Hard drive crashes happen all the time. More than just being frustrating, they can bring your business to a standstill and cost you valuable time and money trying to retrieve lost files and business data. Hopefully, your most important data and files are safely backed up somewhere. If not, recovery can be difficult—but not necessarily…
DetailsA slow computer can hurt your business’ bottom line—the minutes spent waiting for the computer to do what it needs to do add up to hours (or even days) each month of unproductive time. Plus, the frustration of these computer issues can add unnecessary stress to your workday, which isn’t ideal when there are other…
DetailsSetting up the IT component of any business presents its challenges and requires a great deal of planning. The first (and maybe most important) consideration is whether to go with a locally-housed dedicated server or a cloud-based solution. The Difference Between A Cloud Server And A Dedicated Server Each system has its advantages and disadvantages…
DetailsHave you ever wandered off to a quiet spot in your home, gotten comfortable, opened your laptop, and then realized you didn’t have a Wi-Fi signal? This is a problem with growing spaces—sometimes the Wi-Fi signal isn’t robust enough to make it to every square inch of your house. Too big of a space or…
DetailsRansomware is malware that takes over your computer and holds it hostage and demands payment before your computer will function properly again. Ransomware seizes control of the computer, can terminate programs, encrypts data so it will not open up, and makes programs inaccessible – except to reach locations which allow you to pay the ransom. You’ve been Jacked!
DetailsWorking from home has become the norm for many people today. For freelancers, small business owners, and those working remotely, it provides a certain freedom and lifestyle enrichment. With today’s technologies, there is little you can do in an office building that you can’t do from home—provided you have the right equipment. You know you…
DetailsTechnology is the engine that drives nearly every business out there today. But with the exception of technology companies themselves, the technical side of things is not the core competency of most businesses. But someone has to manage the technology and critical data for these companies. The need for dedicated IT staff is undeniable. The…
DetailsFrom time to time I get calls stating that when someone tries to turn on their computer, the ‘green’ light comes on, they can hear the fan, but nothing happens. Here’s a possible solution before calling a Nerd.
DetailsThe internet is an essential but dangerous tool, especially for small businesses. According to Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigation Report, 58% of malware attack victims are categorized as small businesses, and over 70% of cyber attackers deliberately target small businesses. This isn’t a scare tactic, it’s a reality. Every small business owner needs to do…
DetailsCybercrime is on the rise, and there is an increasing number of cyber attacks on small businesses. In fact, according to Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigation Report, 58% of malware attack victims are categorized as small businesses, with over 70% of cyber attackers deliberately target small business. There are a number of ways attackers can…
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