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UPS: Essential to Every IT System

In every business, keeping people productive is very important. Lost productivity means less profit, so to keep things going, even when there’s no power, you need a UPS. Keeping productivity going is important. The more productive your people are, the more work gets done...

The Importance of Strong Passwords

Microsoft offers an excellent guide on making sure your passwords are secure, I’ve heard from other sources that you want your password to be at least 8 characters.  They kick up the requirement to 14 characters, but with 8 characters and following their other...

Take Advantage of Jump Lists in Windows 7

Jump Lists are lists of recently opened items, such as files, folders, or websites, organized by the program that you used to open them. You can also pin favorites to a Jump List, so you can quickly get to the items that you use...

Is your Business Vulnerable to Social Engineering Attacks?

Hacker attacks via “social engineering” can be a serious threat to the security of your organization. Be aware that hackers have another tool in their toolset that employs a particularly subtle, insidious way of compromising the security of your systems and network. Called social...

Is Your IT Worth the Cost?

You probably don’t know it, but you might be losing money because of a faulty IT system. It’s high time you take a look at the numbers and see where you stand. In this day and age, few businesses (if any) can survive without...

Before Moving Your Business to The Cloud…

Before you entrust your sensitive data to a “cloud” service provider, make sure you weigh the risks with the benefits. “ Cloud computing ,” largely synonymous with Internet-based computing, has become a hot topic of discussion among many in the business community, with its...

How Going Green Can Help You Save Money

Cost effectiveness is always part of any company’s priorities, and taking steps to make your office become more environment-friendly can help you achieve that. There’s been a lot of buzz about environmental issues such as climate change, and with the effects reaching everyone around...

Data Backup – No longer difficult or expensive!

Don't wait for this to happen! There was a time when data backup was a time consuming ritual involving manually exchanging tapes and cleaning tape drives. Even if you verified your data on a regular basis, you really never knew if it would be...