--- title: SeedSpark Blogs | Business Growth Services in Charlotte, N.C. | 5-Second Tech Tip (4) description: 5-Second Tech Tip | We'll keep you and your small to medium sized business on track and up to date in the ever evolving world of technology and digital. 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The average internet user now has 100 passwords.At the same time, security professionals always warn us that we should have different passwords for each ... By [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin)   Oct 27, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/how-to-simplify-password-management) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-importance-of-multi-factor-authentication&title=The%20Importance%20of%20Multi-factor%20Authentication&description=Multi-factor%20authentication%20adds%20a%20powerful%20extra%20layer%20of%20protection%20to%20your%20online%20accounts%20by%20dramatically%20decreasing%20your%20susceptibility%20to%20phishing%20attacks.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-importance-of-multi-factor-authentication&text=The%20Importance%20of%20Multi-factor%20Authentication%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-importance-of-multi-factor-authentication) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-importance-of-multi-factor-authentication&title=The%20Importance%20of%20Multi-factor%20Authentication&summary=Multi-factor%20authentication%20adds%20a%20powerful%20extra%20layer%20of%20protection%20to%20your%20online%20accounts%20by%20dramatically%20decreasing%20your%20susceptibility%20to%20phishing%20attacks.) ## [The Importance of Multi-factor Authentication](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-importance-of-multi-factor-authentication) Multi-factor authentication adds a powerful extra layer of protection to your online accounts by dramatically decreasing your susceptibility to phishing attacks. Usernames and passwords are among the favorite targets for attackers. After all, it is far easier to dupe an unsuspecting victim into ... By [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin)   Oct 20, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/the-importance-of-multi-factor-authentication) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/cybersecurity-awareness-month-a-smarter-way-to-protect-yourself-online&title=Cybersecurity%20Awareness%20Month:%20A%20smarter%20way%20to%20protect%20yourself%20online&description=Cybersecurity%20Awareness%20Month:%20A%20smarter%20way%20to%20protect%20yourself%20online.%20October%20is%20Cybersecurity%20Awareness%20Month,%20and%20this%20year%20the%20focus%20is%20on%20the%20human%20element.%20Here%20are%20the%20key%20steps%20you%20need%20to%20take%20to%20protect%20yourself%20online.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/cybersecurity-awareness-month-a-smarter-way-to-protect-yourself-online&text=Cybersecurity%20Awareness%20Month:%20A%20smarter%20way%20to%20protect%20yourself%20online%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/cybersecurity-awareness-month-a-smarter-way-to-protect-yourself-online) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/cybersecurity-awareness-month-a-smarter-way-to-protect-yourself-online&title=Cybersecurity%20Awareness%20Month:%20A%20smarter%20way%20to%20protect%20yourself%20online&summary=Cybersecurity%20Awareness%20Month:%20A%20smarter%20way%20to%20protect%20yourself%20online.%20October%20is%20Cybersecurity%20Awareness%20Month,%20and%20this%20year%20the%20focus%20is%20on%20the%20human%20element.%20Here%20are%20the%20key%20steps%20you%20need%20to%20take%20to%20protect%20yourself%20online.) ## [Cybersecurity Awareness Month: A smarter way to protect yourself online](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/cybersecurity-awareness-month-a-smarter-way-to-protect-yourself-online) October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year the focus is on the human element. Here are the key steps you need to take to protect yourself online. By [Robert Griffin](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/robert-griffin)   Oct 13, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/cybersecurity-awareness-month-a-smarter-way-to-protect-yourself-online) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/crypto-crash-the-future-of-digital-currency&title=Crypto%20Crash:%20The%20Future%20of%20Digital%20Currency&description=Are%20digital%20currencies%20ever%20going%20to%20bounce%20back%20after%20this%20summer’s%20crypto%20crash) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/crypto-crash-the-future-of-digital-currency&text=Crypto%20Crash:%20The%20Future%20of%20Digital%20Currency%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/crypto-crash-the-future-of-digital-currency) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/crypto-crash-the-future-of-digital-currency&title=Crypto%20Crash:%20The%20Future%20of%20Digital%20Currency&summary=Are%20digital%20currencies%20ever%20going%20to%20bounce%20back%20after%20this%20summer’s%20crypto%20crash) ## [Crypto Crash: The Future of Digital Currency](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/crypto-crash-the-future-of-digital-currency) This summer, two significant events occurred that will change the landscape and trajectory of cryptocurrency for the foreseeable future. Celsius Network, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency lenders, filed for bankruptcy protection a month after freezing customer assets in the wake of sharp ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Aug 25, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/crypto-crash-the-future-of-digital-currency) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/sentient-ai-a-benefit-or-risk&title=Sentient%20AI:%20A%20Benefit%20or%20Risk?&description=If%20we%20do%20create%20super-intelligent%20AI,%20what%20happens%20when%20it%20becomes%20sentient) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/sentient-ai-a-benefit-or-risk&text=Sentient%20AI:%20A%20Benefit%20or%20Risk?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/sentient-ai-a-benefit-or-risk) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/sentient-ai-a-benefit-or-risk&title=Sentient%20AI:%20A%20Benefit%20or%20Risk?&summary=If%20we%20do%20create%20super-intelligent%20AI,%20what%20happens%20when%20it%20becomes%20sentient) ## [Sentient AI: A Benefit or Risk?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/sentient-ai-a-benefit-or-risk) We as humans tend to think of ourselves as the most intelligent, evolved creatures on the planet. However, this may not necessarily be true. There's no reason we can't build a machine as smart (or smarter) than us. That raises an interesting question: If we do create super-intelligent AI, what ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Aug 17, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/sentient-ai-a-benefit-or-risk) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-easy-tricks-to-improve-work-ergonomics&title=5%20Easy%20Tricks%20to%20Improve%20Your%20Work%20Ergonomics&description=Here%20are%20some%20quick%20fixes%20you%20can%20implement%20in%20your%20workspace%20that%20will%20minimize%20pain%20while%20improving%20ergonomic%20functionality.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-easy-tricks-to-improve-work-ergonomics&text=5%20Easy%20Tricks%20to%20Improve%20Your%20Work%20Ergonomics%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-easy-tricks-to-improve-work-ergonomics) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-easy-tricks-to-improve-work-ergonomics&title=5%20Easy%20Tricks%20to%20Improve%20Your%20Work%20Ergonomics&summary=Here%20are%20some%20quick%20fixes%20you%20can%20implement%20in%20your%20workspace%20that%20will%20minimize%20pain%20while%20improving%20ergonomic%20functionality.) ## [5 Easy Tricks to Improve Your Work Ergonomics](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-easy-tricks-to-improve-work-ergonomics) For millions of Americans, an average workday means sitting at a desk and computer for eight hours. This work can lead to musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and shoulder pain, and more. An ergonomically correct workspace can reduce body strain and improve job ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Aug 03, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/5-easy-tricks-to-improve-work-ergonomics) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal&title=Microsoft%20and%20Netflix%20Strike%20A%20New%20Deal&description=Netflix%20is%20expected%20to%20launch%20a%20lower-cost%20ad-supported%20option%20in%20late%202022,%20announcing%20a%20partnership%20with%20Microsoft%20as%20its%20new%20ad%20and%20technology%20partner.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal&text=Microsoft%20and%20Netflix%20Strike%20A%20New%20Deal%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal&title=Microsoft%20and%20Netflix%20Strike%20A%20New%20Deal&summary=Netflix%20is%20expected%20to%20launch%20a%20lower-cost%20ad-supported%20option%20in%20late%202022,%20announcing%20a%20partnership%20with%20Microsoft%20as%20its%20new%20ad%20and%20technology%20partner.) ## [Microsoft and Netflix Strike A New Deal](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal) Netflix is expected to launch a lower-cost ad-supported option in late 2022, announcing its partnership with Microsoft as its "global advertising technology and sales partner" to help the streaming service earn revenue through ads. By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jul 26, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/microsoft-and-netflix-new-deal) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised&title=Your%20Online%20Accounts%20Are%20Compromised:%20What’s%20Next?&description=There%20are%20several%20measures%20you%20can%20take%20to%20limit%20damage%20and%20protect%20yourself%20from%20cybercriminals%20in%20the%20event%20of%20a%20data%20breach.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised&text=Your%20Online%20Accounts%20Are%20Compromised:%20What’s%20Next?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised&title=Your%20Online%20Accounts%20Are%20Compromised:%20What’s%20Next?&summary=There%20are%20several%20measures%20you%20can%20take%20to%20limit%20damage%20and%20protect%20yourself%20from%20cybercriminals%20in%20the%20event%20of%20a%20data%20breach.) ## [Your Online Accounts Are Compromised: What’s Next?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised) Data breaches have become all too common in our always-connected, internet-dependent world, but you don’thave to become a victim if your data is stolen online. There are several measures you can take to limit the damage and protect yourself from criminals while keeping your personal finances, ... By [Kevin Kuhlman](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/author/kevin-kuhlman)   Jul 15, 2022 [**](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/online-accounts-compromised) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence&title=Planned%20Obsolescence:%20How%20Long%20Does%20Your%20Tech%20Truly%20Last?&description=While%20planned%20obsolescence%20exists,%20taking%20proper%20safety%20precautions%20can%20extend%20the%20life%20of%20your%20favorite%20electronics.) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence&text=Planned%20Obsolescence:%20How%20Long%20Does%20Your%20Tech%20Truly%20Last?%20-%20https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence&title=Planned%20Obsolescence:%20How%20Long%20Does%20Your%20Tech%20Truly%20Last?&summary=While%20planned%20obsolescence%20exists,%20taking%20proper%20safety%20precautions%20can%20extend%20the%20life%20of%20your%20favorite%20electronics.) ## [Planned Obsolescence: How Long Does Your Tech Truly Last?](https://blog.seedspark.com/blog/planned-obsolescence) Has your device ever stopped working out of the blue? You’ve done all the maintenance, made necessary updates, and kept it in good physical condition. You try everything to resurrect your device, but it won’t come back to life. It seems more apparent every day that tech and other manufactured goods ... 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