Protecting Shared Computers for Work from Home

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Protecting Shared Computers for Work from Home Many families today have a shared home computer to help with day-to-day activities. A teen can search for a job and stream shows. A parent can check work emails, pay household bills, and shop online. A youngster can play an educational game to buy Mom or Dad a…... Read More

What Computer Repair Can Be Done Remotely?

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
What Computer Repair Can Be Done Remotely? There are many problems with isolation. We don’t want to get you started. We know it’s true, but one issue we can help with is computer repair. Yes, there are problems with your home devices that we can address remotely. Perhaps before sheltering in place you were willing…... Read More

The Real Advantages of a Virtual LAN (VLAN)

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The Real Advantages of a Virtual LAN (VLAN) There are many acronyms to keep track of in the IT realm. One that's been around for over 30 years now is VLAN - virtual local area network. A VLAN offers flexibility that more and more businesses find appealing. But what exactly is a VLAN? A VLAN…... Read More

Pros and Cons of All-In-One Computers

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Pros and Cons of All-In-One Computers Today, business is all about streamlining and finding efficiencies. And that even extends to embracing all-in-one computers. Users get a desktop computer that integrates monitor, processing, and ports in one. Still, there are pros and cons to consider. Apple iMacs were the first all-in-one computers to gain popularity, but…... Read More

Keep Your Business Continuity Plans Current

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Keep Your Business Continuity Plans Current Is there one thing we can count on now with COVID-19? The situation can change in an instant. You may have been confident in your business continuity plans in the past, but the pandemic has shaken us all up. It's a solid reminder to review our plans to get…... Read More

3 Cyberattackers Putting Business at Risk

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
3 Cyberattackers Putting Business at Risk Cyberattacks and data breaches happen worldwide, and no one is immune. Your business needs to protect its networks and systems, and secure sensitive data. But how much do you know about the types of cybercriminal out there. This roundup discusses the biggest threats and what they're after. Cybercrime Gangs…... Read More

Your Webcam Could Be Spying On You

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Your Webcam Could Be Spying On You In the midst of a global lockdown, many of us have been relying on webcams to stay connected. These cameras let us join virtual meetings for work and online hangouts with friends. But bad actors can also use a webcam to spy. Someone watching through a small laptop…... Read More

Backup Your Apple Computer

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Backup Your Apple Computer There are many moments in life when we would like to travel through time. One common instance is when an important document disappears from our computer screen. Making things worse, we forgot to save it! That's hours of work lost. Fortunately, Apple users have Time Machine's built-in backup feature for added…... Read More

What to Do about Slow Internet in the Home Office

Tuesday, February 09, 2021
What to Do about Slow Internet in the Home Office A few months ago we thought working from home would be temporary: a couple of weeks of remote work was going to help corral this coronavirus thing, and we'd get back to usual. Now we know better, and the things we could put up with…... Read More

Recovery Test Your Data Backups

Tuesday, February 09, 2021
Recovery Test Your Data Backups Most businesses are aware of the need for data backup. Without it they risk losing important files in the event of a hard drive failure or cyberattack. Yet having a backup in place isn't enough: it's important also to test that backup. Ensure that you are able to restore that…... Read More