Are your Using Your Computer Mouse Correctly?
It wasn’t too long ago that computer users had to first get used to using a mouse on their keyboard. The first patent for the computer mouse was in 1970 and since then these little “clicking” machines have evolved and become smarter than ever. Now with new and even more advanced “mice,” computer users can…
Read MoreLowering Ransomware Risk
It used to be that ransom notes were made from cut up pieces of magazines and mailed to an unsuspecting victim about the abduction of an item, or even worse, a loved one until they paid the required ransom. In today’s technology-driven world, ransomware has become much more advanced. Now hackers use digital software to…
Read MoreWhat to Look for in an IT Consultant
In today’s world, we’ve seemingly been dominated by technology. While technology usually makes our lives easier, it can also be overwhelming, especially for the less-than tech savvy. As a result, many companies look to hire an IT consultant to handle their computer miseries and mysteries on the business end of the spectrum. So let’s get…
Read MoreWhat Every Business Owner Should Know about Backups
The old adage, “To err is human, to really foul things up you need a computer” is absolutely true when it comes to events like, natural disasters, server failures, hardware breakdowns, loss of power, theft, or the oh-so-common human error component of IT. For these reasons, every business owner should know certain things about…
Read MorePracticing Safety when Online
The Internet is probably the greatest “miracle” in technology we’ve ever seen. It has opened up endless possibilities for what the future holds. Everything may be going swimmingly on the surface, but you may be exposing yourself to hackers or other threats if you don’t practice basic Internet safety. Let’s take a look: Passwords –…
Read MoreAre Magnets Still Bad for Computers?
Remember the days as a kid when your parents would warn you not to put a magnet to a television screen, as doing so would cause lasting damage? I’m guessing you still did it anyway, as children are very curious and easily get into mischief. All of a sudden, you would see an array of…
Read MoreMedical Privacy Policies and the Need for a Strong IT Department
Have you noticed that every time you enter a doctors office they remind you about the privacy policy? Maybe you even need to sign a document stating that you understand the policy each time you visit. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), covered organizations such as dentists, and all medical offices must…
Read MoreArtificial Intelligence – How far are we?
As you should well know, we are in the age of computers. The world of technology is ever-changing, with innovative ideas and technological advancements coming out almost daily. One such technology is AI or artificial intelligence. This is our attempt at playing God: creating machines that display intelligence comparable to that of humans, with the…
Read MoreThe World of Hackers
In our world of continuously changing technological advancements, there are various users logging in everyday. These users range from basic users just trying to get work done or use the web for leisure to hackers who actively monitor activity in order to uncover vulnerabilities or cause them themselves. Let’s take a closer look: White Hat…
Read MoreThe Benefits of the Cloud
In the most basic terms cloud computing is the delivery of computing services such as: servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and more over the Internet or “the cloud”. Many companies use the cloud for storage, backup of data, recovery of data when needed, hosting of websites, streaming video or audio, delivering software, and analysis…
Read MoreHow to Speed Up your Computer
Think back to when you first got your computer, brand new and ready to tackle your hefty workload. Fast forward a couple years and your computer probably isn’t as fast as it was the first day. This may be annoying or even frustrating because you find yourself twiddling your thumbs while waiting for programs to…
Read MoreWhy it’s Important to Update Regularly
Are you sick of seeing those annoying notifications every time you start your computer telling you to install an update? Well, the easiest way to get rid of them is to install the updates they’re recommending! All jokes aside, you should really install these updates. Let’s take a look: New features – Every year around…
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