Are you growing old waiting for your programs to open, or for your web pages to load? Are you pulling your hair out watching the “loading” icon spin and spin and spin? We see it all the time where computers are running perfectly fine and then all of the sudden they are painfully slow. Here are the three most common reasons your computer could be running slow:
You have seen the headlines. “Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Millions of Americans” or “Millions of Social Security Numbers Stolen in Latest Cyber-Attack.” The last thing you need to deal with as a business owner is a virus or malware attack that compromises private information or lands you in the headlines. Even if you do not house personal information on millions of subscribers your business still has valuable data that needs to be protected. There are some best practices ...
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Do you remember the last time you updated your operating system? If you were asked to do it now would you even know where to start? If you are like most people, you probably answered “no” to both of these questions. Don’t feel bad. We get it. Who has time to worry about staying on top of the latest updates when you have a business to run or kids to chase, right?
The thing is, when you don’t keep your operating ...
Continue Reading →You wouldn’t expect your cell phone or home computer to last for 20 years, so why does your business expect computers and hardware to last forever? A hardware replacement program can completely transform the way that you get work done. What is a hardware replacement program and what are the core benefits?
Hardware replacement programs are designed to swap out old and outdated hardware for new and more effective versions. Depending on the needs of your business, a ...
Continue Reading →As every small business grows, the computer systems and infrastructure surrounding it need to grow as well. If your computer is running an eclectic mix of home versions of software, free trials of operating systems and expired antivirus software, it’s time to make some major upgrades. Why is it so important to get your system up to snuff?
Consumer grade software and business grade software are two different things, even if you are ...
Continue Reading →There is this saying in the restaurant industry that “if you have time to lean, you have time to clean” – a manager’s ode to promoting productivity and eliminating downtime. But what if the restaurant is experiencing a complete power outage? What if the necessary cleaning supplies have disappeared and can’t be found? If you don’t want idle employees, you have to set them up for success by giving them the tools required to get the job done.
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Continue Reading →Picture this: The bakery down the street that makes your favorite chocolate cake and has just shared the recipe with you. Excited, you head to the grocery store and buy the identical ingredients necessary to model your delicious masterpiece after theirs. You head home, mix it up as directed, and watch it as it bakes with careful attention. When the moment finally comes to enjoy your first delectable bite, you’re disappointed.
Even though you followed the exact same recipe, the bakery’s ...
Continue Reading →Many people are surprised to learn that costly data breaches can occur even when an organization has met IT compliance standards. Do you have all of your bases covered? If you aren’t sure, the security and success of your business could be at risk.
Common IT Compliance and Security Challenges
Keeping your organization in compliance with industry and federal rules can be challenging, and failure to comply can result in costly fines, penalties and loss of trust. In many cases, security ...
Continue Reading →Imagine that you are a project manager with a task at hand. You’ll need to locate the best candidates within your company, share important documents with them, and schedule meetings to discuss progress and efficiency. Where and how do you collaborate as a team? Do your team members know who else is on the project, or is one person collaborating with 5 team members separately? How much time (i.e., money) is wasted sifting ...
Continue Reading →Firewalls are one of the most basic forms of computer protection, so it should come as no shock that many computers now come with a firewall built in. What is shocking is the amount of malware, viruses and spyware that is infecting computers on a daily basis despite this. If you want to protect and secure your company machines and personal information, maximize your firewall in the following ways:
The first step to maximizing your firewall is ...
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