Starting in July 2018, Google Chrome will mark all HTTP sites as “not secure,” according to a blog post published February 8, 2018 by Chrome security product manager Emily Schechter. Chrome currently displays a neutral information icon, but starting with version 68, the browser will warn users with an extra notification in the address bar. Chrome currently marks HTTPS-encrypted sites with a green lock icon and “Secure” sign. Google has been nudging users away from unencrypted sites for years, but this is the most forceful nudge yet. Google search began down-ranking unencrypted sites in 2015, and the following year, the […]
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Data Recovery: How to Recover From a Hard Drive Failure
Unfortunately, most home users, and many business users, do not back up their systems. Moreover, many small businesses have older back-up procedures that are often ineffective for recovering files. Of course, you can run down to your neighborhood electronics store and purchase a replacement drive for your computer, but what about your data on the failed hard drive? How important was it? Did you save it or back it up? What to do: If you need to recover data on the hard drive, the first thing to do is avoid trying to reboot or doing anything that involves the drive. […]
Five Reasons Why Outsourcing IT Will Save You Money
Five reasons to consider outsourcing IT services. To learn more about what Gartman Technical Services has to offer, schedule a consultation today.