Author Archives for Gavin Mish

Why your PC is Infected, Again

July 14, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Why your PC is Infected, Again

You’ve probably just got through getting rid of a malware issue when, all of a sudden, a new infection has tampered with your computer again. There are many reasons why this happens but one of the main issues could be that you don’t have an efficient security system. There are many different types of malware that can infect your computer...


Computer Back up Methods & Options

July 12, 2016 6:45 pm Published by Comments Off on Computer Back up Methods & Options

Anyone who has ever lost files after a computer crash knows it is important to back up your data. But how should you back it up? What are the differences in cost and features between different methods of backup? What should you use for your business or home computer? What data should you back up? On-site/Local me backup The traditional method...


Choosing the Right Software

July 12, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Choosing the Right Software

Making the right decision on what software you need for your business can be stressful at times, especially with the many software programs there are today. Here are a few tips to take into consideration the next time you go software hunting. Recognize Needs vs. Wants Avoid purchasing something your company doesn’t really need. You must analyze what needs your...


What is Infosec?

July 7, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on What is Infosec?

If you are not familiar with Infosec (short for information security) it is a policy or strategy consisting of tools like mantraps, encryption skill managements and malware detection in order to protect files and data from unauthorized access and destruction. The infosec process can involve either physical or digital security or both. Mantraps are physical forms of infosec and it...


Best Tech Tips for 2016

July 5, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Best Tech Tips for 2016

With all the blog posts with tips and information on how to improve your online security and overall technological needs, we have decided to sum up the top, most important tech tips for you this year.     Update your devices! This is a very important step. This is something we’ve stressed multiple times in many different blogs because it is so...


Getting Optimal Performance out of your Network

June 30, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Getting Optimal Performance out of your Network

It’s always a drag when you have a ton of work to get done online but your network feels like it can’t keep up with you and your tasks. We have all been there before when we have to upload a document online and you can’t even seem to get the website to fully load. Many times the solution to...


The Decline of Tablet Sales

June 29, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on The Decline of Tablet Sales

Are we falling out of love with tablets? Say it isn’t so, but the love affair may be over. Or at least it is fizzling. Our relationship with tablets began in the early 1990s when Apple released the several sizes of tablets. The expectation was that the trajectory of tablet sales would shadow sales trajectory of iphones and smartphones. Well,...


Caring for your Keyboard

June 28, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Caring for your Keyboard

Have you ever thought about all the filth and germs your keyboard cumulates? According to ABCNews, your keyboard could be dirtier than a toilet. Truth is that sometimes we’re too busy working on getting things done by the deadline to go out on an actual lunch break, so we eat at our desk while we work. During these times, we...


Protecting your Mobile Device

June 23, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Protecting your Mobile Device

When you think of antivirus or security protection, your initial thought is probably laptops and computers, but truth is that smartphones and other mobile devices are no longer safe from malware and viruses. Mobile devices are susceptible to cyber attacks by malware and viruses created specifically to target them. It’s important to begin taking the same precautions we do on...


Preserving Laptop Batteries

June 21, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Preserving Laptop Batteries

We’ve all been in that position where we’re on a roll working on a project of some sort on our laptops and, almost out of nowhere, the red battery symbol comes up and instantly remember leaving the charger on the outlet next to your bed or office desk. What do you do then? How will you complete the project before...


Worst Cyber Attacks of 2015

June 16, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Worst Cyber Attacks of 2015

Did it seem like every month on 2015 brought a new announcement of a major company being attacked in one manner or another via cyber attacks? Well, it sure did feel like it and the statistics back up that perception. Tech Insider reports that nearly 300 million records leaked and over $1 billion were stolen in 2015. Shockingly, hackers besieged...


Securing Business Email

June 14, 2016 8:00 am Published by Comments Off on Securing Business Email

Business email can be the bane of our existence, right?  It is never ending. It arrives constantly in our inboxes. For some of us we try to ignore it. While others try to open and get rid of it as fast as possible.  Unfortunately, business email is a primary way hackers can gain access to sensitive company data and information....