Tom’s Tek Tips – Controltek
As the world becomes more and more increasingly digitized, the confluence of video games, social media, and child cybersecurity has become a pressing concern for many parents. While platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite serve as entertaining gateways to virtual escapades, they also come bundled with chat features that can inadvertently open doors to…
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Tom’s Tek Tips, Child Cybersecurity Edition: Username and Password Hygiene
Join Tom and special guest, Samantha, a young cybersecurity expert, as they discuss crucial aspects of password hygiene and online security, especially for children. From creating complex yet memorable passwords to practicing selective sharing, explore the importance of safeguarding digital information. Also, dive deep into the mechanisms of storing passwords and the benefits of multi-factor…
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Tom’s Tek Tips, Child Cybersecurity Edition: Sharing of Personal Information and Photos
In the final part of the special Cyber Security Child Safety mini-series, Tom and Samantha delve into the crucial topic of safely sharing personal information and photos online. With advanced artificial intelligence that can replicate voices and videos, recognizing malicious actors has become challenging. This episode emphasizes the necessity of sharing information only when one…
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Tom’s Tek Tips, Child Cybersecurity Edition: Child Safety for the Summer
In this special edition of Tom’s Tek Tips, the focus is on child safety for online activities, particularly during the summer. Tom, alongside his daughter Sam, shares essential tips to stay safe online. Key advice includes maintaining good username hygiene by avoiding personal identifiers, creating passwords that are secure yet memorable, and storing them in…
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Private equity is entering a period of adjustment after decades of expansion fueled by falling interest rates and abundant capital. That long-running tailwind reversed beginning in 2022, when interest rates rose sharply, disrupting deal activity, slowing exits, and bringing renewed attention to a long-standing vulnerability in private markets: liquidity. Industry reports have highlighted softer fundraising,…
Getting SPD Teams to the Table: Why Sterile Processing Deserves a Central Role in Surgical Planning and Operations
Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) remain the backbone of safe surgical care, yet across the country, they’re still routinely left out of early decision-making around products, construction, staffing, and case planning. As hospitals juggle tighter margins, higher patient acuity, and growing procedural demands, the consequences of excluding SPD voices become unmistakably real—showing up in daily…
WireXpert MP Wire Mapping Overview
In modern network installations, speed alone isn’t enough—precision is what keeps systems reliable and downtime low. Tools like the WireXpert MP cable certifier reflect how far copper cable diagnostics have evolved, moving beyond simple pass-or-fail testing into actionable insight. By running a full 500 MHz sweep on a Category 6A link, technicians can…
Why Connectivity Has Become the Cornerstone of Modern Industrial Automation
Industrial automation is in the middle of a profound shift, as manufacturers push beyond basic control toward fully connected, data-driven operations that bridge the plant floor and the enterprise. What began years ago as early experiments in digital transformation—simply getting PLC data into IT systems—has now accelerated into a critical business imperative fueled by…
