That’s So 2010: Why Upgrade Your Office Software

That’s So 2010: Why Upgrade Your Office Software

Are you still using Office 2010? It may have served you well over the past decade, but this software reached its end of life in 2020. It’s time to upgrade. Here’s why and what to consider. Software has a typical life span, after which the manufacturer turns its...

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Local Business v. Big Box Computer Repair

Local Business v. Big Box Computer Repair

Your computer is down for the count. You’ve tried the perennial favorite – turning it off and back on again – but somehow, your tech magic has not worked this time! You need help, and you want it fast. The question is whether to take it to a local computer business or...

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Disk Encryption Protects Your Personal Computers

Disk Encryption Protects Your Personal Computers

Always wanted to feel like a secret agent? Well, here’s your chance! Did you know you can encrypt your hard drive to protect the data on your computer? This is a good way to secure your information, whether at home or on the move with a laptop. Setting up encryption...

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Why You Need Both Software and Hardware Firewalls

Why You Need Both Software and Hardware Firewalls

A firewall sounds like a pretty intense thing – unless you’re an action-movie stuntman. Yet when it comes to internet security, you may not have as much firewall protection as you need. Many internet security products bundle antivirus and firewall software, and many...

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Wi-Fi Trends

Wi-Fi Trends

The demand for faster and more reliable wireless network connections has never been greater. With the advent of smart phones, tablets, printers and IoT devices more and more devices are entering the network space. When choosing the right solution for your network...

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Efficient businesses run on efficient IT.

Efficient businesses run on efficient IT.

Not everything is black and white in business. Yet the importance of business efficiency is indisputable. Efficient businesses create products, offer services, and accomplish their goals with the least amount of effort, expense, and waste. Efficient businesses run on...

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Getting the Most out of Microsoft 365

Getting the Most out of Microsoft 365

Accountants, dog groomers, and physiotherapists didn't get into business to manage bookings. You want to be working on the thing you enjoy doing, not fussing with phone calls and emails, trying to schedule times for clients to come in. That's where Microsoft 365...

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Cloud Storage or Local Server – The Best of Both

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...

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5 Red Flags of Phishing Emails: Think Before You Click

5 Red Flags of Phishing Emails: Think Before You Click

A single click can be the difference between maintaining data security and suffering massive financial losses. From the moment just one employee takes the bait in a phishing email, your business is vulnerable to data breaches and extensive downtime. Quickly spot the...

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Protect Your Firm Against Zero-Day Attacks

Protect Your Firm Against Zero-Day Attacks

Protecting your business against the latest IT threats should always be a top priority. Updating antivirus and patching your operating system is a great way to start. What happens, however, when a threat appears at your door before security firms have had a chance to...

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Break-Fix vs. Managed Services

Break-Fix vs. Managed Services

There are two main types of IT support available when it comes to supporting your business.  The Break/Fix model and Managed services. Break-Fix Break-fix is the IT support you receive when you contact a technician after equipment or services have broken down.  It is...

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Steer Clear of Coronavirus Scams

Steer Clear of Coronavirus Scams

With the world grappling with a health pandemic, scams are shocking. Regrettably, bad actors are everywhere, always looking for opportunities, and they’re seeing one in the coronavirus. This article outlines what you need to watch out for and how to stay cyber safe....

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Have a Healthy Business Working from Home

Have a Healthy Business Working from Home

The Coronavirus pandemic is changing our lives in new ways every day, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of business productivity. Many countries are mandating that companies send their employees home. Working remotely can be a big transition not only for employees...

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How VoIP Saves Your Business Money

How VoIP Saves Your Business Money

Is your business still using a plain old telephone system (POTS)? There’s a better option. Don’t settle for POTS when you can enjoy the many benefits of a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone system. Substantial cost savings is one reason to move to online voice...

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Are You Backing Up the Right Way?

Are You Backing Up the Right Way?

The 31st of March is World Backup day and it’s a great time to put a backup in place. Businesses are losing huge amounts of data every day, purely because ‘backing up’ is stuck at the bottom of their to-do list. So this is your reminder, that even if you only do this...

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Is Your Businesses Prepared for Coronavirus?

Is Your Businesses Prepared for Coronavirus?

The Coronavirus is spreading as fast as feared. Business must be ready for the worst. One priority? Protecting the health of employees. The top recommendation is for employees to work from home when possible. News of the virus, which the WHO is now calling COVID-19,...

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Windows 7 EOL

Windows 7 EOL

As of January 14, 2020 all versions of Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 will be End of Life. This means Microsoft will no longer provide any feature or security updates. This can become a big security issue if no action is taken. We highly recommend everyone using these...

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