Social media has overtaken both the professional and personal aspects of online communication and connection, and while it might provide a considerable boon for both, it increases the odds of being contacted by scams and other malicious attempts. The best way to make sure you don’t fall prey to a scam is to remain vigilant. […]
Tip of the Week: File Management Tips
Thanks to file management systems that can be digitized and stored online, filing cabinets can be considered a thing of the past. Of course, you still have to keep digital filing systems organized, but this is easier to do and more efficient than paper files. Today, we provide you with tips on how to ensure […]
How to Successfully Manage Your Reputation
In the business world, it’s easy to step on someone’s toes without realizing it until it’s too late. Nowhere is this more true than with anyone you provide goods or services. Managing your online reputation is especially important, as anyone could get on their social media accounts and slander your organization or write up a […]
What Happens When Your Microsoft Office 365 Subscription Expires?
Microsoft Office 365 is a highly useful subscription-based solution. However, as these services are based on the successful continuation of one’s subscription, it may be useful to know the procedure that Microsoft undergoes when a subscriber cancels their services. Here, we go into each step that Microsoft follows. First, it may help to understand Microsoft’s […]
Tip of the Week: How to Block Annoyances from Facebook
Facebook is a great tool to connect with people in both your personal and professional life, but having a business page on Facebook can attract a lot of attention–and it’s not necessarily wanted in certain cases. For example, what if someone started slinging expletives at your page without your consent? This doesn’t just hurt your […]
Data Backup Carries Powerful Value
World Backup Day is a time when every business should contemplate whether or not they have proper data backup strategies in place. Considering it was about a month ago, did your organization take the time to think about it? Granted, there isn’t a single day in the year that could explain what your data means […]
Four Critical (But Confusing) IT Considerations
Some business decisions are easy, like when to go to lunch, for example. Others aren’t nearly as cut and dry, like where to go for lunch. If you think that one’s tough, consider the weight of some of the decisions you have to make concerning your business’ technology. Here, we’ll review a few ways to […]
Prepping for On-Premise Hardware
Cloud computing has changed the way that businesses function, including some organizations that have foregone the on-premise server entirely in favor of it. Unfortunately, this approach can be problematic, as the data security and privacy issues associated with cloud-based resources might prove to be less than sustainable for your particular business. Businesses that want to […]
Have You Figured Out Your Next Technology Implementation?
The capabilities of business technology are truly incredible, and they’re only becoming more impressive. This means that the solutions you have in place now will certainly need to be upgraded to other options at some point. Why Avoiding Upgrades is Irresponsible It probably seems like you just adopted the solutions your operations rely on – […]
Tip of the Week: How to Keep a Laptop Tidy
Have you ever considered how dirty your laptop is? Studies have compared the relative cleanliness of a keyboard and a toilet seat… and unfortunately, the keyboard wasn’t the cleaner of the two. This is why it makes sense to regularly give your laptop devices a good cleaning, and why we’ve put together some tips to […]
Will U.S. Leaders Consider Data Privacy?
Over 90 percent of people in the United States feel like their data is out of their control, and judging from the impression that the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation left on the world, it’s surely not going to be the last piece of privacy legislation that is issued. Still, will it be enough […]
Tip of the Week: Using Cloud Services for Your Business
For this week’s tip, we thought we’d talk about something that most businesses have already dabbled in: the cloud. If your business is like those that we interact with, you’ve already implemented some type of cloud service, but if you haven’t, you should know just how cloud-hosted services can benefit the small business. We’ll look […]
Phishing Attacks Are Besting Two-Factor Authentication–Now What?
What has proven to be one of the more effective ways of preventing phishing attacks may be under fire from more advanced threats designed specifically to penetrate the defenses of two-factor authentication. This means that users need to be more cognizant of avoiding these attacks, but how can you help them make educated decisions about […]
Cable Modem Considerations
For those of us that don’t have access to fiber-to-the-home or LTE Internet, the cable modem is a must-have. You can always rent a modem from your ISP or you can purchase your own, but no matter what your decision is, knowing what to look for when modem shopping is advantageous. Let’s take a look. […]
Reliable Communications Help Build Better Relationships
Communication plays a critical role in the way you develop relationships and clients. To optimize communication with your clients and customers, proper use of technology is essential, but it also makes for a much nicer experience from an operational standpoint. How can your business utilize this powerful communications technology? Communication Technology Benefits Your Business The […]
Are We Giving Virtual Assistants Too Much Leeway?
Virtual assistants have seen an increased usage in the workplace, improving general productivity, but not without placing organizations at considerable risk if left unchecked. Depending on how much you rely on virtual assistants, you might want to take a closer look at what data is being accessed by them, and the role they play in […]
ALERT: Over a Million Asus Laptops Could Have Been Hacked
If you own an Asus laptop, there is a chance that a recent update could have installed malware. We are urging anyone who has an Asus device to reach out to us to have it looked at. Numbers are still coming in as far as how widespread this issue is. As of Monday, cybersecurity firm […]
Tip of the Week: Follow These Steps Before You Upgrade
Why do manufacturers and developers constantly issue updates and upgrades to their software and hardware solutions? A business’s IT solutions might seem like something you want to set up and not think about ever again, but this is simply not how the cookie crumbles. This week’s tip is dedicated to why your organization needs to […]
Tip of the Week: This Quick IT Quiz Will Help the Small Business
When a business uses its technology the right way, it typically has positive effects on the business. That’s not to say that technology is a major priority for EVERY business. There are some business owners that don’t prioritize having the newest, shiniest technology on the market; and, that’s fine, if the business functions efficiently. For […]
The End of Windows 7 Support
Support for Windows 7 is ending on January 14, 2020. In preparation for this, Microsoft will begin pushing notifications to all Windows 7 users to remind them of the upcoming end of support. The notification won’t specifically mention upgrading to Windows 10, but it will warn of the date support ends and provide a link […]