How do you know when your data is secure? In business today, almost everyone knows that backups are an absolute necessity, but there are no clear standards that helps you know your data is safe. It seems like there are new appliances and cloud services being created every day that
October is cyber security month – a month dedicated to ensuring that you and your business are as safe from online threats as possible. Cyber security threats are real, and they are more common than you may think. Whether it is a phishing scam coming through your e-mail or targeted
Every computer should have a password, especially business computers! It is hard to tell what might happen to your computer and when you think about all of the information you keep there, it is best to take measures to make sure your information is safe. This is especially true if
Windows Defender is Microsoft’s security and threat detection software that is built into Windows 10. Windows Defender is a great tool that is rarely utilized and is completely free with the Windows 10 operating system. To use this tool you will need to go into your settings and make sure
Antivirus does not always catch every little detail and for this reason it is a good idea to run a backup scan on your computer in addition to your antivirus so that you can be sure that your computer is in top running condition. HitmanPro is a program that runs
Microsoft Excel 2016 is an extremely useful tool that can make sense of almost any data you put into it once you learn how to use it. There are a few updates to the functionality and user interface in Excel 2016 that we will be reviewing so that you will
Have you ever had to consider changing a service provider such as your IT support partner? This poses some particular problems that are unique when you are talking about someone who has complete access to all of your company data. Its rather obvious that if you are facing a hostile
It might seem early to be thinking about the end of the financial year, but by starting to plan your end of year strategy now, you can ensure that you are left in the best possible position for when tax season comes around. One of the most common strategies for
In the world of information technology you need to be able to help customers globally and in real time so that you can resolve issues on the fly. Remote access support makes that possible. With remote support capabilities, it is as if we were sitting in front of your computer
Have you ever thought of hiring an in-house IT technician? Maybe you have worked with a 3rd party individual to support your network for years but now you feel like you aren’t getting the customer support you need. Your company is growing fast and you feel like you have outgrown
Keeping your computer clean and fast is a constant process and there are many tools that can help you accomplish it. CCleaner is a great free tool that can help you clean up all of the junk that accumulates on your computer. Every applications leaves a data trail that takes
Have you ever considered how you, as a client, motivate your IT provider to support your company? Like every business, your IT partner is in business to make money. In the IT field there are a few different ways to provide support while accomplishing that goal. In our last newsletter
When it comes to working with an IT provider for your small business, there are two main ways of accessing their services. The two different forms of accessibility are approximately equivalent when it comes to cost, but can have very different impacts on your work life and efficiency. Different IT
Do you ever feel like you are the hub through which all too much information flows? Perhaps if you could reduce the number of pointless responsibilities that you have so that you can focus on the important ones, your business would be better off. Here is a quick assessment of
How do you know when your data is secure? In business today, almost everyone knows that backups are an absolute necessity, but there are no clear standards that helps you know your data is safe. It seems like there are new appliances and cloud services being created every day that
October is cyber security month – a month dedicated to ensuring that you and your business are as safe from online threats as possible. Cyber security threats are real, and they are more common than you may think. Whether it is a phishing scam coming through your e-mail or targeted
Every computer should have a password, especially business computers! It is hard to tell what might happen to your computer and when you think about all of the information you keep there, it is best to take measures to make sure your information is safe. This is especially true if
Windows Defender is Microsoft’s security and threat detection software that is built into Windows 10. Windows Defender is a great tool that is rarely utilized and is completely free with the Windows 10 operating system. To use this tool you will need to go into your settings and make sure
Antivirus does not always catch every little detail and for this reason it is a good idea to run a backup scan on your computer in addition to your antivirus so that you can be sure that your computer is in top running condition. HitmanPro is a program that runs
Microsoft Excel 2016 is an extremely useful tool that can make sense of almost any data you put into it once you learn how to use it. There are a few updates to the functionality and user interface in Excel 2016 that we will be reviewing so that you will
Have you ever had to consider changing a service provider such as your IT support partner? This poses some particular problems that are unique when you are talking about someone who has complete access to all of your company data. Its rather obvious that if you are facing a hostile
It might seem early to be thinking about the end of the financial year, but by starting to plan your end of year strategy now, you can ensure that you are left in the best possible position for when tax season comes around. One of the most common strategies for
In the world of information technology you need to be able to help customers globally and in real time so that you can resolve issues on the fly. Remote access support makes that possible. With remote support capabilities, it is as if we were sitting in front of your computer
Have you ever thought of hiring an in-house IT technician? Maybe you have worked with a 3rd party individual to support your network for years but now you feel like you aren’t getting the customer support you need. Your company is growing fast and you feel like you have outgrown
Keeping your computer clean and fast is a constant process and there are many tools that can help you accomplish it. CCleaner is a great free tool that can help you clean up all of the junk that accumulates on your computer. Every applications leaves a data trail that takes
Have you ever considered how you, as a client, motivate your IT provider to support your company? Like every business, your IT partner is in business to make money. In the IT field there are a few different ways to provide support while accomplishing that goal. In our last newsletter
When it comes to working with an IT provider for your small business, there are two main ways of accessing their services. The two different forms of accessibility are approximately equivalent when it comes to cost, but can have very different impacts on your work life and efficiency. Different IT
Do you ever feel like you are the hub through which all too much information flows? Perhaps if you could reduce the number of pointless responsibilities that you have so that you can focus on the important ones, your business would be better off. Here is a quick assessment of
Why More SMBs are Turning to the Cloud to Reduce TCO More small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) seem to be taking the initiative to learn more about the benefits of the cloud. Determining why SMBs have this sudden keen interest in the cloud isn’t all that tricky.
Why SMBs Must Proactively Address the Threat of Mobile Hacks More cyber criminals are targeting small-to-medium sized businesses. One reason for this is too many workplaces have insufficient bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies in place. Some have none at all. Although firms are generally more knowledgeable about network security risks than
