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What is a Firewall, and Why Does It Matter? Hearing "firewall" in the context of computing can be confusing. How does a tall, blazing fire separating rescue teams from people trapped apply to computers? Well, imagine the rescue team using heavy blasts of water to save...

Is Your Tech Partner a Team Player? Business is about relationships. One important relationship today is with a technology partner. This partner will consult on hardware, software, security, and other IT concerns. You can focus on other business priorities, but is...

4 Common Compliance Issues You Might Be Missing Information security is on every business's radar these days. Data drives so much of what we do. Looking to contain the risks, many sectors have established IT compliance regulations. Whether meeting a standard or not,...

5 Best Practices for Buying Technology for Employees Buying technology for personal use can be exciting once you get past the price tag. Yet there are many factors to consider when investing in technology for employee use. There are many digital tools available to...

LetMeIn101: How the Bad Guys Get Your Password Passwords are essential to your cybersafety. You know it, but if you're like the rest of the digital society, you probably have dozens of passwords to remember. It's a lot. So, you might take shortcuts. Taking advantage...

Are You Doing Your IT Due Diligence? The words "due diligence" may make you think of a courtroom drama on television. Surely, that's something only lawyers have to worry about? Not so fast. Due diligence is something your business can be doing, too. Are you covering...

To Backup or To Archive? 'Tis The Question Hamlet worried about whether to be or not. You may be more preoccupied with whether backup or archiving is better for your business. You know you need to secure your data, but how? This article examines the different benefits...

Making Technology Another Target for Continuous Improvement Your business likely talks a lot about continuous improvement. It's everyone's goal, right? Yet "set it and forget it" is a common approach to handling business technology. Here's why IT needs your ongoing...

The Dark Web and Its Impact on Your Business Business owners today know the internet is not only a force for good. Some people exploit the Web for ill intent. They congregate on the Dark Web, and small businesses need to understand the risks. What is the Dark Web? You...

Security Patches - The Better Way to Update Updates often come at the worst moment. You go to shut down your laptop to rush to a meeting, and you get a "Windows is updating. Do not power off" message. Argh! Or you leave your desktop to go to a meeting and come back to...

5 Common Computer Myths DebunkedCommon urban myths would have us believe alligators live in sewers or people put razor blades in kids' candy. Common misconceptions about computers are just as persistent. Here are several IT myths debunked for your benefit.#1 A...

How to Destroy Data Properly When we accidentally delete something, it feels like the end of the world. If a client file or new presentation is deleted, you may have to start again. Oh no! Yet deleting files is not as permanent as you may think. When it comes to...

6 Target Areas to Reduce IT CostsYour business is always looking to reduce costs. Looking at the information technology budget line items is headache inducing. So much money spent in one area, and there's so little you can do about it! But is that really true? IT...

Failure is Not an Option: Getting Rid of Single Points of Failure You might think that your business is going to be OK even if a single device goes down. After all, there are other devices your people can use. It's not as if the entire system is going to fall like...

Are You Due? What to Do When You Get a Renewal Notice Your business relies on any number of service providers. You're likely contracting for domain names, website hosting, data backup, software licenses, to name just a few. And that's only your online presence! So,...

Why Computer Repair Is Best Left to Experts Many of us have one solution to try when something goes wrong with our computers: turn it off and back on again. When that doesn't work, we panic: "How am I supposed to do anything?" People often turn to a friend or family...

Worried about employees clicking on malicious email attachments? Check out this article. It highlights the 5 file types employees are most likely to see in a malicious email and how to identify them.

Time for What Matters: Essential Windows Shortcuts The average person spends 90,000 hours at work. These hours can cost us sleep, affect our mood, and cause us to gain weight. Oh, and work can cause stress, too. We can't give you a "get out of work free" card, but...

Do Macs Get Viruses? Many Apple owners believe their Macintosh computers are immune to viruses. Apple itself has run ad campaigns promising its computers "don't get viruses". And those who have owned a Mac for years, decades even, are particularly prone to believing....

Island Hopping: Not Always a Good Thing The phrase "island hopping" conjures up positive images. You might think of cruising beautiful sandy beaches on a tour of tropical islands. Too bad cybercriminals have given the term a new, less pleasant spin. Island hopping is...

3 Top Reasons for Onsite or Remote Computer Repair No one wants to experience computer problems. Whether it's used for personal or business use, your computer is likely indispensable. Essential customer files are on there! All your downloaded music! The family photos!...

Why is My Brand New Laptop So Slow? Your old computer is beginning to slow down. So, you invest in a shiny new laptop. The clouds part and the sun shines down on this bright and lovely new device. Everything will be faster and easier. Only, from the first day, the new...

Avoiding Growing Pains - Tech Tips for a Thriving Business Maybe you started your business in a basement or home office. It was just you at the beginning. Then, your service or product gained traction. The number of staff grew, and you moved into an office. It's...