Cryptojacking is a term that has been making its rounds in the news lately. Rightfully so, many users are worried about being caught up in these attacks. So what is cryptojacking exactly? Basically, cryptojacking is an attack which secretly harnesses the power of your computer to "mine" for … Read More
What is Managed Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware?
A Managed Antivirus service is an automated service that will ensure your antivirus is up-to-date, runs scans as scheduled and infections are detected, analyzed, neutralized and reported immediately. This is a critical step to secure the server, systems, network & wireless access … Read More
What’s the difference between Intel’s i3, i5 and i7 processors?
If you’ve been shopping for a new PC recently, chances are, you’ve probably seen a lot of “Intel i3” or “Intel i5” stickers on the PC, or somewhere on the packaging. These are Intel’s current line up of processors, the i3, the i5, and the i7. It may be difficult to determine exactly what … Read More
What is a Domain Name System and how does it work?
You do it every day. You open up your favorite web browser and type in a website's address and next thing you know, you're on your favorite social media site or source of cat videos. But have you ever stopped to wonder what sorcery connects the dot-coms to the right sites? Well, I have the … Read More
5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Awesome WiFi Network
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
What is the future of IoT?
Welcome to SandStorm IT's 6-part series about the Internet of Things. In this series, we'll shed some light on the basics of IoT. Part 1 - What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Part 2 - Why do I care about IoT? Part 3 - What are some real-world applications of IoT? Part 4 - What are the security … Read More
What exactly are “Browser Cookies”?
A browser cookie is data sent from a website that will be stored on your computer. Typically, these cookies store data such as cart information on shopping websites, login information when you choose to “Remember Me” while logging in to a website, tracking activity across websites, storing … Read More
What is “Incognito mode” in Google Chrome and Why would you use it?
What is Incognito Mode? Incognito mode is essentially a setting on your web browser to disallow the storing of local data relating to the websites you surf. When surfing the web in this mode, your browsing history will not be recorded. Also, any additional cookies sent to your browser during this … Read More
How can software licensing affect my business?
One of the biggest, and sometimes costliest mistakes that we see businesses make today is failing to consider the cost of software licensing when purchasing new hardware or software for completing business tasks. These days licensing costs, for many, are a cost of doing business. But what is … Read More
What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Software?
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is software that monitors traffic and prevents sensitive data from leaving your network. Sensitive data could be something as simple as social security numbers or be something as complex as business documents or data that contain proprietary trade … Read More
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