We’ve been championing the value of cloud migrations for a while. But now, with more and more businesses forced to figure out remote work plans, the benefits of having a centralized and always accessible cloud platform are crystal clear. In short, there’s never been a more opportune time to move to the cloud. Important PSA re: On-prem Microsoft…
When Should You Bring In Your Computer For Repair?
Computer repair: Is your computer running slow? Have seen strange pop-ups while browsing the web, or on the bottom right of your computer screen? It might be time for you to bring in your computer and have it looked at. Well, you might think that your computer running slow or programs being installed that you…
Guide to QuickBooks Hosting-Flexibility, Scalability, and Security
QuickBooks Hosting in the Cloud Access your tools and data – from anywhere, anytime. Computer Medic On Call will transition your critical QuickBooks information to the cloud so you can access new collaborative tools, better security monitoring, and real-time backups. Enter the future of a paperless work environment with QuickBooks hosting. Contact Computer Medic On…
Connect To Your Business Network Anywhere Securely. Find How?
The threat of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, has prompted many businesses to allow staff to work remotely. Employees are asked to work from home to avoid potentially infecting one another not just with the coronavirus, but the common cold and flu, which shares many similar symptoms with COVID-19. Not all businesses have the luxury of…
How can you tell if your computer is dangerously out-of-date?
If your work computer is more than four years old, it’s time for a replacement. You can blame it on “Moore’s Law.” American engineer Gordon Moore observed in 1965 that the number of transistors that can be packed per silicon chip doubles about every two years. Known as “Moore’s Law,” it helps explain why every…
24/7 Monitoring And Support
In today’s world, 24/7 IT monitoring and technical support are no longer a business differentiator; they’re essential for protecting your network in real-time so it’s always there when you need it most. Cybercriminals don’t sleep, and neither should your network defenses. If your IT team or managed service provider (MSP) hasn’t yet implemented some form…
COVID-19 Scams that Threaten Your Small Business
Even with life being stressful enough during this uncertain time of COVID-19, things have been made worse by the increasing number of cybercriminals and other nefarious actors trying to profit from the current chaos and insecurity. There are three main types of cyber threats that your organization and employees should be aware of as described…
WHY ARE UPDATES CRITICAL FOR YOUR DEVICES?
You are probably no stranger to those pop-up windows telling you your device has a new update available. Most often, you prefer to click the “remind me later” option, because it may seem like too much of a hassle to let an update install. But this can be a serious mistake. It is crucial to update…
You Should Disable Autofill in Your Password
Advertisers have found a new way to track you. According to Freedom to Tinker, a few ad networks are now abusing tracking scripts to capture the email addresses that your password manager auto-fills on websites. But it gets worse: they could use that tech to capture your passwords too, if they wanted. This affects everyone using a…
Beware Of Phishing Emails Appearing As From The Federal Government
The Digital Security firm Inky reports that they’ve discovered a new, disturbing phishing emails campaigns you should be aware of. The company has spotted a disturbing number of scam emails purporting to be from Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States. The emails bear titles like “Coronavirus Guidelines for America.” It’s bad enough…
