
December 31st, 2019
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 improve the day-to-day way…

December 26th, 2019
7 Things You Need to Know About Ransomware
Ransomware is a well-named type of cyberattack. Cybercriminals taking this approach kidnap your data. After accessing your network, they encrypt files and demand payment for the passcode. Here are the top seven things you need to know about this business…

December 24th, 2019
Do You Copy? What Can Go Wrong with BCC
Try to find someone who has not “replied all” when meaning to send to only one individual. It’s embarrassing and can aggravate those people with more emails flooding their box. Another common email gaffe is misusing the CC and BCC…

December 19th, 2019
Don’t Let Crooks Hijack Your Domain
Doing business today you are as likely to give out your website address as your email or phone number. Your Web domain is your business identity on the internet. Don’t risk falling victim to the cyberthreat known as domain hijacking.…

December 17th, 2019
Your Equipment Fails – What’s Next?
You invest heavily in information technology. You depend on your equipment to support your business. Then, the equipment fails. It’s inevitable. Only cockroaches survive forever. You’re left scrambling to find a replacement solution for essential tech. It’s a tough place…

December 12th, 2019
Are You Banking Online Safely?
Banks and credit card companies are making it easier for us to get money on the go. We can check account balances, pay bills, and transfer funds online. We no longer even have to go into a bank or visit…

December 10th, 2019
What Is a VPN and Why Do I Need One?
Ever seen a thriller in which someone asks, “is this a secure line?” The good guys or villains want to be sure their conversations can’t be overheard. When you get a VPN to connect to the Internet, you’re signing up…

December 5th, 2019
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 the…

December 3rd, 2019
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 your tech partner actually a good…

November 28th, 2019
How to Get Your Devices to Play Nicely Together: Home Networking Help
Why can’t we all just get along? You’ve probably thought that before. But the sentiment is also one that goes through our heads when we’re trying to set up home networking. When cables and passwords abound, we can’t help but…

November 26th, 2019
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 them to remember. It’s a lot. So, you might take shortcuts. Taking advantage of your laissez-faire…

November 21st, 2019
“So Slow!” Is it your Computer or your Internet Connection?
“Why is this computer running so slow?” It’s a common complaint. The question is whether it’s your computer or your internet connection. You may feel your computer is moving at a snail’s pace, but it used to be cheetah-fast! You’re…

November 19th, 2019
Online Scheduling Solves Calendar Challenges
Setting up a meeting or training can be such a headache. You send an email or leave a voicemail with some suggested times, and the other participants respond with completely different times, often within the time window you identified as…

November 14th, 2019
Security or Flexibility: Which Matters More?
Business is all about making tough choices. One such choice is whether to value IT security or business flexibility more. Unfortunately, you can’t have the best of both at once. While having absolute security or flexibility may sound good, neither…

November 12th, 2019
The Trouble with Trusting Your Online Friends
Trust is the foundation of a good relationship – you trust friends to be loyal, sincere, and honest. But when you blindly trust online friends and people through social media, you could be opening yourself up to cyberattack. When you…

November 7th, 2019
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 the day. A…

November 5th, 2019
Why Your Business Needs Managed Services Security
Locking your front door after a burglar has already ransacked your house doesn’t do much, and the same is true of cybersecurity. With the help of a managed service provider, you can stay ahead of security threats with well-tested, leading-edge…

October 31st, 2019
Loving your External Hard Drive
External hard drives free up storage, offer portability, and provide a lifeline in case of a computer disaster. It pays to take good care of these compact, convenient devices. Here are some helpful strategies. 1. Don’t knock the drive. Depending…