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Tech Tip: Why Is It So Important to Have Unique Passwords?
September 23, 2019
•A clever crook knows that you probably used the same password on the compromised website as you do on your eBay, Amazon and other online accounts — which are likely to be tied to a bank account.
Tech Tip: The Long-Forgotten Piece of Security for Road Warriors
September 16, 2019
•Make sure your road warriors and remote workers have up-to-date antivirus software on the computers they are connecting in from, and that a good firewall is in use when possible.
Washington Post Express Takes Its Last Ride
September 12, 2019
•The Washington Post made the sudden announcement of the demise of the Express, the commuter quick-read, on Sept. 11. Express employees have been fired.
Business Ins & Outs: Capital One Cafe at Wisconsin & M
September 11, 2019
•Georgetown’s long-awaited Capital One Café — situated at the southeast corner of Wisconsin Avenue and M Street NW, site of the legendary Nathans Restaurant — opened Aug. 28, with three […]
Tech Tip: Your Copier Is Spying on You …
September 9, 2019
•Quite often, copiers keep images of all scanned pages on an internal hard drive — perfect for someone to anonymously access and steal Social Security records and sensitive business data.
New Restaurant From Peacock Cafe Opens on P St.
September 4, 2019
•The modern Persian restaurant near Dupont Circle is named after 1978, the year the Farivar brothers came to the United States from Iran.
Tech Tip: Ransomware Revisited
September 3, 2019
•While the number of ransomware infections has decreased, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has stated that the damage experienced by those infected has risen.
Capital One Café Opens in Georgetown
August 28, 2019
•Besides the brews and sweets provided by its partner, Peet’s Coffee, the corner spot has desks, couches, private nooks, meeting rooms and a conference table with a television and screen projector.
202Creates Showcases D.C.’s Creative Economy
August 26, 2019
•The initiative is led by Angie Gates, director of the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment. September is the designated month of celebration, but there are ongoing programs to support local creatives.
Tech Tip: Don’t Send Your Private Information to Anyone
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Always be vigilant and proactive. It’s better to be suspicious and double-check everything when dealing with confidential information.