Tech support scammers have been relying on fraudulent pop-ups for many years in order to scare potential victims into calling for remote assistance. These so-called browser lockers (or browlocks) typically originate from malicious ads (malvertising) that can appear on any website, including trusted online portals. Want an expert to handle it? Explore our cybersecurity services or…
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION FOR APPLE MAC USERS
We wanted to make you aware of a serious bug that is affecting Apple Macs that are running the latest OS (operating system) called “High Sierra”. Mac’s that are running this Operating System are at risk as the flaw makes it possible to gain entry to the machine without a password, and also have access to…
THE 8 MOST USEFUL WINDOWS SHORTCUTS
Keyboard shortcuts for Windows have been making people’s lives easier since Microsoft introduced the world to Windows 3.1. Their latest version, Windows 10, comes with plenty of new built-in keyboard shortcuts, plus all the old favorites. Techies and contractors who offer business or home computer services usually know a lot of these shortcuts, because they do a lot of…
Why is My Computer Overheating?
A common issue that many computers suffer from is overheating. As mobile computers are getting slimmer, there is less room for cooling fans or even just air to circulate. With desktop computers, more powerful processors and huge video cards are generating more heat inside the cases. In this article we will explain just why your…
What Happens to Your Data When You Delete It? The Truth will Surprise You
When you delete a file off your PC, or your hard drive becomes corrupted, you just take for granted that the data is gone in perpetuity. That isn’t the case at all, and it can present problems for businesses and individuals alike. The thing is that it’s deleted, it’s gone, it ceases to exist, because…
Remote Maintenance Makes Technology Management So Much Easier
“The good old days” usually refer to times long past, where things were more simple. Businesses a few decades ago didn’t have much complex technology in their office, but nowadays organizations have multiple server units and plenty of workstations–all of which need more maintenance than ever before. What’s the best way for your organization to…
Slow and Steady Computers Don’t Win the Race
Is there anything worse than a slow computer? Not for the hundreds of thousands of people all over the world looking for ways to fix their slow computers, fast! and it’s not hard to understand why slow computers are the bane of modern existence. They’re so frustrating! Want an expert to handle it? Explore our…
Most Businesses Won’t Survive a Disaster. Could Yours?
With the crazy weather we’re seeing, natural disasters on the rise and cyber terrorism echoing for years, it’s not a case of ‘if’ a disaster will strike your business, but ‘when’. Surprisingly, it’s not the scope and scale of the event that influences how deeply your business is impacted, it’s your business continuity plan. Put simply, this…
Cloud Computing Benefits for Small Businesses
When a business expands from the first couple of employees to the first handful, everyone starts to notice that sharing and editing documents becomes a little difficult to manage. A growing business often begins to have concerns about how and where to securely store their data, not to mention the hours of research spent trying…
Why it makes sense to use Desktop as a Service in your business
While a majority of entrepreneurs may see Desktop as a Service (DaaS) as a technological fad, a pragmatic business owner will not reject the idea without considering its pros and cons. A careful analysis of this new concept gives us more reasons to adopt it rather than thinking otherwise. DaaS is a very convenient solution, especially for…
