Your business can’t afford to experiment with risky IT solutions—but it also can’t afford to be left behind. How can you tell if the cloud market has reached the tipping point? How can you tell when cloud solutions have become stable and cost-effective enough that they are the more prudent choice? Computer Medic On Call…
Should You Let an Amateur Loose on Your Computer Network
Most of us know a fair amount about computers, even kids are joining circuits and coding programs in schools – but that does that make everyone an IT expert? It’s fair to say almost all workplaces have that employee who can finesse the printer or use shortcuts nobody else knows about. They have skills, absolutely,…
Human Firewall
Each week we hear of unauthorized breaches and other security issues in the news. Sometimes it’s an inside job and most of the time it was caused by someone that got phished and gave just enough information for the bad guys to gain access to a workstation or email account and then on to the…
ARE HACKERS USING YOUR PC TO MINE BITCOIN?
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero are so popular because they’re secure and potentially worth thousands of dollars. But investors and consumers aren’t the only ones interested in them. Hackers are using malicious tactics to steal cryptocurrency, and they’re doing it with something called cryptojacking. Need help with this? See our cybersecurity services page or call…
Update Your Devices!!
You can have Windows automatically download recommended drivers and detailed information for your hardware and devices. This is a good way to make sure all your hardware and devices work properly. However, the updates that visually do the least, might actually be the most important ones to download. Updates keep you safe. We’ve talked about…
Safeguarding information while traveling
Information is the lifeblood of any organization, and our not-for-profit organizations often deal with very sensitive personal information. Computer Medic On Call can help. Learn about our IT support in Boca Raton or call 561-450-8710. Irrespective of whether you are intending to work around the corner at your preferred coffee shop, in an airport lounge…
How to Prevent Automatic SPAM from Circulating
Spam accounts for over 90 % of all email today. Unsolicited, unwanted phishing, spoofing, spyware and other malware carrying emails, are not just a productivity issue, they cause serious security breaches too. Need help with this? See our IT support in Boca Raton page or call 561-450-8710. Here are a few tips to avoid having…
How to improve your relationship with your managed service provider (MSP)
Outsourcing your IT to a managed service provider (MSP) is supposed to make your life easier. If it doesn’t, something has gone wrong. But improving your relationship with your MSP should be easy enough with one or more of these four tips. 1. Set the relationship up correctly from the beginning Relationships are strongest when…
WHY IT SUPPORT IS IMPORTANT?
IT SUPPORT: You wouldn’t open a call center without hiring people to answer the phone. You wouldn’t buy a car and expect it to drive itself. So why would you invest in technology, without hiring a professional IT support team? Businesses today need technology. This means they also need professional IT support. It is an…
5 Useful Printer Troubleshooting Tips From Printer Repair Experts
You may be tempted to toss that temperamental printer out the window, but before you call your local printer repair services, consider these tips you can follow that can help you get your printer up and running yourself. The printer is Running Too Slow If your printer is running too slowly, the solution may be…
