Computer Safety & News

While HR managers are better trained for interviewing prospective professionals, others who may interview candidates can ask inappropriate or awkward questions.  Some techniques are noted in Forbes article below that can be helpful: http://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2016/05/05/how-to-answer-rude-and-unprofessional-interview-questions/ A job-seeker has to be ready for anything. You can get to a job interview and have a wonderful conversation, or […]

The Internet Storm Center (SANS) reports a new malicious macro-based Word document targeting users in Turkey.  Instead of using the Office based XMLHTTP process, the Microsoft BITS ADMIN command-line facility is utilized to download malicious agents onto the infected PC:  https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/Microsoft+BITS+Used+to+Download A few day ago, I found an interesting malicious Word document. First of all, the file has a […]

This PC Magazine article defines Cloud Computing and cites several examples: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372163,00.asp What is the cloud? Where is the cloud? Are we in the cloud now? These are all questions you’ve probably heard or even asked yourself. The term “cloud computing” is everywhere. In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and […]

Microsoft has announced availability of SQL Server 2016 is currently set for June 1, 2016 as documented below: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/dataplatforminsider/2016/05/02/get-ready-sql-server-2016-coming-on-june-1st/ SQL Server 2016 is the foundation of Microsoft’s data strategy, encompassing innovations that transform data into intelligent action. With this new release, Microsoft is delivering an end-to-end data management and business analytics solution with mission critical […]

John Maxwell’s leadership blog shares some excellent motivational quotes and tips for entrepreneurs http://www.johnmaxwell.com/blog/10-great-quotes-for-entrepreneurs It still blows my mind how powerfully other people’s words can improve my understanding of certain ideas. Lately I’ve been thinking about ways to help entrepreneurs with their businesses, and from my files I’ve pulled out some quotes that I think […]