For most businesses and even homes, internet access is just as important as their other utilities. Most businesses use internet access for everything from customer communication (email, VOIP, etc) to credit card processing. Without internet access, some businesses simply can't operate. In addition … Read More
6 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts You May Not Know
Shortcut key combinations are designed to make it easier/faster to do certain tasks. As far as shortcut keys in Windows are concerned, almost everyone knows about CTRL + ALT + DEL (Interrupt), CTRL + C (Copy), ALT + F4 (Close program) and the more common shortcuts. In this blog post, we'll be … Read More
Data Hashing and Encryption and How They Enhance Security
Data Hashing. Encryption. These are words that one hears all the time about the topic of security. Sometimes, they are used interchangeably when they are different things despite both being critical to security. In this blog post, we will explain both and also explain how they can be used … Read More
5 Google Search Tricks You May Not Know
Google has become such a part of most people's everyday life that the word "Google" was adopted as a verb into the Oxford English Dictionary over ten years ago. It has become completely ubiquitous since then. Chances are anyone who has touched a computer or a mobile device connected to the Internet … Read More
Why do I need an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)?
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
What are social media bots and how can I protect myself?
Chances are, if you have used any popular social media platforms recently, you have been exposed to social media bots. By definition, this is not necessarily a bad thing, since these bots are just accounts on social media which are run automatically by a computer program rather than a human. … Read More
What are the best ways to combat computer infections?
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
5 Things to Consider When Buying a New Monitor
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
What makes a strong password?
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
Five Things to Consider When Purchasing a New Computer
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