Resolve I.T. Blog (Page 93)

When it comes time to upgrade, many smartphone users will sell off their old device in hopes of making extra cash. However, if the phone’s memory is improperly wiped, an experienced hacker can use advanced tools to recover sensitive data off the used phone. Let’s talk about how this happens and what can possibly be…

Any user of the latest mobile technology may have noticed their device running a little hot. In normal circumstances, a device that’s warm to the touch is nothing to be concerned about. Although, there are documented cases where a device in perfectly good working order overheats and goes kablooey! This recently happened to a 13-year-old…

It’s summertime, and the living’s easy… unless you’re a small business owner. The heat and great weather is the perfect excuse to take off for a while and use that vacation time you’ve been saving up. But if you’re still worried about leaving your business behind, the mobile technology of a tablet can help you…

So I was working super hard at Resolve I.T. today upgrading Jason Bowen’s computer to this lovely Radio Shack Tandy TRS-80 Model iii. Which I got for about $20 at the Rowley Flea Market this morning. Okay, so in addition to the fact that this will drive Jason crazy it is hilarious because when this…

  Resolve I.T. will be hosting our 1st annual BBQ & BREW B2B Networking Lunch & Fundraiser on Aug. 22nd 2014 from 11am to 2pm at Sheehy Park, next to the 950 building, Cummings Center, Beverly, MA. Free admission, food & beer,* music, cornhole, door prizes. Plus a 50/50 raffles which all proceeds will be…

Apple’s iOS operating system might be well known for its impressive security features, but that doesn’t mean that it’s invulnerable to all threats. In fact, backdoors may have been located in the operating system, which allow Apple and law enforcement agencies like the NSA to access the devices. The discovery was made by Jonathan Zdziarski,…

The Hackers on Planet Earth (HOPE) conference which took place on Saturday, July 21st 2014, had an important panelist, that being Edward Snowden. Whether he’s a whistleblower or a traitor is a hot topic on the web, but one thing is certain – he has called for assistance in creating and promoting anti-surveillance technology to…

Business is on the move. There is no argument from industry professionals that more business is done on the go today than ever before. A big part of this upward trend in mobile computing is the proliferation of smartphone technology to boost productivity. The capabilities of these devices have increased to the point where any…

Windows XP is a product that has consistently performed well for Microsoft and it continues to see growth, even though it’s not supposed to. With its support ending this past April, Windows XP was supposed to never be heard from again. Instead, XP is refusing to go quietly into the night by posting positive usage…

It’s no secret that social media has opened a lot of doors for businesses that may not have been there a short time ago. LinkedIn in particular has been an immensely useful tool for people looking for employment, and for employers to find prospective hires. While some find Facebook to be a bit too social…