Everyone should know how to set up a VPN or have someone set it up for them. Virtual private networks (VPNs) can offer an additional layer of security and privacy. Whether you’re working on a public Wi-Fi network and want to escape prying eyes, or you’re worried about privacy in general, a VPN can offer a lot of benefits. In...
Connecting your computers to your business network grants access to the Internet, networked printers and attached devices and other computers on the network. Most networks in the workplace are Ethernet wired networks or Wi-Fi wireless networks. How you connect to a network and what equipment you need depends primarily on the network connection you’re setting up. Necessary Equipment If you’re...
Few things are more frustrating than when you want to print a document, and your wireless printer is in an error state or gives you the silent treatment. Perhaps you’ve tried to connect your WiFi printer to the network in your business, but the problems persist, leaving your printer stubbornly off the grid. Ideally, a wireless connection should allow you...
Is your computer acting weird? Are boxes popping up on your screen, telling you your computer is infected? Are you hearing strange sounds? Your computer may have been infected with malware or a virus. It’s not always easy to determine whether your computer has become infected with a virus, worm, Trojan or spyware; authors of malicious software do their best...
Backup for Windows 10
Virus and ransomware attacks are on the rise, and, if affected, your system and critical data are at risk. Be prepared so you can recover what you need in minutes — like it never happened. You now NEED a Backup for Windows 10. So, you can easily back up your computer to an external hard drive, network-attached storage (NAS) share or...
You have searched for “password managers” on google and you have clicked on this blog… suggesting to me that you have either been hacked or been sent a worrying message about one of your accounts? Am I right? I’m right… I know I’m right. Ok, maybe I’m not right. Good thing is, you are looking to secure your systems with...
Dark Web Monitoring – Are you Safe?
Have some questions about the dark web and dark web monitoring? Seen your work email on https://haveibeenpwned.com/ ? Concerns around your security and worried someone is going to lock your business down and ask for a ransom…? Alright, let’s dig into Dark Web Monitoring and why it is and isn’t to be worried about. What is the Dark Web? The dark web...
What is Multi Factor authentication Multi-factor authentication is an electronic authentication method in which a computer user is granted access to a website or application only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence to an authentication mechanism: knowledge, possession, and inherence. What is an example of Multi Factor Authentication? Multi-factor authentication is when you use two or more authentication...
We rarely get advance notice that a disaster is ready to strike. Even with some lead time, though, multiple things can go wrong; every incident is unique and unfolds in unexpected ways. This is why you need Business Continuity Planning! This is where a business continuity plan comes into play. To give your organization the best shot at success during...
Freaking out because you have just had a disaster and you don’t have a disaster recovery plan? OR you are planning ahead as you know that 67% of small businesses will incur a disaster related to their IT in the next 12 months. What is a Disaster Recovery Plan? A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a documented, structured approach that describes...
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