It starts with hesitation. A spinning icon. A sound that doesn’t feel quite right. Then, silence. The machine you trusted with your life’s work, your memories, your everything… just stops. Dead.
And in that quiet moment, a question hits hard: What about my files?
When Machines Quit, Data Doesn’t Vanish Instantly
Here’s the strange truth: when hardware dies, your data doesn’t disappear right away.
A web browser used to be little more than a portal to websites. Fast forward to today, and web browsers have evolved into intelligent digital platforms. Thanks to AI (artificial intelligence), they’re now packed with smart tools that assist, protect, and even think alongside you as you browse.
Unexpected events such as natural disasters, hardware failures, or cyberattacks can quickly upend your operations. While a well-built business continuity plan (BCP) can minimize those risks, that’s only if it’s properly developed and maintained.
Passwords have been a staple of online security for decades, but relying on them alone is no longer enough. Cybersecurity experts now emphasize the importance of adding layers of protection to defend against today’s more advanced threats.
Why your security strategy must go beyond passwords
Cybersecurity experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) now warn that passwords are fundamentally vulnerable and should be avoided whenever possible.
Skipping backups feels harmless. Your systems hum along perfectly. Files sit safely in their folders. Databases respond instantly to queries.
Then Tuesday morning arrives differently.
Someone's laptop won't boot. The server makes a clicking sound that it's never made before.
Here's the scary truth: Over 50% of small and mid-sized businesses will experience a cyberattack this year, and most won't even know it until it's too late.
Whether you're running a factory, law firm, healthcare practice, or logistics company, you're sitting on data that cybercriminals want.
When VMware, a leading virtualization provider, changed hands and its licensing model grew more complex, many IT teams began asking the same question: What are the alternatives? But switching to a new virtualization platform isn’t as simple as choosing different software.
No hoodies in dark rooms. No cascading green code. No frantic typing competitions against security systems. Real network breaches look nothing like the movies.
They're boringly methodical. Patient. Often embarrassingly simple. Hackers don't need to be geniuses when businesses hand them the keys through carelessness.
Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be. With artificial intelligence (AI) entering the battlefield, cybercriminals are automating threats and customizing scams like never before. Discover how AI is transforming cybercrime, and how defenders can prepare for this escalating digital arms race.
Whether you’re at a coffee shop or your home office, your laptop should seamlessly keep pace with your workflow. Here’s an updated look at what makes a laptop remote-work ready in 2025, without drowning you in tech jargon.
Performance
A laptop’s processor (CPU) and memory (RAM) determine how effectively a machine handles tasks.