Windows 11 Is Coming: Should You Upgrade?
Tuesday, August 03, 2021Windows 11 Is Coming: Should You Upgrade? Microsoft's next version of Windows is being rolled out this year, and businesses are now wondering if the upgrade is right for their needs. This article looks at the changes and helps you weigh up your options. Windows 11 simplifies Microsoft's operating system and user interface. The new…... Read More
Pushing Send? Know that Email is Not Secure
Tuesday, August 03, 2021Pushing Send? Know that Email Is Not Secure We send an estimated 306 billion emails every day globally, personal and professional. Still, it's not secure. Any private data, proprietary information or sensitive documents sent are at risk. Sending an email is convenient and quick, but when it comes to confidential data, you're better off choosing…... Read More
Avoid Having Your Emails Flagged As Spam
Tuesday, August 03, 2021Avoid Having Your Emails Flagged As Spam The Monty Python "Spam" sketch makes us laugh, but business emails filtered as spam do not. Your business wants to reach its prospects and customers. This article shares tips to help you ensure customers get your messages. Mail or internet service providers (ISPs) use algorithms, custom configurations, and/or…... Read More
A Good Internal IT Person is Hard to Find
Tuesday, August 03, 2021A Good Internal IT Person Is Hard to Find Technology is everywhere, yet we don't always understand it. When things go wrong or get challenging, we turn to IT Services for help, but it's becoming difficult for businesses to hire internal IT support staff. Here's why and what to do about it. The IT talent…... Read More
What Does "Right to Repair" Mean, and Why Does It Matter?
Tuesday, August 03, 2021What Does "Right to Repair" Mean, and Why Does It Matter? You may not think of yourself as "handy," so the thought may not even have crossed your mind to take apart your cell phone or laptop to try and repair it. But did you know that in certain cases it might be illegal for…... Read More
Choosing the Right Computer Monitor
Tuesday, August 03, 2021Choosing the Right Computer Monitor Your hardware, software, and internet connection shape your computing experience. The last essential piece of the puzzle? The monitor you use. The first thing you need to consider is what you'll be using the monitor for most. Gamers will have different requirements than those professionals or families viewing photos. Once…... Read More
OK Google, How Safe Are You Really?
Thursday, July 22, 2021OK Google, How Safe Are You Really? Are you prompting Siri, Google, or Alexa? When you talk a home assistant, you join a growing number of smart homes. Smart home assistants search online, start phone calls, order groceries, play music, turn lights on. All with a single spoken command. Research into how people use Google…... Read More
ZTNA Is Possible for Small Businesses
Monday, June 28, 2021ZTNA Is Possible for Small Businesses When you see the letters ZTNA, you may not immediately think cybersecurity, but you should, as those letters stand for zero-trust network access. This article explains what ZTNA is and why it is advisable for securing remote access. Globally, work environments are re-opening to employees. Yet remote work is…... Read More
Signs You Aren't Budgeting Enough for IT
Monday, June 28, 2021Signs You Aren't Budgeting Enough for IT Generally, we like to make the argument that nothing about your small business is too small. We do say it a lot in relation to cybersecurity - no size of business is immune. Yet, there is the chance your IT budget is too small. Consider these indicators that…... Read More
Everyone Plays a Role in Cybersecurity
Monday, June 28, 2021Everyone Plays a Role in Cybersecurity Hollywood would have us believe that cyberattacks are elaborately planned and use expensive, sophisticated tools developed by James Bond's tech guru, Q. Yet in real life, most hacks are nothing like that. The cybercriminals often simply fool a human to gain access. Phishing remains a primary way to attack.…... Read More
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