Author Archives for Gavin Mish
December 28, 2017 8:33 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Computers are a wonderful thing. They help organize our lives, connect with friends and family around the world, and conduct business efficiently. However, when something goes terribly wrong with the devices in our lives, things can get pretty hairy. Software gets outdated, hardware wears down, and devices become obsolete so quickly in our fast-paced technology-driven world. That is where...
December 26, 2017 8:31 am
Published by Gavin Mish
As computer users, we are all familiar with error messages when trying to access a website such as, “server not reached’” or “can not connect with server, try again later.” We are also well aware of moments when a webpage won’t load, hangs, or freezes because a server is down. Or, worse yet, some of us have experienced the...
December 20, 2017 8:29 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Small- and medium-sized businesses have a lot on their plates, often with lower budgets and a smaller workforce to complete projects, offer client services, and market products. However, just because a company is smaller in size doesn’t mean that they don’t have to deal with technology problems that impact larger corporations. In fact, sometimes, small- and medium-sized businesses are more...
December 18, 2017 8:27 am
Published by Gavin Mish
The year 2017 brought our world lots of new things: a new American President, new generations of mobile devices, and VR (virtual reality) became a reality. Some changes were positive while other events will be looked back upon as a dark mark on our way of life. The ever-growing and evolving data breaches are one such negative mark on our...
December 14, 2017 8:25 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Most of us like to start the New Year with a clean slate. We like to start fresh and do things differently, or at least better in the coming year. Unfortunately, for most of us these resolutions are long forgotten by the third week of January. A “Computer Clean Out Resolution” may be one that you will benefit from not...
December 12, 2017 8:24 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Over the past few months we have discussed cyber attacks such as WannaCry, Krack, and many others. We have also discussed the need to protect your data, from client information, right down to your personal credit card numbers you use to shop online. One of the solutions we often mention to protect your sensitive data is to use a...
December 8, 2017 8:23 am
Published by Gavin Mish
We all love to use it, whether we are at an airport, hotel, conference center, or even at the little coffee shop around the corner – public Wi-Fi. This service makes our lives infinitely easier as we strive to remain mobile and yet still connected to our business data. However, convenience advantages aside, there are dangers to the use of...
December 6, 2017 8:22 am
Published by Gavin Mish
It happens around the globe at this time of year. People make resolutions to eat better and exercise more, or to live a better life in general. Here at M&H Consulting we suggest a resolution list that will help the health and security of your data and computer systems for the new year. While our list may not slim your...
December 4, 2017 7:20 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
On October 16, 2017, security researcher Mathy Vanhoef publicly disclosed a serious vulnerability in the WPA2 encryption protocol. This Wi-Fi vulnerability affects millions of routers, smartphones, PCs, and other devices, including Apple’s Macs, iPhones, and iPads. By using a key reinstallation attack, dubbed Krack, an attacker can exploit the weaknesses and gain access to sensitive information such as: credit card...
December 3, 2017 8:30 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Managing a small business is hard. Company leadership as well as employees need to be skilled at many different jobs, especially as the business grows and positions evolve. While it may be fine to ask a sales manager to assist with marketing ideas or an account manager to post company happenings on the Facebook or Twitter page, but asking...
November 30, 2017 8:42 am
Published by Gavin Mish
It seems like everyone is on social media these days and that means that your company should be too. Not only should you have a presence on social media, but your business needs to have a clear and deliberate message on at least one, if not, several social media platforms. So, which social media platform is right for your company?...
November 28, 2017 8:28 am
Published by Gavin Mish
How did we ever survive when we had to wait for a modem to link with the internet or wait precious minutes for images to download only to lose the connection? We must have had a whole lot more patience a few decades ago. As our world becomes more and more technologically advanced, we expect immediate gratification when it comes...
