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Antivirus, Analyzed
Antivirus is a crucial component to any network security platform, but do you know how it works? Below, we’ll go over how your security is improved by an antivirus solution. What is Antivirus? Antivirus is a variety of software meant to identify malware and other software-based threats and eliminate them, protecting your computing resources and
5 Reasons Why an RMM Approach Would Work for You
Your business, like all businesses, relies on a lot of moving parts to function. That’s the reality. What isn’t the reality is that you have no control over whether these moving parts will break down, and that you have to just sit and wait for it to happen, reacting when it does. Ugh. Reacting. That’s
Tip of the Week: Why Optimization Is Key to Your Success
The business world is inherently somewhat Darwinian: instead of organisms with desirable traits surviving and carrying on, better businesses tend to outlast those that are inferior. In order to keep on, you need to ensure that your business has the tools it needs to be better than the alternative. Part of this is a great
Are Your Mobile Security Settings Up to Par?
While you may not consider it at first, your mobile device has a sizeable amount of personally identifiable data on it – far more than should be left on an unsecured phone at any time. Fortunately, Google has added a considerable layer of protections to Android to assist users with their security. All a user
Tip of the Week: Improvement Needed to Avoid Cybercrime
Did you know that almost 90 percent of small business owners feel they are completely safe from attack? It’s unfortunate, but the truth of the matter is that half of these businesses will eventually be proven wrong–they too can suffer from a cyberattack. Are you going to risk becoming one of them? You should know
Technology Basics: Navigation Bar
Navigating some websites can be a pain, but thankfully, there is a handy-dandy tool that just about all of them utilize to make it easier for users. We’re talking, of course, about the navigation bar. We’ll discuss what the navigation bar is, what it does, and why it’s so helpful for a website or application’s
The Internet Brings More to Every Business
The Internet is incredibly important to the success of not only businesses, but countless users all over the world. In terms of the actual strength of the Internet though, people might not know just how many options there are out there that can provide access to this dynamic and feature-filled network. Thanks to the Internet,
Our Help Desk Is a Real Benefit
Technology support is critical to the success of businesses, but investing in these solutions presents an entirely different problem–whether or not your business can afford an in-house support team. Depending on the budget, businesses often find themselves investing in IT support that’s both counter-productive and costly. We’re here to tell you that remote support and
5 Cloud Apps Small Businesses Should Love
Businesses of all types have looked to the cloud as a way to receive the goods and services they could use to improve their ability to create revenue, while not having to lay out huge chunks of capital in which to get the dynamic computing infrastructure. Today, developers are creating useful cloud-based applications that not
How You Can Benefit from RMM
It’s clear that your business’ profession was chosen based on a specific lack or need in your area, but if you don’t have the technology to make sure this need can be met, you’re not providing value to your clients. This is one of the key reasons why businesses like us offer remote monitoring and