Techno Blog
Running your business on relics? Time to think of cleaning house.
You’re small, nimble, and don’t need the latest and greatest expensive technologies—we get that. It’s costly. It’s time consuming to research the stuff. You may not even know what exists out there. However, some of the old technology you’re still hanging onto to run...
Is Cryptovirus back as a worm?
Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does—it seems likely there is a new variant to the Cryptolocker virus—that insidious virus known to encrypt all your files and hold them ransom for $300. This new strain may or may not be Crypt, but it was reported...
Why and How to Get Password-Smart NOW!
It seems the more we advance technologically and the more we rely on the security of our online accounts, the harder it gets to keep them secure. As fast as new protection is created, hackers find ways to crack the code. How to keep your passwords secure as your front...
The Legal (And Smart) Way to Spy on your Competitors: Business Intelligence
It used to be that Business Intelligence (BI) was reserved only for large corporations with IT budgets to match. But with the advent of the cloud, the growth of software-as-a-service and more competition overall, BI is now within reach for small businesses too, and...
We’re Windows Watchers
We all recall the giant leap we took when Windows 8 launched. Its new interface was a bit traumatic for many, and definitely took some getting used to. For better or worse, it’s the new direction of Windows, and now with Window 10, they’re settling in and building on...
Three of the Sweetest Mobile Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses
If you’re not paying attention to how much business is happening on mobile devices, it’s time to get your head in the game. With nearly 40 percent of internet usage occurring on mobile devices, not only is mobile marketing crucial to your business’s success, but...
DON’T OPEN THAT RÉSUMÉ SO FAST: THE LATEST SCARY TREND IN RANSOMWARE
YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN LOCKED. Now you must pay ransom to an unidentified thief in order to unlock your computer system and gain access to your own data or lose it forever. This might be the worst message to ever have come across your computer screen. If you become...
The New Windows 10 Cometh! Are You Ready?
As operating systems go, Windows 7: a sturdy workhorse. Windows 8: not so great. Windows 9: no you’re not crazy, there isn’t one (don’t ask). Now comes Windows 10, and all eyes are on Microsoft to make it work and make it good in order for them to remain a major...
Service & Support – They Do Exist!
Do you ever tire of picking up the phone for customer service or tech support and reaching any number of auto attendants and prompts? You wait patiently for that friendly and knowledgeable voice, but instead the call leaves you with unanswered questions and piles of...
New VoIP Phone Solutions for Your Business
The team at Techno Advantage is excited to announce a new VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone solution by Grandstream. Our fearless leader Jay, recently attended an extensive training program hosted by Grandstream and became a certified partner. We’re...
Are You Ready to Migrate Away from Windows Server 2003?
Last fall we wrote a post about planning for Windows Server 2003 end of life. In that post, we recommended migrating to new server hardware and upgrading to the current version of Windows Server which is Server 2012 R2. Well, now just a few months remain until...
Which Tech Tools Do You Need?
There are two things that most business owners need: more time and more money. With the right technology in place, you can get both — and ultimately improve your bottom line. Here are 5 tech tools that can help your company grow. Cloud-based phone system (VOIP) Rather...
The New Look of Techno Advantage
Have you heard the saying “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.”? Well, we’re growing and we want to share the latest news with you in today’s post. Like many businesses, our previous website was little more than an outdated placeholder on the World Wide Web. It...
Looking Forward into New Technology in 2015
Technology changes quickly. Just when you think you have the latest technology solution for your business, something newer and better is being touted as the "next big thing." As 2014 draws to an end, we wanted to share 4 trends that are expected to affect small...
Protecting Against Ransomware Threats
In case you aren’t familiar with that term, ransomware refers to programs that hold your computer or hard drive hostage, demanding that you pay a ransom fee (hence the name) if you want to get your information back. Once users become infected, they see an error screen...
Accomplish More On Your Mobile Device
Microsoft announced today that they have acquired Acompli, an email app available on iOS and Android. Acompli is designed to help you work faster and smarter with emails and calendars on your mobile device. The service works with a variety of messaging services...
New Video Portal – Office 365
It's no secret that we are huge fans of Office 365 here at Techno Advantage, so when we heard this "breaking news" from Microsoft, we had to share it right away. Yesterday, Microsoft announced new tools for using SharePoint. They are calling these tools NextGen...
Viruses in your Social Network
Computer users are smarter today than they used to be, but so are the internet bad guys trying to access your information. The online world is changing and social media has added a new layer to the level of awareness and diligence the average user must employ to stay...
New Office 365 Subscription Plans
Microsoft's flexible approach to Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and Office means each business can get the right mix of cloud and local for its needs. Ask people what Office 365 is and you'll get various (and most likely incorrect) responses. One of the reasons for the...
The Cloud Explained Part III – A Marketing Tool
Now that cloud computing technology has already gone past the infancy stages, many industries are realizing the benefits it provides, and are adopting and integrating the technology to fit their businesses. One major sector that stands to benefit a lot from the cloud...
