802.11ax – The Next Standard of Wi-Fi
It’s been a while since the Wi-Fi standard 802.11ac rolled around, becoming available to consumers and businesses alike in December 2013. Since then, technology professionals have been working on an even faster Wi-Fi standard: 802.11ax Wi-Fi. Though it is still in development, this new standard aims to be stronger and faster than the current standard….
Read MoreBenefits of Cloud Services
By now you have heard of “the cloud” and have begun to realize that it is not just some new buzzword in the world of technology that will fade. It is here to stay and your company may want to investigate the benefits of cloud computing for the long term. Here are a few…
Read MoreMoving Offices? Why You Need an IT Consultant.
Is your business growing and it’s causing you to consider moving, upgrading, or expanding your office space? The good news is that business must be good if you are adding employees and growing. The bad news is now you have to worry about moving all of your business “stuff” including office furniture, client files and…
Read MoreMeltdown & Spectre – What You Need to Know
It seems every month or so there are bugs and vulnerabilities being discovered in our devices. This is both good and bad; it means people are actively monitoring what goes on behind the scenes, but it also could spell trouble for anyone affected by these bugs. The two latest vulnerabilities to appear are Meltdown and…
Read MoreProtect and Preserve your Business Email
How secure are your business email accounts? Not sure? Well, did you know that the vast majority of cyber crimes starts with email? Cyber criminals have become extremely sophisticated at breaching your company’s networks via email. Unfortunately a single email can compromise your systems and networks in the blink of an eye. Here is a…
Read More3 Benefits of an IT Security Audit For Your Business
How secure is your business data? If your company deals in medical data and needs to be compliant with HIPAA rules, or if your company maintains sensitive data on clients such as credit card numbers, financial information, or personal information, then you may need to regularly have a security audit performed. Many small and medium…
Read MoreWhat’s Next for the Computer after the Demise of Moore’s Law?
It seems that computers and devices are becoming ever more powerful and speedy. In fact they are or, rather, have been. Moore’s Law is the principal of adding more silicon transistors to computer chips to increase speed, power, and overall capacity. This began in 1965 as Gordon Moore, cofounder of Intel and for whom Moore’s…
Read MoreSecurity Practices for Employees
Your employees are the heart and soul of your company. They are on the front lines with clients and work hard to promote your brand, products, and services. Unfortunately, they are also usually first to notice or encounter a security breach or, potentially, cause one. According to the website, The State of Security, “Fifty-nine percent…
Read MoreImportance of Regular Computer Maintenance
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…
Read MoreWhy is the Server Crashing?
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…
Read MoreMost Common Technology Problems for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
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-…
Read MoreA Look Back at Data Breaches of 2017
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…
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