October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Do Your Part, Be CyberSmart

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When it comes to keeping sensitive and personal data safe, it’s up to everyone to do their part to protect it.

Together.

Do Your Part, #BeCyberSmart” is this year’s theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which focuses on raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across the United States.

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Why a Google Review Isn’t Displaying

Google Review for Lireo Designs, highlighting 15 five-star reviews with a list of the most recent reviews.

I was confused.

After successfully completing a web project for a new client, I asked if my client would submit a Google review for my work.

The design changes, updates, and security changes I made on their existing WordPress site were extensive and my client was very pleased with the completed work.

My client was happy to write the review, replying back to me to let me know they had submitted it.

But for some reason, the review didn’t display in my Google My Business listing.

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Is Gmail or Facebook Down? Check Status with Downdetector

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Almost every week, one of my friends or colleagues asks on Twitter or Facebook whether Gmail or Facebook is down. Or if anyone is having connection issues with a specific Internet Service Provider (ISP).

I’ve been in that situation and I’m sure you have, too.

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