EMPIST Tech Talk Weekly Newsletter: Tuesday, September 8, 2020

EMPIST’s Tech Talk News  

The EMPIST Weekly Newsletter 

EMPIST’s tech talk is here to bring you the latest tech news, marketing updates, trivia, and more. Let’s begin!  

EMPIST’s Tech Talk Update 

Amazon’s app is getting a makeover! Some app users may have already noticed that Amazon refreshed its shopping app with a new color scheme and navigation capabilities for iPhone users. All these changes will roll out for all iOS users by the end of this month in the United States. Updates for Android users will follow the iOS improvements. Read the full story >>

EMPIST’s Tech Talk Blog  

EMPIST Ranks in Expertise’s Top 20 Best Managed Service Providers in Chicago List 

The Expertise Best Managed Service Providers of 2020 

After over 20 years in business, EMPIST is honored to be selected among the top 20 MSPs in Chicago on the Expertise Best Managed Service Providers list this year. EMPIST manages and monitors technology for businesses of all sizes with our Support + Managed Services offerings. Our award-winning Managed Services allow you to focus on running your business while we take care of all the tech. Read the blog >>

EMPIST’s Tech Talk Tip 

From the EMPIST Help Desk 

Password-protect your files: A easy way to lock sensitive files on your computer is to create an encrypted archive. You likely have a copy of 7-Zip, WinRAR, or The Unarchiver (Mac) or some equivalent on your computer. All you must do is create a new archive, select to encrypt its contents, and password-protect the file. 

EMPIST’s Tech Talk Trivia 

Question: In 2004, who said that email spam would be solved?  

EMPIST’s Tech Talk Marketing Spotlight 

Red Wing Shoes has put out a new social media campaign to challenge other brands to promote jobs as Labor Day draws near. The footwear company’s goal is to help 25 million unemployed Americans find employment by encouraging businesses to post their job openings with the hashtag #LaborDayOn. Read the full story >>

Trivia Answer: Bill Gates 

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