Onboarding an IT Provider: What's Realistic?
Thursday, March 31, 2022Onboarding an IT Provider: What's Realistic? When you hire a managed service provider, you want instant results: you want all your technology to run faster and more smoothly, and everyone to be more productive. And there will be no problems again, ever, right? But that's not realistic. Managed service providers are pretty great (even if…... Read More
Psst... What's Your Master Password?
Thursday, March 31, 2022Psst... What's Your Master Password? All of us like to think we are unique. That thinking extends to our passwords too, right? We're special and distinct, so no one could guess our chosen collection of letters, numbers and symbols. Well, it's surprisingly easy for algorithms to determine passwords and to do so extremely quickly. So,…... Read More
What IT Services Should You Outsource?
Monday, February 28, 2022What IT Services Should You Outsource? Every successful small business owner reaches a point when they need to tap others' talents. When it comes to IT, depending on your skill set, that point could come pretty soon. Yes, there are IT services you can do in-house, but there are others that are beneficial to outsource.…... Read More
How to Save on Hardware Refreshes
Monday, February 28, 2022How to Save on Hardware Refreshes Your business may have an established hardware refresh cycle. Good. Or you might refresh hardware every few years when you feel it's needed. OK, so you like the casual approach. That can work, too. You don't refresh your hardware? Not a great plan. Yet, no matter what, you'll want…... Read More
Could the Business You Work for be More IT Savvy?
Monday, February 28, 2022Could the Business You Work for be More IT Savvy? Working for a small business, you can be asked to wear many hats. Even if one of your many roles is not IT, you may need to speak up about your business technology or cybersecurity. It's easy to think cybersecurity is someone else's responsibility, but…... Read More
All You Need to Know about Catchall Emails
Monday, February 28, 2022All You Need to Know about Catchall Emails The majority of small businesses rely on email as their primary means of acquiring and retaining customers. When that's the case, you can't afford to miss emails prospects send you. A catchall email can help prevent that from happening. Read on to find out all you need…... Read More
Why Wait to Upgrade to Windows 11 at Home
Monday, February 28, 2022Why Wait to Upgrade to Windows 11 at Home Upgrade. Always upgrade. It's a persistent mantra for technology. And, after all, what homeowner doesn't want to have the latest-and-greatest tech available? Still, you may want to wait to upgrade to Windows 11 if you have the Microsoft operating system (OS) in your home. Look at…... Read More
Ransomware a Risk for You, Too
Monday, February 28, 2022Ransomware a Risk for You, Too Ransomware headlines focus on interrupted hospital services or downtime at several major brands. But ransomware can just as easily infect your home computer. When you're a victim of ransomware, you aren't able to do anything on your computer. Cybercriminals encrypt your files and demand you pay a ransom to…... Read More
On-premises Software "Ownership" vs. The Cloud
Wednesday, January 26, 2022On-premises Software "Ownership" vs. The Cloud Cloud computing is common in business. Yet there are some who remain skeptical. One of the sticking points is that the business doesn't own the software it is using in the cloud. This can cause concern, but this article helps you weigh up the options. Your business has two…... Read More
How to Prevent Password Spraying Attacks
Wednesday, January 26, 2022How to Prevent Password Spraying Attacks Bad cyber actors are what the kids these days would call "try hards." They do everything they can think of to get into your accounts. One tactic is password spraying. In case you don't know about it, this article gives the basics and shares strategies to prevent this type…... Read More
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