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.
What is a server?
If your business has grown beyond you and a handful of employees, you’ve probably realized that your business needs a better way to share data–and
Different Types of Servers
Different Types of Servers When it comes to setting up a server in your business, you have plenty of options to choose from. Here, we’ll
Ways to Help Prevent Data Theft
Ways to Help Prevent Data Theft If you pay any attention to tech news these days, you’ll see story upon story about hackers, leaked passwords
Hardware versus Software Encryption
With the low prices and convenience of flash drives, USB drives and external hard drives, the chances are greater than ever that your company’s sensitive
Migrate from Novell NetWare to Windows Server
Migrate from NetWare to Windows Server Novell NetWare has been a solid choice in IT environments since the 1980’s. Unfortunately, Novell announced the end of
Why Upgrade Exchange Server to Exchange Online or 365?
Why Upgrade Exchange Server to Exchange Online or 365? If your small business is using Exchange Server, you may want to consider upgrading to Exchange
Upgrading Your Asterisk Phone System
If you use a VoIP phone system in your small business, you may not know that they require software updates, just like any other software
Why Recycle Old Computers with Us
What do you do with your old equipment when it comes time to get that new computer or replace that 4 lb. laptop? Do you
Why would someone want to hack your company?
We’ve heard small-business owners ask time and time again, “Why would I need to be concerned about security? There’s nothing valuable on my servers, so
The Dangers of Dust in Your Computer
By now, you’ve heard that the dust found in your computer could be harmful to it. But how could something as innocuous as dust be
How to Clean a Malware-Infected Computer
Sometimes your computer catches a nasty virus or malware no matter how careful you are. It could be that a legitimate document was infected by
Do you need to spend a fortune on surge protectors?
The quick answer is no. Most surge protectors are based on the same technology, and how fast they switch on is similar amongst even the
Should You Leave Your Computer on at Night?
The question of whether or not you should leave your computer on overnight has been debated as long as we can remember. On one hand,
Do Magnets Destroy Hard Drives?
Do Magnets Destroy Hard Drives? In an episode of Breaking Bad, Jesse Pinkman suggested using a magnet to destroy the data on a laptop hard
Should You Leave Your Laptop Plugged In?
With laptop sales growing steadily and as manufacturers continue to up the specs, more and more people are using laptops and ultrabooks as their main
What is a CAPTCHA?
Have you ever visited a website and had to enter a bunch of random, hard-to-read characters? Ever wonder why you had to enter them? Well,
How to Share Your Outlook Contacts without Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Outlook is a popular email client for business, and many businesses use it for email, even if they’re not using Exchange Server. If you’re
Do Macs Get Viruses?
Do Macs Get Viruses? Over the past decade, one of the reasons to buy an Apple computer over a Windows computer was the idea that
