There are two main ways to control what runs on your systems. ✅ Blacklisting (Most Common) Blocks known bad programs. Works well… until something new shows up. Which happens constantly. ✅ Allow Listing (Stronger) Only approved programs can run. If …
Allow Listing vs Blacklisting (Which Is Better?) Read more »
Short answer: Yes. Absolutely.Long answer: Also yes—but let’s explain why. Antivirus software is your computer’s immune system: And it does all of this quietly in the background. ✅ The Good News If you’re using Windows 10 or 11, you already …
Dr. Scurry Blacktail *LOVES* it when networks are unprotected! A firewall is your network’s security guard. It controls what gets in and what gets out. If something looks suspicious—it blocks it. Simple enough, right? Here’s where it gets interesting… Most …
Slow Wi-Fi is one of the most common complaints we hear—and the good news is, it’s usually fixable. Here are the main culprits: 1. Too Many Devices (Bandwidth) Every device shares your connection—phones, laptops, TVs, smart everything.Eventually, they start fighting …
Let’s clear up one of the biggest tech confusions right away—because this one trips up a lot of people. You’ve got three main players: Think of it like water: Now here’s the fun part—when things stop working, everyone suddenly becomes …
What Is a Router, Modem, and ISP? (Simple Explanation) Read more »
Confused by IT terms? Mr. Ricky explains computers, security, and networking in plain English. He will be explaining many of the most common terms thrown out like everyone understands them. He had to look these up and wants to make …
Frequently in posts and pages on daviestrek Consulting’s website, we refer to the “bad guys.” Since Mr. Ricky is no fan of nefarious squirrels, we’ve created our own “bad guy” mascot to stand in for all the useless scammers, hackers, …
In this series, we are looking at the built-in Cybersecurity Insurance traps for your business – no matter the size. Business Insurance Cybersecurity Riders aren’t the same as full Cybersecurity Insurance, but they are a good starting point to up …
Cybersecurity Insurance – Are you covered? Wrap-up Read more »
In this series, we are looking at the built-in Cybersecurity Insurance traps for your business – no matter the size. Business Insurance Cybersecurity Riders aren’t the same as full Cybersecurity Insurance, but they are a good starting point to up …
Cybersecurity Insurance – Are you covered? Part 4 Read more »
