A scary number of desktop workstations masquerade as servers in the business world. Yes, workstation-class computers can be used as servers, but they are not meant to take on this role—a crucial one for businesses that should not be underestimated. The scary thing about workstations acting as...
When Microsoft released Windows 8, it aimed to connect tablets and mobile devices to personal computers. Instead, it introduced a confusing interface that took away many familiar features and alienated loyal users, especially business owners whose workforce remains largely on desktops. One year...
Big and businesses alike pour resources into fortifying their hardware and software systems, hoping to avoid malicious (and expensive) malware and virus attacks. Updating anti-virus software, mandating strong passwords and company-wide mobile device policies make it more difficult for hackers to...
In April 2014, Microsoft will end Windows XP support. No more support means no more updates. No more updates means vulnerabilities discovered after April will no longer be addressed by way of security patches, bug fixes and online or phone tech support. Without those critical updates, millions of...
We posted a new virus alert recently about a particular family of viruses going around called Cryptolocker. The virus is still going strong so we thought we should give you a little more information. It’s good to know (and share), unless you have an extra $100 to $300 worth of ransom money to...
Finding the perfect partner for anything is tough, but finding just the right IT management partner for a business? That takes some real serious thought and soul searching, and usually occurs right after a particularly gut wrenching ordeal with lost data or a day's worth of productivity. We don't...
