When it goes wrong, you need a responsive IT helpdesk As a technology provider, we always say we don’t just work with our clients – we partner with them for mutual success. A critical part of that is being there to help when something goes wrong. That means running a friendly and efficient IT helpdesk. [...]
Would any of your staff click the link? Phishing is one of the biggest threats to your business’s cyber security. It’s where criminals send an email pretending to be someone else, such as a key supplier or your bank. They’re trying to get someone to click a bad link. This can install malicious software. Or [...]
Predict annual hardware expenses Budgeting can be tricky. Especially when it comes to your technology. While you never know what new software you may want to invest in, hardware can be more predictable. Aside from theft or accidental damage, the life expectancy of devices should be easy to plan for. There are five key questions [...]
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Disable Chrome built-in password manager If you often use the same websites, you’ll notice Chrome asks whether you want it to remember your login details. But if you use an external password manager, saving passwords in both can be confusing and cause conflict. We recommend you turn off Chrome’s built-in password manager. Here’s how. • [...]
What is MFA / 2FA? MFA is where you must use a second device to prove it’s really you logging in. Perhaps it’s a code texted to your phone. Or a link emailed to you. Most often you generate a login code using a special app. The idea is to protect all your accounts. Even [...]
You may need computer hardware soon If your business will need new computers or devices later this year, we recommend you plan ahead now. There’s a global chip shortage that most people don’t know about. It’s happened because there aren’t enough chips being manufactured for all the devices that need them. Think about it – [...]
So you’ve tapped a bad link on your phone So you’ve tapped a bad link on your phone. Has this happened to you? You wouldn’t be alone. We’re bombarded with messages every day. Some genuine, some not. And it’s getting harder and harder to spot the fakes. How do you keep your phone and its [...]
OneDrive saves the day as your portable scanner The biggest problem with working from home is losing access to all the equipment you have in your office. Such as your printer and scanner. Sure, you could get a multi-function device installed at home. But if you only use it now and again, it’s just taking [...]
Computer Security - Leaving your windows open You’d never dream of leaving your home for the day with all of the doors and windows wide open. Yet this is what many business owners and managers do with their business’s IT. It’s the data security equivalent of leaving the windows open. So thieves can easily get [...]
