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What Internet Explorer's Retirement Means for You

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
What Internet Explorer's Retirement Means for You There was no big retirement party; no one got a watch or engraved memorabilia. Yet Microsoft retired Internet Explorer on June 15, 2022. It was a long time coming, but you still may not be prepared for what that decision means for you. Internet Explorer could have been…... Read More

How Secure is Cloud Data?

Monday, July 25, 2022
How Secure is Cloud Data? Data security is a common concern when migrating to the cloud. When data is on-premises, the business secures the sensitive data, and that feels safer. But that isn't always the case. In fact, data can be safer in the cloud than on-site at your business. When you put together your…... Read More

Automated Data Backups Still Need Management

Monday, July 25, 2022
Automated Data Backups Still Need Management Your business is backing up its data in case of a cyberattack or other disastrous disruption. Yes, you can pat yourself on the back for that, but don't get too complacent with backing up. Automated backup still needs monitoring and management. Having decided to back up data, you may…... Read More

Changing Your Email? A Checklist

Monday, July 25, 2022
Changing Your Email? A Checklist Changing your email is never fun, but it can be necessary. When you need to make a change, there are several things you need to consider. Follow this checklist to ensure you don't lose data, keep up with your old contacts, and avoid security risks. There are many reasons someone…... Read More

How SaaS Can Save Your Business Money

Wednesday, July 06, 2022
How SaaS Can Save Your Business Money When you see the acronym SaaS you may not immediately think of dollar signs, though the S's are pretty close. Yet Software as a Service, what SaaS stands for, can save business money. What is SaaS? For SaaS to save you money, you need to understand what this…... Read More

Beyond the Ransom: Dealing with Ransomware's Aftermath

Wednesday, July 06, 2022
Beyond the Ransom: Dealing with Ransomware's Aftermath 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…... Read More

"Save Me the Money": Why Work with an MSP

Tuesday, July 05, 2022
The pandemic, a supply-chain crisis, and rising inflation are impacting the economy. In this current climate, your business may be budgeting with caution, and you might question the value of partnering with a managed service provider (MSP). Yet as counterintuitive as it may seem, adding MSP…... Read More

Avoid This Top IT Mistake: The "Wait and See" Approach

Tuesday, July 05, 2022
Avoid This Top IT mistake: The "Wait and See" Approach Patience is often a virtue, and being budget-conscious is also a plus in business. Yet taking a "wait and see" approach with business tech is a top IT mistake. There is a lot of uncertainty in the current economy. You may be looking to save…... Read More

"Help, I Dropped My Laptop!" Now What?

Friday, July 01, 2022
"Help, I dropped my laptop!" Now What? Dropping your laptop is not a good idea. Trust us: this is not a statement you want to test. Still, it can happen. Typically, this happens in painful slow motion where the laptop is just out of your reach to recover it in time. Dropping a laptop doesn't…... Read More

How to Select a Computer Repair Business

Wednesday, June 01, 2022
How to Select a Computer Repair Business Something is broken! The laptop is whirring. The computer won't power up. In either case, you're staring at a blank, blue screen. Yet you can't live without your computer. You need to find a computer repair business. But what should you look for? This article will help you…... Read More