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IT Policies for Remote Workers that Your Business Should Implement
Home PCs expose your entire business’s network to risk. At home, your employees don’t have the robust security measures your company machines have. If their hard drive happens to have a malicious file, connecting to your company’s server could spread a virus to every machine linked to it. These policies assist in preventing that scenario. […]
Microsoft 365 vs Office 2019: Why The Monthly Fee is Worth It
You’re probably used to buying a copy of Microsoft Office and keeping it for several years until it’s so out of date that it loses compatibility with your PC or other software. Then, you’re forced to plunk down another large chunk of change ($250 or more) to upgrade to the newest version of Office, only […]
How to Set Up Your Business to Work Remotely
For the time being, working from home is a necessity for a lot of people. This is a daunting scenario if you’re used to working at the same desk every day. You’re accustomed to your computer, chair, and overall workflow. To get work done away from the office, you may have considered transferring your files […]
Which Web Browser Should My Business Use?
Like many technologies that businesses use, there are several options for web browsers. Options are nice to have, but when you’re not sure which is best, they can lead you to unnecessary pain. Let’s take a look at the options. Internet Explorer – Not a real option According to W3school’s global stats, Internet Explorer is […]
Secure WiFi for Business Travelers and Business Owners
Without the proper precautions, a wifi network could be an open door to your private information. When you’re looking at a list of available networks, it’s tempting to pick one without a lock icon next to it. If there’s no password, you’ll connect quickly and easily and you won’t give it a second thought once […]
Email Phishing: 5+ Ways to Protect Your Personal Information
Phishing is the practice of tricking someone to get their sensitive information. The “bait” is often an email created to look like a message from your bank, the government, or even a family member in an emergency. Given the urgency of the message, an unsuspecting user will click a link to a fake (but convincing) […]
Password Best Practices and Password Policy
Replacing Passwords with Passphrases The most tempting passwords are the ones easiest to remember: “1234” or “password.” But their popularity makes them the most vulnerable to hacks. Using a phrase with multiple words will extend your character count and increase your security. Consider using phrases like “Correct Horse Battery Staple”. It’s the example from this […]
Antivirus Software for Business
Antivirus software is designed to stop harmful programs from getting into your system and doing damage to your data. It detects malicious files like trojans, worms, and ransomware before they can poison your PC. How do you get a computer virus? The most common way a virus gets on your computer is by downloading an […]
Backup Options for Businesses: IT Disaster Recovery Plans
Backing up your computer files is an essential operation for your business. It becomes crucial if you’re subject to a ransomware attack, your device suffers an irreparable failure, or your hardware is damaged in a disastrous fire or flood. When your files are backed-up, you can be up and running again in a couple of […]
[Video] Ransomware Attacks Explained
Ransomware is a malicious program that encrypts every file in your system. In order to reverse the encryption and regain access to your files, the victim is required to pay a sum to the attacker, hence the ‘ransom’. This post will go into the details of these attacks and what measures can be taken to […]