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Thanks to the prevalence of smartphones and around-the-clock work hours for many, we're looking at screens more than ever. While smartphones and laptops let us accomplish a lot, looking at a bright screen at night isn't good for you.

The blue light that screens emit mimics the sun, which is fine during the day.

Do you find that your computer is too distracting? The barrage of notifications we receive on every device makes it hard to focus on one task.

This is why Windows 10 has a feature called Focus Assist (formerly Quiet Hours). We'll show you what it can do and other ways to take control of notifications on your PC.
What Is Focus Assist?
All sorts of apps can send you notifications in Windows 10. This includes your email client, apps you've installed, update prompts, and even notifications from websites.

We've explained why your business should upgrade to Windows 10 before. The newest version of Windows includes some great features for both business and personal use.

One of them is Cortana, a virtual assistant that lets you set reminders, open files, search, and much more, all with your voice.

You've probably heard the term "encryption" used a lot recently, even on the evening news. While you may think encryption is only something that tech experts use, you actually use it yourself every day.

Let's look at what encryption actually is, what it does, and why it's important.

If you use Google Chrome, you might notice a small but significant change soon. The browser is now starting to mark certain websites as Not Secure, while you'll no longer see a Secure message on other sites soon.

Why is Chrome doing this, and what does it mean for you? Let's find out.

Junk mail, also known as spam, is a big annoyance. Whether it's advertisements you never signed up for, poorly-worded scams promising you millions, or inappropriate content, nobody wants it in their inbox.

Though both Gmail and Outlook's built-in spam detection is excellent, sometimes junk mail will slip through.

With the multitude of threats facing businesses today, one layer of security simply isn't enough. Because of this, your IT department uses a variety of tools to protect your network and the machines on it from attack.

One new layer that we're excited to offer is Cisco Umbrella.

Thanks to the internet, you can learn almost anything online -- and much of it is free.

Whether you're looking to bolster your credentials or just want to learn about a new subject for fun, these four online learning sites are fantastic.
1. Coursera

Coursera is a great place to learn just about anything.

In June 2018, Apple announced iOS 12, the latest version of the mobile operating system that powers iPhones and iPads. It contains tweaks that will make the whole OS faster, as well as fun features for personal use.

But don't write it off as unimportant.

Today, you rarely access email on just one device. If you're like most business employees, you have an email app on your phone for managing your inbox on-the-go.

If you don't already use it, the Outlook app available for Android and iPhone is really solid and worth using.