Domain, Web, and Email Hosting Explained

This article discusses the mechanics of domain, web, and email hosting in plain language. Having a basic understanding of how these work together can lead to more informed decisions on selecting the best service providers for your particular requirements.

Create a Compelling Resume Online With WordPress

Here’s a news flash – the economy is a little rough these days.  With the unemployment rate creeping up, it’s a time when you need to be clear about what you can bring to a prospective employer or client and, above all, to stand out from the competition.  Fortunately, it’s cheaper and easier than ever … Read more

Top 5 No-Cost Cyber Security Practices

I’ve come to a remarkable, if not depressing realization in my information technology career.  Over the last 20 years of consulting, I’ve visited scores of clients in hundreds of facilities and I can easily count the number of times I was ever given any sort of cyber security orientation – exactly once.  I’ve walked into … Read more

How to Spot Phishing

Phishing is a deceptive tactic used in emails, on bogus web sites, and other communication media that convince people to click on a link that typically brings the user to an impostor web site. These cyber attacks are generally attempting to accomplish one or both of the following: Surreptitiously obtain personal account information Plant virus … Read more

The 21st Century Land Grab

By now, many people are familiar with Cybersquatting – a process whereby a person registers a domain name in bad faith with the intent of reselling it later for a profit. Recent legislation has made it easier for trademark holders and famous persons to obtain their domains from squatters, but the process is by no … Read more