Technology moves at the speed of light. It is outdated before you even buy it. The methodology of technology is never still, it continues to evolve faster than it can be produced. It is a natural progression that computers fall behind the current wave of technology. The signs and symptoms of outdated technology are often…
5 Signs to Upgrade Your Computer
What Is The GDPR? An Expert Overview
On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect across the European Union. This regulation aims to strengthen data privacy and data protection for individuals within the EU. The GDPR will immediately impact how companies can collect, store, and process data pertaining to users. Here, we’ll examine the GDPR, how it will affect US…
ARE HACKERS USING YOUR PC TO MINE BITCOIN?
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero are so popular because they’re secure and potentially worth thousands of dollars. But investors and consumers aren’t the only ones interested in them. Hackers are using malicious tactics to steal cryptocurrency, and they’re doing it with something called cryptojacking. Hijacked hardware Cryptojacking secretly uses your computer to calculate complex mathematical…
THE 8 MOST USEFUL WINDOWS SHORTCUTS
Keyboard shortcuts for Windows have been making people’s lives easier since Microsoft introduced the world to Windows 3.1. Their latest version, Windows 10, comes with plenty of new built-in keyboard shortcuts, plus all the old favorites. Techies and contractors who offer business or home computer services usually know a lot of these shortcuts, because they do a lot of…
Why is My Computer Overheating?
A common issue that many computers suffer from is overheating. As mobile computers are getting slimmer, there is less room for cooling fans or even just air to circulate. With desktop computers, more powerful processors and huge video cards are generating more heat inside the cases. In this article we will explain just why your…
Remote Maintenance Makes Technology Management So Much Easier
“The good old days” usually refer to times long past, where things were more simple. Businesses a few decades ago didn’t have much complex technology in their office, but nowadays organizations have multiple server units and plenty of workstations–all of which need more maintenance than ever before. What’s the best way for your organization to…
Most Businesses Won’t Survive a Disaster. Could Yours?
With the crazy weather we’re seeing, natural disasters on the rise and cyber terrorism echoing for years, it’s not a case of ‘if’ a disaster will strike your business, but ‘when’. Surprisingly, it’s not the scope and scale of the event that influences how deeply your business is impacted, it’s your business continuity plan. Put simply, this…
Cloud Computing Benefits for Small Businesses
When a business expands from the first couple of employees to the first handful, everyone starts to notice that sharing and editing documents becomes a little difficult to manage. A growing business often begins to have concerns about how and where to securely store their data, not to mention the hours of research spent trying…
Ransomware Alert: Bad Rabbit
How Bad Rabbit Spreads: Bad Rabbit primarily spreads through compromised websites known as watering holes. These hacked websites feature a pop-up window (below) that tells visitors that they need to update Adobe Flash Player. However, this update message is fake and clicking either option, “Remind Later” or “Install,” launches the malware installer. From there, the malware…
8 Bad Tech Habits to Avoid
There’s no hiding from the truth – we are often in front of a screen from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep. Constantly checking our personal devices for updates can drive us to distraction. At work, we find a desktop work station waiting for us with so much to…
