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You wouldn’t think a child’s toy could lead to a breach of your personal data. But this happens all the time. What about your trashcan sitting outside? Is it a treasure trove for an identity thief trolling the neighbourhood at night? Many everyday objects can lead to identity theft. They often get overlooked because people focus on their computers and...

Scheduling appointments is a common activity. Salespeople often set up virtual appointments to answer questions about a product. Software companies allow people to schedule live demos. Telehealth therapists allow clients to book video sessions. Those are just a few examples of some groups that are going to love a new Microsoft Teams feature. Virtual Appointments was recently added to the...

Ambitious, Resilient, Impactful. From a fortunate consulting role to a permanent position, Rinus’s journey exemplifies patience and calculated decision-making. Helping lead Techtron’s dedicated team, he values their unique approach, prioritising clients’ well-being. With a passion for helping others and a thirst for adventure, Rinus embraces challenges head-on, making an indelible mark in the MSP space. Continue reading to learn more...

Backup power options Eskom has made no secret of the fact that is struggling to meet the country’s power demands. Over-loading and maintenance requirements have resulted in power failures becoming more frequent and longer lasting. As an electricity user in SA today, you should not be asking yourself if you will experience a power failure but rather how often and...

At the beginning of each year, a group of global innovators meets. They introduce and show off breakthrough technologies. It’s done at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is typically held each January in the U.S. This year, over 3,200 exhibitors from 173 countries showed off the future. Giving us a glimpse of what could show up in our homes...

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Once data began going digital, authorities realized a need to protect it. Thus, the creation of data privacy rules and regulations to address cyber threats. Many organizations have one or more data privacy policies they need to meet. Those in the U.S. healthcare industry and their service partners need to comply with HIPAA. Anyone collecting payment card data must worry...

Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems. Staff might use these devices only occasionally. Or the company may be running customized software that won’t run on newer OS versions. The problem is that when the OS becomes outdated, the system is open to cyberattacks. When Microsoft or...

It’s a common theme. You begin seeing these amazing CGI images of your friends on Facebook or Instagram. You think, “How can I make one?” Filters and self-portrait apps have come a long way. You can now make yourself look like Hollywood’s version of a character in the next hit animated film. It still kind of looks like you, only...

Meet Angelo Boswell: The Man Behind Techtron IT’s Informative YouTube Videos. Have you ever watched a Techtron IT YouTube video? If so, you have likely seen the knowledgeable and friendly Angelo Boswell, who leads the channel. Angelo is a Support Engineer who is passionate about helping others solve technology-related problems. His dedication to his work, his clients, and his team...

Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular cloud platforms in the world, with about 345 million paid seats. Microsoft cloud tools numbers were up 32% in Q3 2022 compared to the previous year. One of the reasons for its continued growth is the suite of cloud tools offered in the service. Users get a stable of over 20 different...

The need to back up data has been around since floppy disks. Data loss happens due to viruses, hard drive crashes, and other mishaps. Most people using any type of technology have experienced data loss at least once. There are about 140,000 hard drive crashes in the US weekly. Every five years, 20% of SMBs suffer data loss due to...