Shoestring Networks Tech Tip Podcast

Now that you’ve locked down your wireless using the tips you learned in Episode 13, take it one step further to get EXTRA STRENGTH network security! Download episode transcript SOHO Guest Wireless Diagram Subscribe on iTunes Listen on Stitcher The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 14: Lock Up Your Wifi Part 2 appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

After looking at public WiFi last week, this week we’re taking a look at YOUR Wifi network and what you can do to lock it up. Download episode transcript Subscribe on iTunes Listen on Stitcher The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 13: Lock Up Your Wifi appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

Road warriors beware! Public wifi is super convenient, but also super dangerous to your privacy and security. Before you connect to that public hotspot, listen to this week’s episode! Links in today’s podcast What we give away when we log on to a public Wi-Fi network 5 Most Secure VPNs Tiny Hardware Firewall VPN Client ...read more The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 12: Don’t Trust That Wifi! appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

What happens if someone kidnaps your data and holds it for ransom? What are your options when it comes to ransomware? How can you protect yourself? Find out in this week’s episode. Download episode transcript Subscribe on iTunes Listen on Stitcher The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 11: Pay Up, Or Else! appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

What do you do when you get the call; someone is your company is infected with malware? Don’t panic. In this week’s episode we’ll give you some tools and steps to take to disinfect your systems. BONUS Download this week’s freebie here. Download episode transcript Subscribe on iTunes Listen on Stitcher The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 10: Infected With Malware, Now What? appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

What’s the best browser for YOU? IE? Chrome? Firefox? or (ooh) EDGE? This week we’ll take a quick look at the current state of browsers and help you decide which one – or ones – are right for you. Google Chrome Privacy Notice Choose Your (chrome) Privacy Settings Digital Trends’ “Battle of the Best Browsers” ...read more The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 9: Fighting The Browser Wars appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

Each piece of software on your computer opens a window or door into your computer and network. Learn how to lower your attack surface in this week’s episode. Download episode transcript Subscribe on iTunes Listen on Stitcher The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 8: Lower Your Attack Surface appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

We know you love Windows XP. We still see it in many of your businesses. But it’s time to let it go. Here are some reasons to upgrade your XP systems, and some things to think about when you do. Links Failed Windows 3.1 system blamed for shutting down Paris airport Home Depot, Target breaches ...read more The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 7: It’s Time To Dump Windows XP appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

This week we’ll talk about phishing, what it is and how to avoid it. We’ll give you five questions you can use to avoid getting caught in a phishing scam.     Questions or comments? Email podcast[at]shoestringnetworks.com The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 6: Don’t Get Caught In Phishing Scams appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

This week we’re taking a look at smartphones in your small business. Which one is best for you, and why? Which smartphone is the most secure? We’ll give you our recommendation.   Links to help you secure your smartphone: Securing your Android Tip Sheet – our “best practices” for securing your Android device. download (pdf) ...read more The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 5: The Best Smartphone For Your Business appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

This week we answer the question “What kind of antivirus should I use?”. And the answer might surprise you. Links to help you with patching your software: Windows Update – http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/install-windows-updates Adobe Flash – http://www.welivesecurity.com/2014/10/31/how-to-update-adobe-flash/ Adobe Reader – https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/install-updates-reader-acrobat.html Sun Java – https://www.java.com/en/download/help/java_update.xml Questions or comments? Email podcast[at]shoestringnetworks.com The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 4: What Kind of Antivirus Should I Use? appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

This week we wrap up our series on passwords and account security.  We introduce you to “two-factor authentication” and how you can use it to lock down your critical accounts.   Links in this week’s show: https://twofactorauth.org/ – This organization lists common sites that support (or don’t support) two-factor authentication https://goo.gl/sFb2VT – This link will take you to ...read more The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 3: Two-Factor Authentication appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

In this week’s episode we’re continuing our series on good password hygiene. We’ll discuss when it’s appropriate to reuse a password, and we’ll tell you what we believe the best password manager is. Links in this week’s show: Lastpass: http://www.lastpass.com Agilebits (1Password): https://agilebits.com/onepassword Questions or comments? email podcast [at] shoestringnetworks.com The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 2: Use a Password Manager appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

In this week’s episode of the Tech Tip Podcast we’ll introduce you to the podcast and to Shoestring Networks, and we’ll expose some myths around passwords. Then we’ll tell you how to create the best passwords to secure your digital life. Questions or comments? email podcast [at] shoestringnetworks.com The post Tech Tip Podcast Episode 1: Choosing The Best Password appeared first on Shoestring Networks.