Techno Blog
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...
The Cloud Explained Part II – Public vs Private
Cloud computing comes in three major forms: public clouds, private clouds, and hybrids clouds. Depending on the type of data you're working with, you'll want to compare public, private, and hybrid clouds in terms of the different levels of security and management...
The Cloud Explained – A Blog Series
Have you ever wondered….just what is cloud computing anyway? According to Wikipedia, cloud computing is the delivery of computing as a service rather than a product, whereby shared resources, software, and information are provided to computers and other devices as...
Protecting Your Data – Is your password strong enough?
Information security is an ongoing process, not something you do once and then forget about, right? Right! If you’re still keeping all your original passwords in a small dusty notebook on the corner of your desk…it's time to rethink. You’ll be relieved to know...
Planning for Windows Server 2003 End-Of-Life
Does, July 14th, 2015 mean anything to you? Well, if you’re a business running Windows Server 2003, it should. Windows Server 2003 is fast-approaching its end-of-life. Microsoft has announced the official retirement date as July 14, 2015. Basically, it means that...
Backup and Disaster Recovery – Do you have a plan?
When disaster strikes (and it will), you can put the pieces back together if you've got a solid backup solution in place. If you're not backing up, you are tempting fate. It's only a matter of time before something tragic will happen: a hardware failure, a hacker, or...
Summer Special Edition – Social Media Tools for Small Business
Despite using all the same social networks – Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc. - , each businesses marketing plan and marketing toolbox are likely quite different. Enterprise solutions are great for the big guys, but the rest of us are in the market for something more...
Feeling Overwhelmed by Technology?
If so, well…..you’re not alone. Many small business owners feel they have very little resources to help them navigate the vast tech landscape, according to a recent study. The report, from Brother International Corporation and non-profit SCORE was conducted by...
A New Focus on E-mail Security
When you send something in the mail you expect for it to be viewed by the intended recipient’s eyes only, right? Right. For the most part, our important mail is sent in a sealed envelope to protect against unwanted observation. But, what about our e-mail? Unless...
Three Common Network Security Vulnerabilities
Finding the weak spots in your network. Let’s start at the beginning….What is a network? A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home, school, office building, or closely positioned group of...
Who’s watching when you’re not?
Why you should consider a monitoring service plan from Techno Advantage. Techno Advantage’s 24/7 monitoring software represents a breakthrough in computer solutions in the Midwest, allowing for an instant, remote response to any problem or threat to your valuable...
Is Windows XP End of life really a big deal?
We are about 3 weeks away from end of life for Windows XP, April 8th Windows XP will officially be retired. Microsoft will stop supporting it, and no further patches will be available. I’ve had several clients ask me if this is really a big deal, or just a marketing...
New backup solutions from Storagecraft!
We are excited to announce new backup solution offerings with Storagecraft. Utilizing ShadowProtect software we now offer on and offsite solutions to meet any data backup needs. We have partnered with Storagecraft to bring a new level of data backup options to the...
New wrap for the company van!
Windows XP – End of Support
Windows XP – End of Support After April 8, 2014, technical assistance for Windows XP will no longer be available (From Microsoft), including automatic updates that help protect your PC. If you continue to use Windows XP, your computer might become more...
