Terrapin Small Biz Connection

In episode 30 of the Team Nerd Tech Show (and our first-ever extended video cut!), Tim and Ruthy are chatting first about Facebook: are they really listening through your microphone in order to send you more targeted ads? Also, what the heck is a vulnerability test for small business? Let alone a 'pen test' (penetration test'? Tim tells us the difference between the two and whether it's worth it for small businesses to even do them in the first place and how to go about getting it done. We're also discussing a new pair of 'robot shorts' that makes walking easier. It sounds gimmicky at first, but the help for people with limited mobility could be lifechanging.

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This week, for episode 29, we're first talking about the Cambridge Analytica bust-up and how it has come to light that Facebook may have known more than they let on. We also chat about the new privacy changes Facebook is rolling out- are they in good faith? Then, Tim breaks down his 4 favorite cloud sharing apps for small businesses: Dropbox, GDrive, ShareSync, and OneDrive. Are they all the same? What should you look for when choosing a platform? He's sharing the good, the bad, and what you might not have thought about yet.

Hi nerds! This week, we have something a little different for you in honor of Labor Day weekend. We're replaying one of our oldie-but-goodie episodes, allllll about what small businesses owners can do to not only prevent data hacks from occurring but how to recover from them with minimal damage to your company. This was originally episode number 12, and it's one of our most downloaded episodes of all time. And no wonder- Tim drops some serious tech nerd info bombs in this one, so I'm sure you're going to come away with real, helpful info you can put to use today.

For this week, episode 28, we're talking about the concept of ransomware insurance. Experts say the best way to stop thieves from continuing to target business with ransomware is to not pay- but should you have insurance anyway, in the event payment seems like your only option? Plus, a service that helps people recover their stolen data with free encryption keys. We also chat about Sen Jack Bergman's efforts to get internet to Michigan's UP, and talk about the question: are clocks actually too precise?

This week (episode 27), we're chatting about the hacking of smartwatches: is this something that we should even worry about? Then, Tim does a deep dive into the concept of outsourcing in small businesses. When should you seek out a tech freelancer, what to look for, and when to leave the outsourcing to the experts (like Tim!). Later, we discuss a NYT article that dismisses the idea of sleep tracking, something we both do, and find value in!

In this week's episode, #26 (*not* episode 25, as mistakenly called on the show) we're chatting about the "logic bomb" Seimens recently revealed they were stung with. Should other small businesses be wary of this happening to them? Also, what do you do with old data; those files from back in the day, family photos, old business spreadsheets in software no longer updated? Tim's got some fresh ideas on what to keep and what to delete. Lastly, we're exploring the virtual reality of ancient sites.

This week, for episode 25, Tim and Ruth are chatting about a very nerve-wracking cell phone hack you should be aware of: SIM stealing. Then, we get into why FaceApp is the WORST app you could be doing right now. The old-age pictures may look funny on Facebook, but don't forget that the Russian tech team who created this app now own every photo you took and can use it in any way they wish. We're also talking about Bill Gates, who is apparently a time-traveling guru, as in 1999 he predicted 15 things that would happen in tech... and they all came true. Spooky!

This week, we're giving an update on the ransom hacks on US municipalities: who got hacked, how much was it, why some lessons are learned the hard way. We also talk in-house chat programs and why they're sometimes more secure than email for communication between team members. Lastly, it's a stroll down memory lane as we talk about 40 years of the laptop.

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In this week's episode, we're chatting all about why you should NEVER use a business' free wifi unless you've got a VPN already set up- and while we're at it, avoid those USB charging ports in airports as well! We also talk about best practices for onboarding and offboarding new employees, the systems you should have in place to keep your data safe and update on attempted hacking of US power grids and what is being done about that right now.

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This week, for episode 22, Tim and Ruth chat all things cloud-based for your business. Is it safe enough to keep ALL your business data in the cloud, or should you do a hybrid of cloud and local? What are the risks? How can you safeguard against disasters? We're also diving into the topic of President Trump's most recent Farm Bill and how he's trying to bring high speed internet to rural areas throughout the country, and what that means for the economy of farms. Lastly, we touch on a cool NASA story about how the 1969 moon landing was broadcast in color and what that meant back in the day.