The newly released Windows 10 operating system comes with a feature called “Wi-Fi Sense” that I think is pretty questionable from a security standpoint.  The basic idea is that, under Windows 10, when you connect to a wireless network for the first time, you have an opportunity to “share” you new wireless connection with your family, friends, and coworkers. I consider this be to a security concern.  The problem as I see it is that you share your connection to ...

This post is to inform you of some exciting news:  WyzGuys has become part of Computer Integration Technologies, Inc. (CIT), Inc. a technology solutions organization based in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Over the last few months, I’ve been in discussions with CIT personnel, and have found them to be a solid and reliable IT resource.  Joining CIT was a natural next step in furthering my goal to significantly enhance the services and expertise ...

Hey – continuing on our theme, here is another fun article from Shark Tank.

No Good Password Goes Unpunished

Consultant pilot fish is paying his bills online, but for some reason his health insurance company’s website won’t let him log in.

 “I tried twice, and it rejected either my user name or my password both times,” fish says. “It also warned me I’d be locked out after a third try, ...

Today we wrap up our review of the new password document from the GCHQ, Password Guidance: Simplifying Your Approach.

Administrator and Remote User Accounts

These two classes of user accounts represent the gold standard for attackers, the administrator account for a system, server, or network, and a remote access account.

Administrator accounts grant the user total authority to a device or network. Administrator accounts should ...

Another great joke from Aaron Miller at Miller Bros Auto.

A young man named Chuck bought a horse from a farmer for $250. The farmer agreed to deliver the horse the next day. The next day, the farmer drove up to Chucks house and said, “Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the horse died.”

Chuck replied, “Well, then just give ...

Are you  an over-sharer?  Giving away too much personal information?  Well, here’s something else to think about.  From Pinterest

This post is a shameless plug for for me and the my fellow computer support professionals.  Also, this post is completely plagiarized from The System Administrator Day website.

“Your network is secure, your computer is up and running, and your printer is jam-free. Why? Because you’ve got an awesome sysadmin (or maybe a whole IT department) keeping your business up and running. So say IT loud; say IT proud …

Happy SysAdmin Day!

Wait… what exactly is SysAdmin Day? Oh, it’s only ...

From Pinterest – Bad dog!!