Every business, big and small, needs a backup and disaster recovery plan. Otherwise, you are leaving your data unprotected when disaster strikes. Below are four reasons to backup your data and have a disaster recovery plan. Failures with Machines and Hardware: technology has greatly advanced and become more reliable over the years, but it still…
Chances are, you have heard about the innovative telephone solution called VoIP. VoIP can replace your traditional phones and dramatically cut your costs. This certainly sounds appealing, but you may still have some questions. Will the call quality through the Internet be clear? How do the calls go through the Internet? Is the technology confusing?…
The federal government is set to approve the proposed merger of Charter Communications and Bright House. Government regulators are interested in combining the two companies so they can help prevent the growth of streaming video services from stifling. This $5 billion merge would create the second largest broadband provider in the US, just behind the…
Most of us have faced a situation when our computer crashes and the blue screen appears. When a blue screen pops up on your PC and your computer restarts spontaneously, this is known as the blue screen of death, or BSoD. BSoD is an error typically caused by your hardware. Before you act to repair…
It isn’t often that the Department of Homeland Security sends out a notice about dangers with software, so when it does, it is important to take it seriously. Recently, a top cyber security firm and the Department of Homeland Security have done just that. They have advised that anyone using a Windows PC immediately uninstall…
There are many Windows 10 features for business owners to look forward to. In this article, we will cover five of those. Action Center updates: this update will give you the ability to prioritize your notifications received through Windows 10. You can prioritize the alerts of a specific app by going to the settings, system,…
A website is an important part of any business, after all it is often the first contact potential customers make when they are looking for products, services, and companies providing what they need and want. Most owners and managers are aware of this and follow through with a corporate website. The problem is, some sites…
Managed services are a great option for any business. Below are some reasons you should consider using managed IT services for your business, whether big or small. Effective at reducing costs: if no one in your business is an IT expert, when you need basic IT maintenance, you’ll have to hire a consultant. The cost…
Recently, the number of cyber-attacks against small businesses has been rising. According to a recent report by Symantec, a leading Internet security provider, if you own a small business, you’re more vulnerable since cyber criminals see you as a path of least resistance. In fact, in 2014, 31% of all cyber-attacks were against companies with…
If you own a business, you understand that your telephone is an essential part of your communication toolbox. This has been the case for more than a century. Unfortunately, though, traditional phone system costs can be expensive. That is why many businesses are turning to VoIP phone systems, the next step in the phone’s evolution.…