We are changing to Wise Tech
HelloToday I am excited to announce a fantastic change coming to my company. As of July 1, 2021 my company Wise IT has consolidated with another firm McMaster Technical to become Wise Tech.First we want to state this is NOTan acquisition. Both of our teams...
When And Why You Should Use Remote Support
If you’ve ever had a sudden computer problem, you know it can be very stressful. So much of our day-to-day life requires having access to a working computer. Homework, budgeting, bills, even browsing dinner recipes all have a degree of urgency that mean dealing with a...
Cloud Storage or Local Server – The Best of Both
Cloud computing is the biggest buzzword in business today, and for good reason too. The cloud provides many a new-found freedom to do and achieve more than ever before. Greater collaboration, unlocking work possibilities in new locations and often reducing costs...
3 Steps to Securing Cloud Data
Businesses are no longer confusing “the cloud” with those puffy white things in the sky. For many, the cloud is a backbone business tool. Yet, some worry about storing their data on the Internet using cloud technologies. Consider these approaches to boost business...
Protecting Your Customers and Your Business Too
Security and privacy are at the very top of our priorities when considering business IT. Major data leaks are in mainstream news on a near-daily basis and hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of customers are impacted every time they happen. Our number one goal is...
Computer Broken? Watch Us Fix It – LIVE!
Computer Broken? Watch Us Fix It – LIVE! When your computer is playing up or driving you crazy, the absolute last thing you want to do is lug it down to the local repair shop. So many cables. So many connections. And why is it suddenly so heavy? It’s stressful just...
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT OVERHAUL
Why Invest in an IT Overhaul Holding on to outdated software and legacy hardware can cause real problems for your business. Plus, you miss out on the advantages that come with having the latest technology available to do your job well. With the rapid pace of change in...
Why Do Computers Slow Down Over Time?
In this newsletter, we talk about why computers seem to slow down over time, and make you aware of a dangerous threat on the internet that could cost you money. Remember the awe you felt when you turned on your new computer and it loaded in a flash? Your computer was...
Quickly Become A Google Fu Master… Here’s How
There’s one thing all teens can do better than adults – and it’s not Snapchat. They’ve become experts at quickly locating information on the internet. That’s Google Fu, the ability to use search engines to whip up answers and research faster than a contestant on a...
Welcome to the Internet of Things
You arrive at home and the door unlocks because it knows who you are, sensing the key in your pocket. The lights switch themselves on and your favourite music begins to stream gently through the living area. It’s already the perfect temperature, and as you head for...
Could Your Backups Survive A Ransomware Attack?
More and more businesses and organizations are getting stung by ransomware demands. Hospitals, schools, social networks…some days it seems like an epidemic that leaps around arbitrarily, and hackers are raking in millions. Tallied across the word…billions. Ransomware...
5 Things You Need to Know About Chain Supply Attacks!
Supply Chain Attacks are Surging: What to Do In the digital age, every business is interconnected to supply chain partners. Many business owners don’t really know how the technology integration works. They simply trust that it will. But this can leave the business at...
Should I Upgrade or Buy a New Computer?
Well, it depends – mostly on who you’re asking! A department store salesman will always recommend a new one, but when you get down to the nitty gritty with a trained technician, you’ll often discover you have more (and cheaper) options than you thought. Start by...
Revive Your Slow Computer with an Easy Bottleneck Blitz
Old age creeps up slowly – unless you’re a computer. Then it seems to happen overnight. One day you’re logging in normally and jumping right into the action, the next day booting up takes so long you not only have time to make a cup of coffee, you could have run out...
5 Tips to Protect Your Laptop from Physical Damage
A laptop can hold your life. If you’re working from home, it’s essential to your income. For students, it’s where you keep all your notes and essays. Plus, there are the personal photos and videos. And you sometimes use it to stream your TV shows, or to video chat...
What to Do if Your Hard Drive Fails
If your hard drive is going bad, chances are strange things are happening and you’re a little panicked. It’s where you put your digital memories, your household files and maybe that thesis you’ve been working on for months. As far as you’re concerned, that hard drive...
Don’t Ignore the Symptoms of IT Sickness!
Fighting through symptoms of illness or ignoring the warning signs can be a terrible idea for your health. It’s also a risky tactic to take when it comes to business IT. That “minor issue” left to fester can disrupt your entire organization if left untreated. You’re...
Are Your Passwords Compromised?
News of a big brand suffering a data breach is all too common today. But if you don’t get an email from such a company, you could mistakenly be thinking it doesn’t affect you. The thing is, large breaches are happening all the time. Cybercriminals then put access...