Frequently Asked Questions

Changing your password regularly limits account hackers, prevents leaks, and protects your private information. Whether it’s your email, social media or online bill pay, changing your password regularly helps protect you from unwanted scams, hacks, and potential data loss.  

When you hear that your data is stored on the cloud, tech professionals aren’t referring to the white clouds in the blue sky. Instead, they are referring to software run on the internet, rather than your computer, that hosts data. Cloud services include Google Drive, Apple iCloud, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft Azure. The benefits of storing your files on the cloud allow for immediate access across all devices granted you have access to the internet. 

Depending on your level of security, your business or home network may not be safe. To increase your safety, be sure to have separate wifi access for guests, change the default password for the router, use a VPN, use WPA2 encryption, and stay up to date with software updates.