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Watch the Little Things in Cybersecurity
When it comes to cybersecurity, don’t get so caught up in anticipating ransomware or data breaches that you overlook the little things. Sometimes a small issue is just what the hackers want to leverage. Little steps can also offer big protection.
4 Tech Trends to Know About for 2023
A new year is an opportunity to start afresh. This is also true for your technology initiatives. Your business can begin 2023 on the right foot by considering these important IT trends.
Even the Vatican Is Vulnerable to Cyberattack – Are You
Yes, even the Holy See can fall victim to cyberattack. We really mean it when we say no one is immune. Read our latest to learn about vulnerabilities and their causes. We’ll cover what to do about it as well.
Is Your Data Breached? What To Do
Data breaches are constant. Has your email or phone number been leaked? Our latest blog tells you how to find out. Then, just in case you get bad news, we share what steps to take when breached.
Making Smart IT Purchases with an MSP
When it comes to buying technology, there are many options available. But, that’s not the only reason businesses have trouble making the best choice. Read about common reasons for miscues and learn strategies to avoid mistakes with your IT budget.
Why Are Printers Still So Terrible?
Odds are you’ve been frustrated by clogged inkjets, paper jams, or other common headaches with home printers. When there’s been so much tech progress, why are these devices so frustrating? Learn the reasons and some tips to deal with them.
Benefits of Monitoring the Dark Web
You may think of the Dark web as something to steer clear. However, your business could benefit from Dark web monitoring.
GPU Shortage Ends: The Benefits
A global shortage of graphics processing units (GPUs) was a problem for graphic processing unit manufacturers. Anyone who wanted a GPU in 2021 and into this year struggled to get one. But there’s supply again. Find out the benefits.
How Inflation Affects Business Tech
Worried about what inflation means for your business and how to streamline expenses. Find out how inflation impacts your business technology and what to do about it.
s Your Business Ready for an Internet Outage?
Canadian businesses have suffered downtime when a major Internet service provider went down. This serves as a reminder of the importance of having a backup plan for Internet connectivity.
What is SIM Jacking, and Why Should You Care?
SIM jacking is another way bad guys steal your identity. This time they use phishing to get your personal info and then get a new SIM card attached to your cellphone account. Then, the identity theft woes begin. Find out more about SIM jacking and what to do about it.
Is your GPU going bad? How can you tell?
Whenever you create a graph on your computer, you’re going to need a graphics processing unit (GPU). Without one, you won’t see anything on your computer screen. So, obviously, it’s a problem when it starts to fail.
Picking a computer for video editing
Ready to be the next TikTok breakout? Or perhaps you want a video of your cockatoo “singing" “Amazing Grace” to go viral. Or you may make company promotional videos while working from home. There are many reasons you might be looking for the right home computer to do video editing.
Cybersecurity is critical for small businesses
For small businesses, it can be tempting to postpone cybersecurity efforts. There are many common excuses: “There’s so much to do,” “There’s not enough budget,” “Our business is too small to target,” etc. But right now, cybersecurity is a must-have for every business.
Your business can be used as a weapon in cyberwarfare
Headlines today highlight Ukrainian tragedy or North Korea testing missiles. It can seem far away from your business, yet battles are being fought online, too. Your small business’s IT systems could be weaponized for cyberwarfare.
Sharing links best practices
Learning to share is an important early-life skill. Now, you’ve mastered it, and you’re out in the workforce. Happily, digital technology makes it much easier to share business files, but that doesn’t mean you want to do so willy-nilly. Consider these best practices for sharing with both internal and external users.
Why MSP's are important to your business
It’s not as if the name "managed services provider " (MSP) is that self-explanatory. You might read that business description and have no real idea what it is an MSP can do for you. We’re providing managed services … OK, but what does that mean? To make things easier, this article outlines the actual IT services an MSP provides.
Putting off IT Investment can cost you money
There is a lot of uncertainty in the current economy, and you may be looking to save money. Yet, if you don’t make ongoing investments in your IT, your business could suffer. Learn the risks of postponing business IT spending in our latest article.
Ransomware is a threat. How do you deal with it?
Ransomware is on the rise. The estimated 304 million worldwide attacks in 2020 represented a 64% increase. These attacks are growing more costly, too. Ransomware payouts jumped 171% from 2019 to 2020. For businesses in any industry, ransomware is a real threat, and recovery is more taxing than you might think.
I dropped my laptop. Is all hope lost?
No one wants to drop their laptop. Yet, it can happen. And when it does, it can be damaging. Read our latest article on ways to avoid this common problem, red flags to look for when it happens, and the steps to taken after a laptop is dropped.
SaaS can save your business money
Software as a Service (SaaS) can save your business money. Our latest blog outlines the benefits of SaaS and how it reduces business costs. Find out more about the convenience and cost savings with SaaS.
Why working with an MSP saves your business money
Many businesses are putting a pause on business spending, or at least taking a cautious approach. Yet hiring a managed service provider (MSP) can help you save money. Helping you avoid costly downtime is only one of the ways. Learn more in our latest article.
Passwordless logins are on the way!
Future Tech: Google, Microsoft, and Apple are joining forces to support a passwordless future! How great does that sound? Instead, we’ll use one passkey to access apps, websites, and digital services.
Are your backups working? I hope you know for sure.
Your business data is important. Automated backup gives businesses peace of mind. Only, you should be monitoring and maintaining automated data backup. Things change. You don’t want to find out when you need it that your auto backup didn’t work.