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Phishing 2.0: How AI is Amplifying the Danger and What You Can Do

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Phishing has always been a threat. Now, with AI, it's more dangerous than ever. Phishing 2.0 is here. It’s smarter, more convincing, and harder to detect. Understanding this new threat is crucial.

A recent study found a 60% increase in AI-driven phishing attacks. This is a wake-up call that phishing is only getting worse. Here’s how AI is amplifying phishing and what you can do to protect yourself and small business.

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Tips for Creating a Tech-Savy Workplace

Tech-Savvy Workspaces How Technology Drives Office Productivity

Gone are the days of paper-laden desks and rows of filing cabinets. The modern office is a hub of innovation. Technology plays a starring role in this transformation. The right tech tools can significantly boost your team's productivity. Including streamlining workflows and fostering collaboration.

Is your company leveraging technology as well as it could? Our blog dives into the ways technology fuels office productivity. We’ll explore the benefits and provide tips!

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Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness

Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness

Cyberattacks are a constant threat in today's digital world. Phishing emails, malware downloads, and data breaches. At Norco Technologies, we understand how easily they can cripple businesses and devastate personal lives.

Employee error is the reason many threats get introduced to a business network. A lack of cybersecurity awareness is generally the culprit. People don’t know any better, so they accidentally click a phishing link. They also create weak passwords, easy for hackers to breach.

It’s estimated that 95% of data breaches are due to human error.

But here's the good news, these mistakes are preventable. Building a strong culture of cyber awareness can significantly reduce your risks.

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Double the Screen, Double the Productivity - Handy Tips to Optimize a Dual-Monitor Setup for the Best Experience

Double the Screen, Double the Productivity - Handy Tips to Optimize a Dual-Monitor Setup for the Best Experience

Two monitors are often better than one when it comes to getting things done efficiently. A dual-monitor setup can significantly enhance your productivity. This is true whether you're a gamer, a creative professional, or an office wiz who loves to multitask. 

A study by Jon Peddie Research found that dual displays can increase productivity by 42%. But it’s not as simple as just setting up an extra screen.

It’s common for people to feel “off kilter” when trying to work from two monitors. They may even find it harder despite having more screen real estate. The cause is usually the setup. They either have the screens positioned wrong or aren’t optimizing the settings.

We’ll dive into some dual-monitor setup best practices. These should help you improve your two-screen experience and take it to the next level.

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Finding the Right IT Provider: 8 Mistakes to Avoid

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Your business can benefit a lot from working with an IT provider. However, you need to avoid several key mistakes when choosing your team.

Time spent on trying to figure out the technology you use in your small business can be costly. While doing that, you can’t focus on your business needs, which can then result in poor customer satisfaction. 

This is where IT providers come into play. This is where Norco Technologies comes into play!

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