A solid Wi-Fi network is a must have for most businesses today. From free Wi-Fi access as a customer incentive in a small coffee shop to the heart of connecting a large warehouse that relies on Wi-Fi connected mobile devices to run operations, some businesses simply can't function without an awesome … Read More
5 Things You Can Do To Make Your Wi-Fi More Secure
Why is Wi-Fi security so important? Wi-Fi is a point of entry that attackers can use to gain access to your network without ever being physically inside your building. In this post, we'll be going over a few things you can do to lock down your Wi-Fi for a more secure network. The best part is: All … Read More
SandStorm IT Selected by Tipton County to Provide a VoIP Telephone System for County Government Offices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SandStorm IT Selected by Tipton County to Provide a VoIP Telephone System for County Government Offices Atoka, Tennessee, August 31, 2018 – SandStorm IT, Inc. announced today that it has signed a 5-year agreement with the Tipton County Government to … Read More
Lost “it” in Windows 10? Here’s where to find it.
If you’ve recently made the jump from Windows 7 to Windows 10, or even from Windows 8, you might be surprised to see just how much has changed in your new Operating System. With such a user interface design change, you may be lost trying to find things such as "My Computer". Here are some of the … Read More
What are Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems?
You may not be aware of Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as they relate to Information Technology (IT), but the concept is simple enough – an IPS is like the lock on your front door, it keeps people from being able to simply walk in and go through all of your … Read More
How to Spot Fake Virus Warnings
You are browsing the web, minding your own business, when suddenly a screen like the following pops up: You find yourself unable to open anything else or even close the Window. Clicking on “OK” does nothing and, sometimes, you even hear a voice from your speakers telling you that your computer is … Read More
RansomWare and What You Should Do Now!
Several of SandStorm IT's customers have asked what can be done about the current rash of ransomware virus infections, and, specifically the WannaCrypt, or commonly called the Wanna Cry virus. What is "Wanna Cry"? BREAK WannaCrypt or "Wanna Cry" is a ransomware virus designed to make … Read More