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Data Net has been serving the California area since 1983, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

You Need to Be Careful About Where You Find Your Security Advice

You Need to Be Careful About Where You Find Your Security Advice

It can be challenging to find reliable IT advice nowadays, particularly when it comes to cybersecurity. Between coworkers with the best intentions and the online influencers selling their guides and platforms, there’s a lot of advice out there. Unfortunately, a lot of it is outdated or incorrect.

This can be actively dangerous where your business’ security is concerned.

Let’s address some of the most common security myths we still encounter far too often.

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How People are Hacking AI

How People are Hacking AI

From the chatbots you interact with to the tools helping you draft emails or analyze data, AI is everywhere. It’s an amazing tool that can help you boost efficiency and completely realign everything you do. Here’s something crucial you might not have on your radar: prompt hacking.

This isn't some far-fetched tech nightmare; it's a real and present danger. Prompt hacking can quietly undermine your company's data security, reputation, and its financial health; and since business today is increasingly AI-driven, understanding this isn't just your IT department’s job—it's yours too.

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Why (And How) You Should Properly Shut Down Your Computer

Why (And How) You Should Properly Shut Down Your Computer

Are you one of those people who just locks their computer and goes home at the end of the day? Doing so ignores an important element of owning a computer, which is powering it down fully from time to time. Performing a full shutdown can help you avoid some common computer problems that will drag you down throughout the workday.

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AI is Great for Employees of All Kinds

AI is Great for Employees of All Kinds

AI has become one of the spiciest topics in business, and with it being more accessible than ever, many people are asking, “What can I do with this new tech?” AI can be leveraged in many ways, and businesses can make excellent use of it to reduce their expenses. However, businesses aren’t the only ones looking to take advantage of this technology; wage workers are finding new and creative ways to streamline their tasks, increase productivity, and explore new opportunities for growth, all in an effort to cope with the rising prices that seem impossible to escape.

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Vendor Management Doesn’t Have to Be Hard (Or Frustrating)

Vendor Management Doesn’t Have to Be Hard (Or Frustrating)

How many vendors does your small business work with on a daily basis? Chances are, it’s quite a few, and managing them all can be exhausting. You don’t have time for it, and we get that, so why don’t you let us lighten the load with our vendor management services?

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