT infrastructure of a company.

The main goal of this process is to reduce the risk of security breaches and lessen their impact on an operating system or software program.

Hackers frequently target the computer systems of organizations. It is vital for business owners to implement vulnerability management strategies to safeguard their computers and protect their data.

Organizations use software programs to strengthen their cybersecurity. You can check out a list of the best tools to manage vulnerabilities. Now let us explore how companies can effectively manage vulnerabilities in their computer networks: [Read more…]

How to prevent your laptop’s keys from fading

Posted on September 5, 2023

The typical computer keyboard uses dozens of black keys labeled with white letters, numbers and symbols.

Over time these labels fade out and eventually disappear as they are touched and pressed numerous times.

For touch typists, fading keys are no big deal, but for the countless “hunt-and-peck” typists in the world it’s a big deal indeed.

In fact, it’s a bit like turning off the lights and typing in the dark. [Read more…]

Q&A: Will it cost a lot to fix the WiFi on my laptop?

Posted on September 2, 2023

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Question from Fred: I have a 2 year old Lenovo laptop. It was working fine till yesterday evening but now the Wi-Fi won’t work.

I thought it might be a setting, but the Wi-Fi adapter isn’t even showing up in the Device Manager under Windows 11.

Since it won’t work with Windows, I tried booting into Linux Mint (I have a dual-boot setup). Mint won’t recognize the Wi-Fi adapter either so I’m thinking it must be a hardware problem.

Can this be fixed without costing me an arm and a leg? [Read more…]

Q&A: How’s my daughter getting on Facebook with her phone shut off?

Posted on September 2, 2023

Question from Deidra: I have grounded my 13 year old daughter for a month for getting into some pretty serious trouble at school.

Part of her “grounding” is a total ban on cell phone and Internet use of any kind.

To enforce that, I’ve had her iPhone shut off and I’ve also turned off the Wi-Fi on our router.

The problem is she’s still finding a way to get on Facebook and talk to her friends because I can see her “liking” stuff and leaving comments. How is that possible? [Read more…]