--- title: 33 IT Brands You Can Trust More Than Gas Station Sushi - Omnis Technologies description: "Quick question: Do you trust gas station sushi? If so, this might not be the right article for you. If you’re the type who prefers “cheap” to “quality”, stop reading! I put years of Omnis Technologies’ IT expertise into making this list of tech brands you can trust, and not all of them are “cheap” […]" image: https://www.omnistech.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Gas-Station-Sushi.gif --- [![Omnis-logo](https://www.omnistech.com/hubfs/Omnis-logo.png)](https://www.omnistech.com) - [MANAGED IT](https://www.omnistech.com/managed-it-support) - [CYBERSECURITY](https://www.omnistech.com/cybersecurity-consulting) - RESOURCES - [BLOG](https://www.omnistech.com/blog) - [SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY PLAN](https://www.omnistech.com/small-business-cybersecurity-plan) - [VIDEOS](https://www.omnistech.com/videos) - COMPANY - [ABOUT US](https://www.omnistech.com/about-us) - [TESTIMONIALS](https://www.omnistech.com/testimonials) - [CAREERS](https://www.omnistech.com/careers) [I Need IT Support](https://www.omnistech.com/contact-us) [Submit a Ticket](http://portal.omnistech.com/WCC2/Home/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fWCC2%2f) # 33 IT Brands You Can Trust More Than Gas Station Sushi Quick question: Do you trust gas station sushi? If so, this might not be the right article for you. If you’re the type who prefers “cheap” to “quality”, stop reading! I put years of Omnis Technologies’ IT expertise into making this list of tech brands you can trust, and not all of them are “cheap” \[…\] [Donald Kemick](https://www.omnistech.com/blog/author/donald-kemick) Nov 14, 2017 --- Quick question: Do you trust gas station sushi? If so, this might not be the right article for you. If you’re the type who prefers “cheap” to “quality”, stop reading! I put years of Omnis Technologies’ IT expertise into making this list of tech brands you can trust, and not all of them are “cheap” (but they ARE all cost-effective long-term). Included are brand recommendations for: - Computers (desktops & laptops) - Tablets - Antivirus software (free & paid) - Virus clean-up - Software download websites - Servers - Routers - Switches - Access points Let’s get to it! ## 33 Business Computer & IT Tech Brands More Trustworthy Than Gas Station Sushi ### Computers (Desktops) - **Lenovo** has proven time and time again that they can build a reliable machine. I personally have a Lenovo desktop and I couldn’t be any more happy with it! - **Asus** has made insane strides as well within the past few years. If you are looking for a cost-effective machine, that still meets your needs, give Asus a try! - **Dell** has been at the top of the IT world for a while, and they don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon. ### Computers (Laptops) - **Acer**, like Asus, has made some very beneficial movements and have released a solid lineup of machines. I have an Acer Swift 3 and it’s absolutely perfect for me! - **Samsung** makes more than just old flip phones. They have some very affordable machines that get the job done. - Although I am not a fan of **Apple**, they have some pretty incredible Mac Books. ### Tablets - **Amazon’s Fire HD** tablets have proven to be reliable and rather inexpensive. P.S. My grandma has one and uses it better than me. So the functionality isn’t an issue. - If you’re in a graphic design type role, the **Microsoft Surface Pro** is fast, has a lag-free touch screen, and an incredibly precise stylus. - **Apple’s iPads** have been consistently high-performing, well-designed, and fantastically user-friendly. ### Free Antivirus - If you still have Windows 7, **Microsoft Security Essentials** works great. - If you have Windows 10, **Windows Defender** is the updated version of Microsoft Security Essentials. This program will work just fine for most users. - I don’t recommend getting a free third-party antivirus, but **AVG** is amongst the top brands for free software. ### Paid Antivirus - If you have a large scale operation, **VIPRE** is an absolutely incredible server-wide application. It protects all machines on your network, and their SMTP options keep you in the loop the moment it finds anything suspicious. - **Symantec** also makes it easy to protect multiple machines at once by using Group Policy. Plus, their license renewal process is a breeze with their cloud solutions. - **Norton** has proven their worth when it comes to keeping businesses safe! This is an all-around affordable and easy to use antivirus. ### Virus Clean-up - **Malwarebytes** takes the cake when it comes to computer clean up. I’ve stood by them for years, and highly recommend the software to everyone! - Don’t let **SUPERAntiSpyware**’s odd color scheme and graphics fool you – it knows how to get into your web browser and clean out harmful files. - Right before you call it quits, run **ADW Cleaner** and let it reboot your machine. ADW Cleaner has a secret formula to dig deep for well-hidden infected files. ### Software Download Sites - Downloading free software is a huge gamble. You can never be too safe. [**Ninite**](http://www.ninite.com) is generally trustworthy and provides quick and easy installation. - If you want to get news on the latest tech upgrades AND get those upgrades all at once, head on over to [**BleepingComputer**](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/)**.** - If you’re more of an experienced downloader, you can probably get away with using [**CNET Download**](http://download.cnet.com/windows/)**.** If you’re not tech-savvy, use one of the other options. ## Business IT Infrastructure Necessities ### Servers - Every IT person has a preference when it comes to servers. Mine just happens to be **Dell EMC’**s. - **Lenovo** has dabbled in the server game, and they hit it out of the park. If you’re looking for a high-end server, definitely look into Lenovo. - If you’ve been in a server room, you’ve probably seen several **HPE** servers. That’s no coincidence – they’re a favorite of IT experts. ### Routers - **Zyxel** makes an array of different routers to fit your needs AND a great security subscription at an affordable rate. - Obviously, **Dell** had to stick their nose into the router field. Dell’s **SonicWALL** is another high-end router that offers awesome security subscriptions. - **Ubiquity’s EdgeRouter** series has a very user-friendly interface. If you’re not super familiar with routers, this one is a solid choice. ### Switches - **TP-Link** makes an affordable and trustworthy switch for high-quality LAN connections. - **Netgear** has been around for a while now, and when it comes to switches they’re in the top 5. Their **ProSafe GS724T** is out of this world! - If you’re running an advanced network and lagging ports and forwarding zones etc., **Cisco** has your back with feature-full management switches.   ### Access Points - Depending on what brand your other equipment is, this may not be your best choice. However, **Ubiquity’s** AP’s have made their rounds with me and earned a spot on the list. - **Zyxel** Access Points are your one-stop shop. One stop as in, you only need one of them in your office to light it up with Wi-Fi! - If you’re looking for a user-friendly, easy to customize Wi-Fi, Google has entered the game with **Google Wi-Fi**.   Any questions about brands or tech on this list? Give me a holler! techsupport@omnistech.com [Education](https://www.omnistech.com/blog/tag/education) [Internet of Things](https://www.omnistech.com/blog/tag/internet-of-things) [Access Points](https://www.omnistech.com/blog/tag/access-points) ## Similar posts Education ### [Why Upgrade Your Computer?](https://www.omnistech.com/blog/why-upgrade-your-computer) Technology is changing quicker and quicker every year. With the drastic changes and upgrades to technology, older machines may not able to handle... 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