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Browser extensions can see everything you do online. Which ones are worth having, how to vet one before installing, and why a clogged toolbar is a security risk for home and business users.

Phishing gets past every firewall because it works on people. How to spot fake links, lookalike domains and urgency tricks, plus what to do if you clicked, from a Cape Town IT support team.

Ten minutes in your browser settings beats any incognito myth: strict tracking protection, HTTPS-only mode, private search engines, and what the padlock really means. A practical privacy guide.

VPN advertising promises anonymity and total security. A plain guide to what a VPN really protects, what it can’t, and when home users and businesses in South Africa actually need one.

Firewalls come built into your router and your computer. What a firewall actually does, the four mistakes people make with them, and when a home or business network needs more.

Router firmware updates, remote access, UPnP and DNS filtering: the network settings that matter most for a secure home or small business network, explained by a local IT technician.

Your CCTV camera and your banking laptop should not share a network. How guest networks and VLANs separate visitors, smart devices and security systems, for homes and guesthouses.

WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 explained: what the security setting on your router means, why the old ones are crackable in minutes, and which mode to choose for your home or business WiFi.

Coffee shop and hotel WiFi risks explained plainly by a Cape Town IT technician: fake hotspots, captive portals, and the six habits that keep you safe on public WiFi.

Most home WiFi runs on default router settings. An ARTRIBE Tech technician in Somerset West explains the 7 weak spots we find on every network, and how to fix each one.

Who is Izandla ZeAfrika? The name Izandla ZeAfrika means “Hands of Africa” in Zulu. The company is a registered, faith-based Non-Profit Organisation in Northern KwaZulu-Natal involved in various projects ranging from play groups, youth empowerment, outreaches, material relief and other charity work. Originally founded by Tarryn and Christoff Bell, Izandla ZeAfrika now includes various caregivers,…

The holidays are long gone and we’re solidly in mid-January, you’re returning to your regular routine and finding yourself thinking “now what?” To help you chase away those back-to-work blues there’s nothing better than an energising game plan for the year ahead. While you may have a list of personal New Year’s resolutions already, we’d…

What is a retainer? A retainer is an agreement where a client pays (usually monthly) in advance for a dedicated amount of service hours of a company or freelancer. It differs from the usual ad hoc system, where the client will be quoted first and then pay individually for each project/ service as they go…

Our broad experience in working with a wide variety of businesses locally and abroad, our dedication and commitment to go the extra mile and our high level of skill are all aspects our clients appreciate about our ARTribe services. In our quest to extend our client base further and assist even more companies to take their…

Expos are a great way to showcase your products and services, get clients, be seen, network and build your business. Especially in certain industries exhibiting at a few shows a year can boost your sales enormously. However, for smaller companies who don’t have endless funds available, it would be wise to consider which shows are…

In honour of Women’s Day we’d like to feature a special client and friend: Desiree Liebenberg, owner of Donato Events. After many years’ experience in the event management industry, Desi was generously given the reigns to the FAB Bridal Expo and the Winelands Bridal Fair by the previous organisers and so started her own company, Donato Events…

Most small businesses are aware of the fact that they need a website and a basic social media presence to be found by potential customers, but not all of them realise the amazing benefits of blogging for their business. Here are 5 (we think) obvious reasons why you should be using this great platform: 1.…

We all love to travel, but not everyone manages to turn this passion into a creative business venture. Kristina Gransee and Candi Durr founded Touch Go Travel in 2017, a travel company catering mostly for inbound tourists coming from Germany to South Africa. Kristina grew up in Germany and has much personal travel experience, having…

It is a pleasure working with Tersius Swanepoel, the owner of Cornice, Ceilings & Deco, a one-stop-shop for cornices, ceilings and other décor items for building and DIY projects. His experience in the industry is of great value to clients who need expert advice for installing cornices and ceilings. Cornice, Ceilings & Deco have recently…

Website design client Worcester In an endeavour to showcase some of our favourite clients we are launching a series of blogs to highlight their businesses and activities. One of the perks of being in the website design business is that we get to know so many interesting types of companies from a wide range of…

For the love of art and a good friend we attended the launch of a thought provoking exhibition at Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch. With the theme of “Lords of Winter”, this selection of artworks was described as follows: In a show about beasts and monsters the artists explore the shadow side of humanity and the…

Recently we were asked by a client to wine and dine at a hip new hotel in Sunset Beach, Cape Town, and write a personal review on our experience. More than happy to oblige we spent a lazy Saturday lunch exploring the newly opened Bliss Boutique Hotel and enjoyed a taste of a few of…