Author: Kim Komando

Why? Hackers want access to anything and everything. If they can guess your user name and password, you might as well have given them your wallet and the keys to your building. Before we talk about what makes a good password, let’s begin with the first of five things to know and practice in using…

The problem is that you usually get no warning before it’s too late. Puff! Your data is gone. This has happened to more than a few businesspeople. In extreme cases, it has put companies out of business. And the worst part is this: It’s completely avoidable. By backing up your data, you can retrieve all…

Here are five features within Microsoft Word, the word-processing software in Microsoft Office, that I use in my business to save time and money. Create and design your company’s letterhead, choosing from an array of free clip art from Microsoft. One thing every business needs is official letterhead. You don’t have to buy it. If…

Here are some things to consider when you wonder whether or not to save e-mail, particularly in light of the federal Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which imposes more requirements on mostly public companies to preserve records. Obviously, if you still have questions, talk to a lawyer. Save important records. But e-mail is not always considered…

Adding Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity) to your business is straightforward, once you get a grip on it. Wireless provides tremendous flexibility for you and your staff. But you have to pick the right equipment. And you need to understand security. That is critical. So, before we do anything else, let’s wade through those catchy terms. Here…