What happens when critical cell networks fail?
On June 22, with most of the nation quarantined and watching anxiously as demonstrations troubled the cities, one circuit in the Southwest failed. That…
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Could government or protestors shut down cell service?
It’s never been used, but the president has the power to order a shut down of cell service. On the other hand, while it is a federal crime, organized…
Turn on multi-factor authentication or risk big headaches
If you don’t turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your electronic devices, a crook might do it for you. Then you are in for a world of hurt. Here…
Consider more than amenities when changing business bank accounts
Suppose business is slow and you look at your checking account. Suddenly that monthly ‘Analysis Charge’ (service fee), looks totally unnecessary and is a…
The key to fraud — printed right on your checks
In a business checking account, a small charge of $10 to $20 might not generate too much concern or suspicion. But, beware, small amounts coming out of…
Vaccine technologies: Why a Covid vaccine will take months, not centuries
The smallpox virus raged among humans for 10,000 years before a leap of insight led to the vaccine that killed it forever. The insight took about 300…
Cybercrime isn’t outlaw fun; it’s boring
Study: Cybercrime isn’t outlaw fun; it’s boring Cybercrime has gone mainstream, according to research by Cambridge University’s Cybercrime Centre, and it…
Lightning cables: Why don’t they last?
How annoying is it to plug in your phone and discover that, once again, the lightning cable doesn’t work. Constantly replacing these things can get…
Merchant Accounts can be problematic for small business
With a Merchant Services Provider, you have a chain of relationships. The first is a credit card gateway. Authorize.net is one of the most well-known, but…
Payment Service Providers provide lower cost to smaller businesses
For businesses that process less than $5,000 per month, Payment Service Providers are the best deal. Although the cost of processing is usually…