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Archive for December, 2022

Google’s Continuous Scrolling Now on Desktops

On December 5th, 2022, Google announced on Twitter that it is bringing continuous scrolling to the United States desktop users. Traditionally, while searching on Google, users could wander through pages to find ...

The Benefits of Implementing a CRM Solution

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software allows marketing teams to manage customer interactions better, track customer relationships, and monitor customer activity. It also will enable businesses to collect detailed profiles of their customers, ...

SiriusXM Flaw Unlocks Vehicles and More

A somewhat concerning flaw has been fixed by SiriusXM that would allow unauthorized individuals to unlock doors remotely and start engines by only having the vehicle identification number (VIN). Sam Curry, a ...

End-to-End Encryption for Dropbox Business Users

Dropbox has announced its plans to purchase several key assets from Boxcryptor so that it is able to provide end-to-end encryption for its business users. In addition, the partial merger between the ...

Lastest LastPass Security Incident

According to LastPass CEO Karim Toubba, the password manager has been hacked once again. A data breach occurred in the development environment only a few months ago, prompting LastPass to announce they ...

Amazon Security Lake Aims to Enhance Cybersecurity for Businesses

The new security-focused data lake solution from Amazon Web Services (AWS), unveiled at re:Invent 2022, aims to give consumers more value from their security data. The Amazon Security Lake service aims to ...

How AI is Transforming Businesses

While artificial intelligence (AI) is seen as a new phenomenon in mainstream society, it is not a new concept. As AI technologies increase, AI is becoming increasingly important for companies looking to ...

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Hackers Are Exploiting OAuth Apps in New Attacks

Hackers Are Exploiting OAuth Apps in New Attacks

Cybersecurity threats keep getting smarter, and one of the latest can thwart the tools that we all use to protect[...]
Delivering Better Customer Experiences Through Scheduling Technology

Delivering Better Customer Experiences Through Scheduling Technology

Imagine a potential customer visiting your website at 10 p.m. on a Sunday. Instead of being greeted by a convenient[...]
Paper to Pixels: Small Businesses Go Digital

Paper to Pixels: Small Businesses Go Digital

In today's fast-paced business world, sticking to paper-based systems feels increasingly out of step. Small business owners often cling to[...]

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Since 2003, The Critical Update has been a leading provider of IT support and consulting, focusing on small and medium sized businesses in the Austin metropolitan area. We have helped hundreds of businesses increase productivity and profitability by making IT a streamlined part of operations. We equip our clients with customized technology solutions for greater operational value and to reduce risk.

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