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Why is HTTPS so important?

December 30, 2019 By Josh Yarbrough

So everyone's seen the HTTP and HTTPS prefixes on their favorite website addresses but did you ever wonder why they were there and what the difference between the two was? Keep reading to find out.   Way back in the pioneering days of the internet, the gurus of old had to figure out a way for … Read More

Categories: Business, Cybersecurity, Networking, Personal Computing

What is Linux, and Why Would I Want to Use It?

December 16, 2019 By Jordan B. Sanders

What's an Operating System? You're probably familiar with Microsoft Windows or Apple's Mac OS X.  Windows and OS X are a special type of software called an Operating System (OS for short).  The purpose of an OS is to function as a sort of foundation for other software to run within.  If the OS were … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Operating Systems, Networking, Personal Computing

5 Things to Consider When Buying a New Monitor

December 9, 2019 By Jeff Fowler

With the Windows 7 EOL coming up, a lot of users are getting new computers. To complete the "upgrade", most people shop for a new monitor as well. With the number of options available, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Our guide, "5 Things to Consider When Buying a New Monitor" may help shed some light … Read More

Categories: Hardware & Peripherals, Personal Computing, 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 much longer can I keep running Windows 7?

November 4, 2019 By Josh Yarbrough

With the End-Of-Life date coming soon for Windows 7, It's inevitable that the beloved Windows Operating System is dying. It has that all too familiar terminal illness called End-of-Life. Microsoft has announced that it is pulling the plug January 14, 2020 on the version of Windows that most of us … Read More

Categories: Business, Desktop Operating Systems, Desktop Software, Featured, News, Security Alerts & Vulnerabilities

What makes a strong password?

October 14, 2019 By Jacob Ellis

With all the data breaches we see on the news these days, it can sometimes be scary to trust companies with your sensitive information. However, in many cases, sensitive data is gained by an attacker taking advantage of users implementing weak passwords. Today, we will look at some examples of … Read More

Categories: Cybersecurity, Passwords, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

USB4 is coming in 2020 – What’s the difference?

September 23, 2019 By Jeff Fowler

Earlier this month, the USB Implementation Forum (The industrial group that helps standardize and implement USB technology) finalized the specs for USB4. This means that it's just a matter of time before you begin to see USB4 devices rolling out, which are expected in 2020. While a lot of the … Read More

Categories: Hardware & Peripherals, Personal Computing

Five Things to Consider When Purchasing a New Computer

September 16, 2019 By SandStorm IT

With the Windows 7 End-Of-Life coming soon (January 14, 2020), a lot of users will need to upgrade Operating Systems. For the majority of users, that typically means getting an entirely new PC altogether. When shopping for a new computer, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options. … Read More

Categories: Business, General Business, Personal Computing, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

Are Apple computers immune to infections?

September 2, 2019 By Josh Yarbrough

"I've got a Mac so I don't have to worry about viruses". Have you ever heard someone say that before? Being in the tech industry, I know I have heard it many times. It either makes you roll your eyes or maybe consider replacing the ol' PC with a sleek to new Apple. But what makes an Apple computer … Read More

Categories: Desktop Operating Systems, Personal Computing

Ultimate Google Search Tips and Tricks Cheat Sheet

August 26, 2019 By Jeff Fowler

We've done a few posts in the past regarding tips and tricks using Google, such as "5 Google Search Tricks You May Not Know", but as you know, there are hundreds of things that Google can do. We would like to share some of our top Google Search Tips and Tricks in this "Cheat Sheet".   Please note … Read More

Categories: Personal Computing, Software & Applications, Tips/Tricks/Shortcuts

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