What’s my computer’s domain name?
Look up your Computer’s Domain Name on Windows 10 PC. Windows 10: To find the Domain name for your Windows 10 PC, please follow the directions below. Click on the Start Menu. Go to Control Panel. Click System and Security. Click System. You’ll see your computer’s domain name at the bottom next to “Domain:“. In the example below, the…
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How to Automatically Launch Applications at Startup
Did you know you can set your Windows 10 computer to launch any desktop application you want at startup so you can skip having to manually click open everything? Useful examples include your web browser, EHR, VPN, MS Word, etc. Anything you need to do your work or access often should be readily available, not…
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Improving Patient Care by Reducing IT Burdens on Physicians
The words condemning the inefficiencies and excessive administrative tasks of the current electronic health record (EHR) system came directly from the American College of Physicians (ACP). They called it “inefficient, excessive, and imposing”. The ACP said that EHR systems divert time from patient care and contribute to physician burnout. It was a wholesale condemnation of…
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Preventing Password Fatigue & Stress
Stress alert! The biggest password problem might be the fatigue and stress. Password stress happens when users must memorize and type a large number of passwords on a consistent basis. Nobody wants to remember and type a long and complex password. The problem is that good security means unique usernames and passwords that are both long…
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Bluetooth Proximity Lock for Workstations
Bluetooth proximity lock for computers allows you to lock and unlock computers with a Bluetooth signal (Bluetooth token or phone). Some Bluetooth PC lock models use active Bluetooth connections. Some are easier to use while others have more dynamic features for IT admins with a central admin console. Though this may require some setup or…
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Security Key – Multi Factor Authentication
Security Key for Multi-Factor Authentication explained. Hardware-based MFA keys provide an additional layer of security to your computers, website accounts, and desktop application accounts. Security key-based login is an authentication mechanism that uses a dedicated hardware device to grant the user access to a system rather than using a password or other non-hardware based means…
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Computer frozen/stuck on login screen. Can’t log in.
Computer screen stuck at login? If you have attempted to log in using GateKeeper (whether automatic, PIN, touch, or Enter key) and the login screen is stuck, you’ll see the Windows loading circle of dots. To fix the issue, follow the instructions below to perform a hard reset of your computer: 1. Press the computer’s…
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Authentication Methods
What is an Authentication Method? Authentication is a security mechanism that requires predetermined evidence (factor) before being granted authorization to a system. 2FA is consists of two different required authentication methods. MFA may require more than two factors of authentication before a user can access a system. The most common examples of authentication factors are…
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Preventing Man-in-the-Middle Attacks with GateKeeper.
Prevent man-in-the-middle attacks using GateKeeper 2FA. Using a 2-factor authentication solution prevents malicious actors from successfully executing a man-in-the-middle attack, even if a password is stolen. The thief would still need the second authentication factor to gain access to the targeted account. Man-in-the-middle attacks involve a malicious actor listening in on communications. A typical example…
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