Technology and Security News
We support hundreds of businesses. We see a lot of things. We’ll blog about tech issues, security, and things we see that affect business in hopes to improve the lives of people who use a computer at work.
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The Benefits of Cloud Antivirus Software
The Internet has brought with it a new level of ease and convenience that we have never known before. Smartphones and tablets are now being
Ways to Improve Network Security for Free
Ways to Improve Network Security for Free Ensuring adequate network security has become essential, not only for big businesses, but for small and medium-sized businesses.
The Benefits of Employing a Managed Services Provider (MSP)
Keeping up with the rapidly evolving technological requirements of business processes – from customer acquisition and day-to-day management to marketing and sales force management –
The Current Role of Information Technology (IT)
Information Technology (IT) is an essential tool for successful communication and for the improvement of many important fields in our lives: education, business, culture, marketing,
Avoiding Network Downtime
Avoiding Network Downtime The minute you say it, the next two questions inevitably start issuing from every staff member’s mouth: “Whom do we call?” and,
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Responding to a Network Attack
When you experience a higher number of pop up windows than usual, a slower processing speed or passwords being changed without authorization, you might think
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Common Cloud Myths
Common Cloud Myths The joke in our industry is that there is no cloud. It’s just someone else’s server you’re renting. With that said, the
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3 Tips to Enhance The Effectiveness of Your Passwords
Many aspects of online security have become very complex with the increase in digital commerce. As cyber protection becomes more sophisticated, simple parts of your
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IT Disaster Recovery Tips for Your Business
IT Disaster Recovery Tips for Your Business Businesses in should consider investing in a disaster recovery plan. Any organization can be hit by a devastating
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How do I recover a lost password?
ACCESS DENIED. These are pretty frustrating words to see when you try to log into a system or program. So, what happens when you forget
About the CyptoLocker Virus
Viruses can be annoying, but the CryptoLocker virus (and other crypto-malware infections) are down right scary. They may appear like any other type of ransomware,
When Should We Upgrade Our Company’s Server?
It used to be servers could easily last 10 years, and for the money spent, they should have! Today, technology changes so fast, it doesn’t
Comcast Construction Costs – We Can Help!
Are you trying to get high speed internet, phone service, or TV into your business and not able to get it due to construction costs?
The Importance of Data Center Monitoring
Today’s data centers are evolving quickly in order to keep up with the demands of cloud computing, web-based applications, high-availability services and the rest of
Microsoft Exchange Server: Hosted vs. On-Site
Starting with version 2010, Exchange Server added the capability of being hosted in an offsite location or via a hosting service. Since then, many IT
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Microsoft Office 365 Small Business Premium
Microsoft recently released Office 365 Small Business Premium, the latest version of their ubiquitous Office software suite. Office 365 is Microsoft’s online version of Office
Protecting Your Privacy Online
We recently discussed just how public your online privacy actually is. If online privacy is a concern in your business, it may have been a
Reduce Your Company’s Phone Bill or Internet Bill
How to Reduce Your Company’s Phone or Internet Bill Unfortunately, there are just some expenses your business needs nowadays in order to stay competitive–things like