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11/30/2023

New iOS 17 Feature Alert: NameDrop & Privacy Considerations

With the recent rollout of iPhone's iOS 17, there's a buzzworthy new feature to talk about: NameDrop. 🤝 This innovative tool simplifies contact sharing by allowing iPhone users to transfer their details to another device just by holding their phones close together. A handy feature for networking, right?

But here's a thought - what about privacy? NameDrop is enabled by default, raising important questions about unintended data sharing. 🛡️

How does it work?
To use NameDrop, ensure AirDrop is active and set to 'Everyone'. Bring the top of your iPhone near another device, and voilà - a glow indicates a successful pairing, offering options to share or receive contact info.

Want more control?
If you're like me and prefer to keep a tight lid on your contact details, disabling NameDrop is easy. Here’s how:

1. Go to Settings 🛠️
2. Tap on General
3. Select AirDrop
4. Toggle off the "Bringing Devices Together" option.

By turning off NameDrop, you decide when and how your contact details are shared, putting privacy back in your hands. 🤲

As we embrace technological advancements, let's not forget the importance of privacy. Stay informed and choose the settings that work best for you!

03/03/2022

The chart below from Hive Systems shows how important it is to have password policies in place, and to enable Multi-Factor Authentication.

Using a different password for every account puts you at lower risk if any web site you use is breached. Never use the same password twice.

A secure password manager allows you to use randomized passwords, and you don't need to remember them or write them down. This is a great way to keep your accounts safe.

Reach out to if you have any questions regarding password managers, password policies, security, and enabling Multi-Factor Authentication.

🎉 It's here! The 2022 update to our famous Hive Systems Password Table that's been seen in the news and shared everywhere. Download the high resolution version and read our comprehensive methodology behind it at www.hivesystems.io/password

03/02/2022

We are hiring! ClayGen is currently looking for a Marketing Coordinator who will be responsible for managing social media accounts, blog articles, and more. Check out the job description and apply now if you're interested in becoming part of our vibrant team. https://claygen.ca/careers/

12/15/2021

Understanding your customers' opinions, attitudes, and emotional connections to your brand is called brand sentiment. This leading indicator can help inform how you're doing in terms of your customer experience, product quality, price competitiveness, and loyalty.

Sign up to stay in touch and download the e-book "Essential Key Performance Indicators for Small and Mid-Size Business." Once you've measured your business outcomes from brand sentiment, let us know when you're ready to make a change.

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10/26/2021

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Review the Empower Process infographic to learn the 7 steps for selecting the right business management solution.

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10/06/2021

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fraud Protection is a trusted data platform that identifies operational, compliance, and credit risks while working to protect your revenue. This infographic visualizes the details and benefits in one easy-to-comprehend visual.

Microsoft has the tools, resources, and experience to help your business manage financial risk while fighting against fraud. This infographic visually represents potential vulnerabilities and explains how fraud detection serves to eliminate them.

08/19/2021

From startups to enterprises, organizations around the world are using Power Apps to build professional, custom apps to solve their challenges. Access this infographic to learn about the top 10 innovation areas that are influencing app development.

From startups to enterprises, thousands of organizations around the world are using Microsoft Power Apps to build professional, custom apps to solve their challenges. This infographic outlines the top 10 innovation areas to watch.

07/19/2021

Wild & Wolf seamlessly transitioned from their outdated legacy systems to , which provided them with a single platform where they could access all their businesses. Watch this video to see their transformation.

Find out how one global company removed outdated, legacy systems and truly transformed the way they ran their business with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Quickly outgrowing their disjointed systems, Wild & Wolf desperately needed a single platform to use across all their businesses.

06/17/2021

Develop an action plan and adjust strategies for your team by compiling an accurate "big picture." Discover five important keys to provide insights and recommendations to your team with this infographic from .

Orchestrating data from multiple sources is important when compiling an accurate "big picture" to inform strategic action. This infographic offers 5 keys to provide insights and recommendations to your team.

06/14/2021

is ubiquitous and only increasing. Early reports from 2020 document a full 3% rise since 2018. is here to help with a world-class fraud protection platform that safeguards over 1 billion transactions for .

Last year alone there were more than 650,000 reports of identity theft, with most consumers reporting credit card fraud and loan fraud.

05/14/2021

Did you know a managed service provider can save your business up to 70% when compared with hiring your own team? ClayGen IT Solutions and Consulting will provide you with a dedicated account manager — a single point of contact for all your IT needs.

Find out what a Managed Service provider like Claygen can do for your .

It’s well-established that most modern businesses rely on Information Technology (IT) for some, if not all, of their processes. Most business owners and managers, however, don’t have the time or…

05/06/2021

Office is quickly moving away from bulk emails to multimedia-rich, chat-based . But what's causing this change? Read this article to learn about the 5 major trends that are shaping the future of today's , then contact ClayGen Consulting Inc. to get started with digital collaboration.

Industry experts explain how teamwork and collaboration is changing.