Apple’s new MacBook doesn’t spy on you. Apple has released a new MacBook Air that “Physically” disconnects the microphone when the lid is closed as it moves to a stronger security strategy. Usually, when your laptop devices are closed, the microphone and other features may still stay on unless you shut down the device completely. …
Firewalls have been a first line of defence in network security for over 25 years. The basic function of a Firewall is to establish a barrier between secured and controlled internal networks that can be trusted and un-trusted outside networks, such as the Internet. A Firewall can be hardware, software, or both we will go …
Convergence systems can be considered an advancement over the traditional IT infrastructure. However, converge could occur at various different levels. The most basic convergence could be an integration of individual storage units, whether that be computing and network switching products. A Hyper-converged Infrastructure is one in which all the components can be tightly integrated, such …
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Reports have found that complete cloud storage is not necessarily what businesses are moving towards. A hybrid approach of local and cloud, even mixed cloud storage seems to be the preference of businesses looking for retention and backup. So when looking at local storage there are two options: SAN (Storage Area Network) or NAS(Network Attached …
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Across the board, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) trail their larger counterparts in their need for skill improvement, specifically when it comes to IT security. However, SMBs can look to partner with managed services providers (MSPs) in order to bridge this skills gap and gain access to the expertise needed to stay protected, including these …
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The Microsoft Surface Go range is not only a move to cheaper, competitive computers. It’s also Microsoft’s big bet on a tiny-computer future. Panos Panay, Microsoft’s chief product officer, isn’t looking to talk about the ghost of Surface’s past or even the present. Panay envisions the future of the Surface products line that is ultra-portable …
No one thought it would be that easy in 2018 to hack a Howard Packard Enterprise (HPE) server but turns out it’s as simple as making a cURL request and then typing the letter “A” in capital, 29 time. That easy! HP iLO devices are extremely popular among small and large enterprises across multiple industries. iLO …
Typing ‘A’ Key 29 Times Lets You Hack HPE iLO 4 Servers Read More »
With continued growth comes great rewards. Today Tech Patrol would like to announce that it has become a Microsoft Distributor Managed Partner (DMP), demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft standard for evolving needs in today’s dynamic business environment. To earn a Microsoft DMP authorization, partners must complete a test to prove their level of licensing …
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