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Is your computer running slowly? Here are 3 simple solutions!

September 22, 2020 By Matt Ballard

One of the most common complaints that IT professionals hear from users is "My computer is running slow".  Slowness can be related to the computer or can be related to your internet connection. If it is slow to boot up, it could be unnecessary programs running in the background at startup. If it is … Read More

Categories: Desktop Operating Systems, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts, Troubleshooting

Why do I need an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)?

February 17, 2020 By Matt Ballard

Imagine you are working on an important job for your company's most profitable client. Or perhaps you are in college and working on a final term paper. Maybe it is a massive spreadsheet or a multiple page document that you have spent hours working on. Suddenly the power at your office or home goes … Read More

Categories: Hardware & Peripherals, Networking, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

What are the best ways to combat computer infections?

January 20, 2020 By Matt Ballard

The best way to combat computer infections is to NEVER connect to the internet. Of course, this is not a desired or viable option for most people. But unfortunately, the internet is the most common way of receiving or transmitting infections. Luckily, a mix of the right software and knowledge can go … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Managed Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware, Managed Services, Personal Computing, Social Engineering/Phishing, Spyware/Malware/Viruses, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

Solid State Drives, are they worth the expense?

November 11, 2019 By Matt Ballard

Some people may not be familiar with the term Solid State Drives (SSD). Wikipedia defines a solid state drive as being a storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies as memory to store data persistently. A solid state drive differs from traditional hard disk drives in that they do not … Read More

Categories: Hardware & Peripherals, Personal Computing, Servers

How can I find hidden programs running in the background?

June 3, 2019 By Matt Ballard

There are programs and utilities that run in the background of every computer. Some of these programs are necessary for your system to function. Others may be malware, adware, or malicious programs designed to hijack your computer or personal information.   Let's discuss some ways to access these … Read More

Categories: Business, Cybersecurity, Desktop Operating Systems, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts, Troubleshooting

Backups: Is my data safe when EVERYTHING goes wrong?

January 21, 2019 By Matt Ballard

What would you do if your data was gone, without any kind of warning? How would that impact your life or work? Catastrophes happen in life, often unexpected and uncontrollable. The loss of personal or business data could definitely be considered a catastrophe for most people.   Natural … Read More

Categories: Backups & Business Continuity, Business, Cloud Backups, DR/BCM Planning & Consulting, On-Site Backups

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