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…
Disinfecting a Laptop: Do It without Ruining It!
Last month we talked about caring for your Apple products, so as to keep them from becoming viral hotbeds. This month we want to make sure to cover the procedure for those of us who use hardware from other companies, especially including Toshiba, HP, Asus, and Lenovo, as they have authorized us here at Computer Medic…
Why You Should Disable Autofill in Your Password [2021]
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…
Top 3 Reasons for Onsite Computer Repair in 2021
No one wants to experience computer problems. If your computer is used for your business then it is likely indispensable as all your essential customer and accounting files are on their along with quotes, vendor contracts and employee payroll information! Compounding the crisis is the hassle of going to get the computer fixed. That is…
LATEST 4 WAYS TO SECURE YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT IN 2021
Facebook, a platform with more users than the U.S., China, and Brazil populations combined, is a frequent target for cyberattacks due to its sheer popularity. The infamous data breach of 2018 caused Facebook to hone in on its security efforts, so there are many protection measures users can – and should – take. Keep reading…
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…
7 Questions to Ask a New Internet Service Provider
A list of best practice questions companies should ask future new ISPs As a small business owner or office manager, the speed, reliability and cost of your internet service is something that you take seriously. Slow speeds, insufficient bandwidth, and outages can cost your business time and money. As IT Support specialists, we regularly help…
5 Common Computer Myths You Need To Stop Believing
Computer myths: Common urban myths would have us believe alligators live in sewers or people put razor blades in kids’ candy. Common misconceptions about computers are just as persistent. Here are several Computer myths you need to stop believing #1 A slow-running computer has a virus A virus can be to blame. Spyware or…
How Long Can You Expect Your Hardware to Last?
When you look at your office, warehouse, or other work facility, you probably see a mix of older and newer hardware. Shiny, state-of-the-art laptops may sit next to trusty old workstations or servers that just keep on going, year after year. But before you can make any long-term IT budget plans, you have to have…
