by Susan Mangina | Oct 10, 2019 | IT Support, Security, Updates
As you’ve probably already heard, Microsoft will stop protecting Windows 7 and Windows Server 8 from viruses and malware on January 14, 2020. Which means that one in four companies are scheduled to have IT security support withdrawn by Microsoft in the coming months....
by Stephen Gross | Jun 4, 2019 | Cloud Computing, Computer Maintenance, Disaster Recovery, IT Support, Security, Tech Tips for Business Owners
We count down some all-too-common tech mistakes – the kind that can damage a growing business, and even stunt its growth for good. Buying tech for your business is pretty exciting. It’s a chance to drive faster growth and innovation. To do more, in cooler, smarter...
by Stephen Gross | Nov 7, 2018 | E-mail, Educational Resources, IT Support, Security, Tech Tips for Business Owners
[Updated, 2020-05-14] Mr. Henry Williams is a deputy editor for The Wall Street Journal in New York, and he reported on something we just also recommended. Here is an excerpt with a link to the full article at the end. You should forward this to your C-suite: Two...
by Stephen Gross | Sep 6, 2018 | Business, IT Support
As the managed services provider market matures, CIOs should resist the urge to go with the lowest-cost provider in favor of partners that understand your business and can help you achieve strategic goals. Leaning on a managed service provider (MSP) for a subset of...
by Stephen Gross | May 6, 2018 | IoT, IT Support, Mobile Computing, Networking, Tech Tips for Business Owners, Technology
The cable plan you signed up for promised up to 300 Mbps of blistering Internet speed, but reality has proven to be somewhat different. You’re barely topping 25 Mbps, Netflix doesn’t work upstairs and by 7 p.m., no one seems to be able to stream anything...
by Stephen Gross | May 6, 2018 | IT Support, Mobile Computing, MS Office Tips and Tricks, Tech Tips for Business Owners
Microsoft no longer releases major overhauls to its operating system. Windows 10 is the “last” version of Windows, and Redmond now releases upgrades to it on a semi-annual basis instead of one huge upgrade every few years. The latest, out today, lacks a...