You’ve probably heard that you should replace your business computer every 5 years. However, it can be hard to wrap your head around the price tag when your aging computers seem to be “working just fine”. So, why should seemingly “okay” computers still be replaced before their 5-year mark? Today, …
A Closer Look at Mobile Device Management
Most modern-day workers rely on mobile devices to boost productivity and flexibility. Yet all too often, mobile IT management is greatly overlooked. Are your mobile devices being properly managed, supported, and secured? If not, we’re here to help. MOBILE DEVICE SECURITY When cellphones, tablets, and laptops walk out the door, …
Are Managed IT Support and Services Right for You?
Building your business’s IT system can feel like a huge task. It can be even more difficult to maintain the system properly, preventing downtime and assuring that your business runs smoothly. While some companies opt for an internal IT person/team, others choose to outsource an IT provider. We understand that …
5 Tips for Working Remotely
So, your job grants you the perks of working outside of the office. Working from home is a fantastic privilege, but with it comes equal responsibility. You’ll want a work-space that inspires productivity, fosters communication, and ensures cyber-security. As a remote-friendly company ourselves, we’ve put together a few safety tips …
National Cookie Day- December 4
Did you know that December 4th is National Cookie Day? Rather than celebrate with sweet treats, we thought we’d take the opportunity to talk about a different kind of cookie. What is a computer “cookie”? A cookie is a small holder of information. When visiting a website, that website may …
Employee Cyber Security Training
Over the last several years, data breaches have turned from front page news – into an almost normal occurrence. Employees are your first line of defense. Unfortunately, human error causes a majority of the breaches. So, to help our managed clients, we’re addressing this growing issue by offering FREE employee …
Choosing Secure Passwords
Everything requires a password today. Passwords can become a huge nuisance to keep track of, especially if your IT systems enforce password policies. However, within small-medium businesses, passwords are often the only thing that separates IT systems and data from the outside world. Because of this, it’s crucial that these …
How to avoid “Microsoft Support” scammers
Over the past month or two, we’ve been made aware of several instances where our customers received phone calls from “Microsoft”. It’s important to know that Microsoft will never call you to report an issue with your computer. These people are simply scam artists/cyber-criminals, trying to gain access to your …
How to Avoid Ransomware
Two years ago, we wrote an article about CryptoLocker. Around that time, the virus had made its menacing debut and sent waves throughout the IT industry. CryptoLocker was named the worst virus in 10 years. The Evolution of Crypto Today, we’re here to write about how to avoid ransomware. In …