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 […]
How to Prioritize Tasks to Boost Productivity
Productivity is something that either happens or it doesn’t, but it’s important to keep in mind that nobody can work at optimal efficiency at all times. This doesn’t mean you can’t leverage some best practices to make better use of your time, though. Today we’ll examine three general ways to improve your productivity, including examples […]
If Your Business Has a Problem, There Is Some Tech to Fix It
Your business’ finances are something that weighs heavily on your mind at all times, whether it’s paying your employees or ensuring healthy acquisition of new hardware or software. Cash flow for businesses doesn’t have to be hard, though you wouldn’t know it, according to a recent report from Intuit. Intuit QuickBooks released a study examining […]
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 […]
Windows 7 End of Life Sneaking Up on Some Businesses
All good things must come to an end eventually, and Windows 7 is no different. Microsoft is officially ending its support of this operating system relatively soon, but this doesn’t mean that you should jump ship without a plan. In fact, Microsoft realizes that some businesses and organizations simply can’t make the jump in time, […]
Tip of the Week: Handy Google Chrome Shortcuts
It’s no secret how useful the Google Chrome browser is to a user. What is a secret, however, is that Chrome has some added capabilities that make it even more useful than first impressions would suggest. For our Tip of the Week, we’ll review some of these capabilities so you can implement them into your […]
Taking a Trip Through Data Privacy, Part II
Earlier this week, you may have seen the first part of this article, where we discussed how robocallers collect your information. Today, we continue our discussion on data privacy and what you can do to keep your organization and personal data safe. Pay Attention to What You Agree To When you install an application or […]
Taking a Trip Through Data Privacy, Part I
Protecting your business’ data is no simple task. To make it as secure as possible, you’ll have to understand how personal data flows through online channels. We’re digging pretty deep with this one, so get ready for an informative and, if nothing else, interesting read. This topic is especially important in an age where Facebook […]
5 Reasons IT is Stressed About Security
If you have an internal IT administrator, they might be pretty stressed about your business’ security. Why? Simple – there’s a good chance that they feel trapped in a few common situations. Let’s review some stresses that influence IT employees, negatively affecting your security. “Wait, that’s my job, too?” How busy is your internal IT […]
Here are 5 Trends Happening with the Internet of Things
The Internet of Things is currently one of the most promising, yet risk-laden, information technology trends that we have today. The combination of the push for more connected devices with the lack of security they need to remain protected presents a considerable issue for a business’ network security. Here, we’ll examine some of the IoT’s […]
Tip of the Week: Learning How to Create Effective Email Subject Lines
Ever get an email with the subject line “No Subject” and not feel compelled to open it? Us too. Your email subjects are crucial to getting a user’s attention and helping them understand what the email is about. We’re here to help you develop more effective email subjects to ensure your messages are opened and […]
Pressing the IT Security Issue
It wasn’t so long ago when your business could get away with protecting your computer with a simple installation of antivirus software. There were only around 50,000 known computer viruses in the year 2000, but that number has since skyrocketed to an astounding 185 million unique variants of threats. The truth is that there is […]