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There’s a Dark Web out there! Part 1

There’s a Dark Web out there! Part 1

So, I recently became a Podcast “junkie”, and a podcast recently brought up the Dark Web. But does the average person really understand what the Dark Web is, what can be found there, and the dangers there? There are actually three levels to the Internet as we know it....

Multi-Factor Authentication – Use it!

Multi-Factor Authentication – Use it!

Setting up a new laptop recent, as I reinstall all my software and logged into my various tools, my phone was going nuts sending me codes. These codes are the Multi-Factor Authentication in action! During this same time, a client suddenly had an issue where an email...

“Don’t Open Any Emails From Me!” Ugh!

“Don’t Open Any Emails From Me!” Ugh!

Just the other day one of our readers saw a friend post on social media, “Don’t open any emails from me, I have been hacked.” They had received a strange email from their friend so now they are questioning their own system. We love that the reader reached out to us...

Cloud-based Storage Options

Cloud-based Storage Options

When I started in IT, we stored our files on shared network drives, which existed in the same building and network. If you needed to reach a network drive outside that network, you had to have access to remote into that different network. Those documents were stored...

Ugh! The Internet dropped again! Do-It-Yourself Tips

Ugh! The Internet dropped again! Do-It-Yourself Tips

The Zoom screen suddenly freezes in the middle of your meeting and you no longer hear the meeting you’re in.  Then from the other room, “Mom! The Internet dropped again!  I was in a group discussion for English class.” Unfortunately, this is the story around...

You Have Mail! But is it POP3, IMAP or Exchange?

You Have Mail! But is it POP3, IMAP or Exchange?

During college in the early 90’s, email was just becoming popular as a form of communications. Now, I get roughly 100 new messages a day. We get our coupons, store specials, family updates, and work information via email. We can even get a daily subscription to the...

Firewalls 101 – The Hows & Whys

Firewalls 101 – The Hows & Whys

As we write these blogs and get a good collection, we often get questions back. We love that our blogs are opening communication. We especially like it when the questions have nothing to do with the blog they are reading. Recently, a reader asked about Firewalls.  ...

Flashback to 2010

Flashback to 2010

Volcanic ash disrupted travel in Europe from Iceland Volcano.  The BP Oil spill in the gulf.  Lady Gaga Showed up at the VMA’s in a Meat dress (Yeah, I’m not ready to relive that either!). The Colts lost their last appearance in a Super Bowl. But it wasn’t all bad;...

The Debate Between Work at Home vs Office

The Debate Between Work at Home vs Office

In 2019, only 5 million people worked from home full-time in the United States, which is roughly 3.4% of the overall US workforce, as reported by Fundera.com. Even worldwide, only 1 in 5 full-time workers work from home frequently, with only 10% of those doing so...

New Business – where do I start?

New Business – where do I start?

“What do I really need IT-wise to start my new business?” That is the question I was asked recently. It can be a big question, with a lot of opinions, but I thought I would give you my two cents as a small IT business owner. First, you should know what kind of...

Fun Ways to Entertain Ourselves Online

Fun Ways to Entertain Ourselves Online

We have been staying at home for about 8 weeks at this point. Our blog has talked a lot about how to be productive and work remotely; we gave Zoom tips and tools to help you communicate, share files, and collaborate on projects while you keep your social distancing....

Returning & Navigating a New Work Environment

Returning & Navigating a New Work Environment

Eight weeks ago, a normal day involved getting the kids up and going to school. Starting your day with a networking meeting at a local coffee shop, then stopping by a client’s office. Maybe stopping by the local department store to grab a birthday present over lunch,...

Helpful Tips for Zoom Meetings

Helpful Tips for Zoom Meetings

If you’re like me, you’ve now joined the Wonderful World of Telecons. Since we can’t meet in offices, co-working spaces, or the local coffee shops, we’ve gone to virtual meetings held with video conferencing software. One of the most common is Zoom. Since we’re a...

Disposing of Computer and Data Hardware

Disposing of Computer and Data Hardware

During this crazy Pandemic time, people are finding time to clean, sort and organize around the house and office. This sometimes includes those old pieces of computer hardware sitting around, collecting dust. Today, let’s look at what you need to know before you...

VPNs… A Better Way to Get Things Done

VPNs… A Better Way to Get Things Done

There is a lot of fear and uncertainty right now with the impact of the CONVID-19 virus and how it’s going to affect businesses. Daily, I see businesses encouraging their employees to work from home if they can. Retailers are even encouraging people to use online and...

Is your email inbox out of control?

Is your email inbox out of control?

It seems these days that everyone is collecting your contact information. Rather they are asking your email address to confirm a doctor’s appointment or your favorite restaurant’s loyalty club, our inboxes are getting hit at an alarming rate. It’s now commonplace for...

The Top 10 Ways Hackers Get Around Your Firewall And Anti-Virus To Rob You Blind

Cybercrime is at an all-time high, and hackers are setting their sights on small and medium businesses who are “low hanging fruit.” Don’t be their next victim! This report reveals the most common ways that hackers get in and how to protect yourself today.
 

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