December 2021
What steps you can take to make an accurate prediction on your annual hardware expenses.
Trying to think ahead and plan for next year’s expenses?
It might not seem possible to budget for hardware that far in advance thinking about how your needs might be different by then.
However, you can accurately budget for your hardware for the year with an educated prediction by answering these 5 key questions.
November 2021
How to help keep Windows from taking so long to launch.
If you’re experience an extremely slow start-up, it could be because your PC has too much software automatically programmed to launch.
Our video will walk you through how to manage your software so your Windows start-up is quicker, so you can get on with your work.
October 2021
An External Password Manager is always our recommendation
We recommend disabling the built-in password manager Chrome has to offer and utilizing an external one.
Watch our video to find out why you should do this, and how you can get it done.
September 2021
Multi-factor authentication is becoming essential to have for your business.
Multi-factor authentication is a simple way you can add an extra layer of security for your business, keeping hackers from accessing your data and slowing down your productivity.
Utilizing this application is becoming a staple in the workplace as hackers get smarter and smarter with finding ways to steal your information.
If you haven’t already started using this with your business, you might want to.
Watch our new video explaining how multi-factor authentication can add a higher level of protection to your business’ data.
August 2021
Order your hardware ahead of time to avoid the supply shortage.
Did you know that there are chips in almost everything we use these days? From your phone to your computer or printer; even your fridge has a chip in it.
Due to the pandemic, the demand for technological upgrades and supplies is on the rise and our access to them is becoming more difficult.
If you are needing new hardware within the next 6 months, you’ll need to plan ahead.
Watch our new video that explains why you should order early.
July 2021
Happen to click on a link and it wasn’t what you thought it was?
It probably made you panic and wonder what damage was created, but you’re not alone.
Scammers send links designed to appear legitimate so they can access your data and information with one click of a button.
We’ve all done it, but let’s take some action.
Our new video will tell you two things you need to be aware of so you know what steps to take right away.
June 2021
No scanner? OneDrive to the rescue!
One of the biggest problems we face when working from home is having the access to all the equipment we need and would normally have at the office.
What if there was a way that you could save space in your home and instead of buying a printer, scanner or even a multifunctional device you could just access an app?
What if you needed to scan something right away and didn’t have access to a scanning device?
Microsoft 365 can offer you a scanner that’s built into an app you might already have.
Watch our video to find out all you need to know to optimize your scanning capabilities.
May 2021
Treat your business’ data security seriously
Think about what steps you take to keep your most important things such as your home, car and your family protected. For instance, locking all the doors, shutting the windows, or setting an alarm system.
The same applies to your business. What steps are you taking to keep your data safe and secure?
Some business owners do not have the same approach to their data security as they would with their own personal lives.
This is a risky way to run your business as more people are accessing your business’ data than you would think. It’s like leaving your windows open at home for easy access.
Our video will cover the four main ways you can improve your business’s data security.
April 2021
How to avoid a ransomware attack before it’s too late
One of the most terrifying data security attacks that can happen to your business is a ransomware attack.
Malicious attackers access your data and hold it ransom, encrypting it so it is unusable – and you don’t get it back unless you pay a hefty fee.
They can do a lot of damage by breaking in to your system unnoticed well before the attack happens. But there are ways you can look for signs and symptoms that your data has been breached.
This video will show three ways to tell if hackers have breached your system.
March 2021
How you can be attacked by Phishing Scams platforms other than just your email
We are at risk of scams on many platforms. The most well-known to you is most likely phishing. Where you receive a fake email pretending to be a familiar and believable business or contact and steal your sensitive information.
Have you heard of the other forms of phishing scams- vishing, smishing and whaling?
These are all ways scammers find ways to steal your personal or sensitive information and make money off you.
Watch our video to discover how to avoid each one of these scams and protect yourself and your business from these attacks.
February 2021
Why your new PC may not be running at optimal speed
You purchase a new PC and realize it’s running slower than you were hoping for, and there is a bunch of unwanted software installed that’s slowing down your productivity.
This unwanted software that’s slowing you down is called bloatware.
Watch our new video to find out why bloatware is slowing you down and how you can eliminate it from your PC.
January 2021
Learn how Microsoft Planner can help you improve project planning
Microsoft 365 may have tools you didn’t know could help with your business’ productivity.
Teams makes it easier for your business to stay organized and keep track of your progress with a built-in project planning tool.
Watch our short video on how to use Microsoft Planner to help your team stay on task.
