The global pandemic has changed everything. The way our kids are going to get their education, the where and the how, from elementary school to university, is no exception. In most areas, there are as of yet no concrete plans for what a return to school will look...
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The Essential Cyber Security Checklist For Your Business
Operating a business guarantees that you are vulnerable to a cyber attack, putting you at risk of a costly data breach. This year alone, 43% of data breach victims were small businesses, discovered by the 2019 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. Some of the...
How to Make Your Passwords More Secure
Your business’s security is only as good as the passwords protecting it. If your company practices poor password hygiene, it’s easy for attackers to gain access to sensitive information, data, and even finances. Creating strong, unique passwords is necessary for every...
How To Hire The Right IT Professional For Your Business
As your company grows, there is no doubt you will need a dedicated IT professional to oversee and manage your technology. Efficient use of time and proper protection of company data are essential for success, so hiring the right IT personnel to keep things running...
How To Recover Data From A Corrupted Hard Drive
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...
8 Reasons Your Computer Is Slowing Down (& How To Fix Them)
A 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...
Cloud Server Vs. Dedicated Server: Choosing What Works For Your Business
Setting 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...
How To Fix Wi-Fi Dead Spots
Have 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...
Ransomware: What It Is & How To Remove It From Your Computer
Ransomware, or hostage malware, is a type of malware that can encrypt data and files so they will not open up, prevent you from accessing your computer, or make programs inaccessible. In order to return access or decrypt the files, the attacker demands a ransom to be...
Home Office Essentials to Make Your Workspace More Productive
Working 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...
What To Do If Your Computer Won’t Turn On After A Power Surge
Power outages, surges, and brownouts can all result in issues for your computer. Find out what you can do if your computer won’t boot after a power surge.
6 Common IT Problems All Small Businesses Face (And How To Fix Them)
Every day, companies encounter computer and IT issues that threaten to slow down business. On top of being a huge inconvenience, many of these issues also pose a serious threat to the security of a business's data. IT struggles are a very real (and very frustrating)...