Lock Hackers Out for Good!

Lock Hackers Out for Good! myTech.Today’s Ultimate Cybersecurity Defense for Barrington Businesses In today’s hyper-connected world, your business is under constant threat from cybercriminals. At myTech.Today, headquartered in Barrington, IL, we offer robust cybersecurity services to safeguard every layer of your IT infrastructure—from cloud platforms to on-premises networks, individual devices, and even human behavior. Table…

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Don’t Let Tech Failures Destroy You

Don’t Let Tech Failures Destroy You How myTech.Today Powers Local Businesses with Pro IT Contracts Table of Contents Why IT Service Contracts Matter Key Benefits of Our Contracts Why Choose myTech.Today? Local IT Solutions for Local Needs Get Started Today Why IT Service Contracts Matter Small businesses depend on stable, secure technology to thrive in…

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Authenticator Shock: Your Data’s Gone

Authenticator Shock: Your Data’s Gone 75 Million Users Face Lockouts — Here’s What You Should Do Now Table of Contents What’s Happening with Microsoft Authenticator? What It Means for You Why Microsoft Is Doing This How myTech.Today Can Help Next Steps What’s Happening with Microsoft Authenticator? Starting this August, Microsoft is permanently removing password storage…

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🚨 New Meta Quest Scam Targeting Facebook Users

🚨 New Meta Quest Scam Targeting Facebook Users Date: May 21, 2025 A sophisticated new scam is circulating that specifically targets unsuspecting Facebook users by exploiting Meta’s recently introduced Meta Quest account linking system. Even if you’ve never owned a Meta Quest headset, this threat could still compromise your Facebook profile, potentially leading to identity…

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Why Passwords Matter

Why Passwords Matter Table of Contents Why Passwords Matter myTech.Today Has You Covered Creating Strong, Unique Passwords Why Unique Passwords? Our Simple Phrase-Based Scheme Ready for Proactive Security? myTech.Today Newsletter Empowering Your Digital Security – Barrington, IL Why Passwords Matter Passwords are essential gatekeepers to your personal and business data—but they’re also the source of…

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SMB Cybersecurity: Tips & Hacks

SMB Cybersecurity: Tips & Hacks Photo by Sasun Bughdaryan on Unsplash Table of Contents Introduction Emerging Threats Strengthening Network Security Affordable Security Solutions Actionable Best Practices Future Trends & Improvement Conclusion Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, small and medium businesses face an increasing array of cybersecurity challenges. With cyber threats growing in sophistication,…

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CISA Windows GPO Settings Checklist

CISA GPO Settings Checklist Table of Contents General System Settings Account Lockout and Password Policy User Rights Assignments Security Options Settings Audit Policy Settings Administrative Template Settings Security Patches The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is a U.S. government agency tasked with enhancing the security, resilience, and reliability of the nation’s infrastructure. This checklist…

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Master Windows Security with GPOs

Master Windows Security with GPOs Table of Contents Introduction to Group Policy Objects Scope of GPO Adjustments Categories of GPOs How to Change GPOs GPOs for Security Conclusion Introduction to Group Policy Objects Group Policy Objects (GPOs) are a fundamental feature in Windows environments that allow administrators to manage the configuration and behavior of computers…

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Step-by-Step PowerShell GPO Example

Step-by-Step PowerShell GPO Example Table of Contents Open PowerShell as Administrator Create a New GPO Link the GPO to an Organizational Unit Set a Registry Value in the GPO View the Details of the GPO Force GPO Updates Additional Notes Open PowerShell as Administrator in the Start Menu, right-click, and selectRun as Administrator. Create a…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Computer Registries

Unlocking the Secrets of Computer Registries Table of Contents Introduction: What Are Registries in Modern Computing? Windows Registry: The Backbone of PC Configuration Linux Configuration Files: The Power of Decentralization macOS and iOS: Plist Files for a Streamlined Approach Android: The Modular Approach to Configuration Examples of Common Registry Changes Caveats: Why You Shouldn’t Tinker…

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