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Email Encryption, Send Limits, and Equipment Replacement Equipment Replacement Often, sticker shock steers us to purchase cheaper solutions, but these decisions can come at a cost. That cost could be increased down time or more frequent service calls due to equipment failures. Replacement equipment should be of the same or higher quality than the item replaced. For example, Decypher would …
What is Petya? This ransomware is a variant of an older attack, dubbed “Petya,” except this time the attack uses EternalBlue to target Windows systems—the same exploit behind the infamous WannaCry attack. While this variant appears to be an upgraded version of Petya, there is no confirmation that this attack is from the same author. It differs from typical ransomware …
WannaCry And HummingWhale: Keep Yourself Protected WannaCry The WannaCry virus made quite an impact this month, but the U.S. was less affected than other countries. Over 90% of WannaCry’s victims were running Windows 7, an older operating system, making it particularly vulnerable to threats. The spread of this virus was for the most part preventable, as doing frequent updates (patch …
How To Keep Your Browsing Data Private The government has recently moved to deregulate internet privacy laws so that Americans’ browsing data could be up for grabs to the highest bidder. Internet service providers want to collect as much data as possible to track people’s browsing habits, so they can better market and sell their products to consumers. In an age …
No one wants to get hacked, but the reality of our online environment means it will likely happen sooner or later if we don’t follow the latest cybersecurity tips. This month’s Tech Tips focuses on keeping your information safe to stay ahead of hackers. Keep reading for important tips that will help you stay secure. Strengthen Your Passwords Many of …
Lately we’ve been finding that many of our clients have been using Dropbox for their files (which we love), but the free account only comes with 5 GB of space, and everyone seems to be reaching their limit. Dropbox has some great picture and music syncing apps, so 5 GB can go fast. You may not have known that Dropbox has …
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, so we’re sharing information from our technical meetings that we’ve found most helpful this month. DNS: Sometimes mistakes happen when updating your website and for whatever reason the Internet Records (DNS) that tell people how to send you mail or get to your website get deleted. If you don’t …
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, so we’re sharing the information we’ve found most helpful this month. Office for Mac Updates: New Office for Mac Updates are bringing major improvements in speed. Join the Office Insider for Mac program to get releases ahead of the standard public release. Free Software: Here are a couple of free …
Amazon Echo vs. Google Home: Our technicians have outlined some of the differences between these home automation systems to help you decide which one is right for you. Keep in mind that with both devices, you will need one or more additional smart devices to truly take control of your home. Here’s the full breakdown: Amazon Echo – $40-$140 …
Our technicians know just the right gadgets to fill up your wish list this year, whether you’re shopping for loved ones or yourself. In our first-annual Technician Gift Guide, we give you some of our recommendations for gifts to please tech-lovers of all ages and at any budget. Kiwi Crate – Kid’s Subscription Boxes, $19.95/month A fun, hands-on kid’s subscription box …
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, so we’re sharing the information we’ve found most helpful this month about Network Share, printing and scanning, and how to deal with power outages. Network Share: When opening a file in network share, you may get an error message that the file is locked when the preview pane in …
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, so we’re sharing the information we’ve found most helpful this month about Dropbox, printing, and Office 365. Dropbox: Dropbox creates a folder on your computer by default, and any data you want synchronized with the cloud has to be placed inside that Dropbox folder. Alternatively, you can create a …
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, so we’re sharing the information we’ve found most helpful this month regarding software updates and more. Internet Browsers: Be careful not to keep too many browser tabs open, as that can use a lot of RAM and cause your browser to leak memory, slowing down your computer Software Updates: …
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, so we’re sharing the information we’ve found most helpful this month. Printers: HP’s All-In-One Printer Remote mobile app (available on iTunes and Google Play) extends desktop functionality to your mobile device. The app provides the following features: Print from your mobile device: Use your tablet or smartphone to print …
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, and we found this infographic from Cisco about the growing threat of malware to be very informative. If you feel that you may have been compromised by malware or would like to reduce the risk of compromise, please contact us immediately for assistance. Call us today at 970.373.5428. Best, …
We want to keep you informed with the latest technology tips, and alert you to two recent email scams affecting our clients so you can protect yourself and your information: Email Scams – Stay Alert! The first email scam is an attempt to obtain your email login information, and it typically targets the main email providers (Yahoo, AOL, Hotmail, and …
Simplify Calling into Conference Calls with this Simple iPhone Tip Dialing into conference calls can be a real hassle, especially when you’re on the go and have to punch in an access code in addition to the phone number. We’ve found these iOS tips to be a real time saver! If your conference call has already been made into an …
Decypher Tech Tips – October 2015 We want to keep our valued clients informed with the latest information regarding technology. That’s why we thought you’d enjoy some tips from our recent technical meetings: In Windows 10, you can find Internet Explorer and other programs under “All Apps” If your current version of Windows is encrypted, make sure to decrypt before …
Microsoft has finally released Windows 10 — the latest overhaul to the most popular operating system in the world. Is an upgrade in your future? We think it should be! Here are some of the standout features of Windows 10: • It’s familiar and easy to use, combining the strengths of Windows 7 & 8 • It’s productive, enabling faster …
Antique. Dinosaur. Archaic. Have you or your team ever used these words to describe your organization’s phone system? If so, a change is probably long overdue. But is it really worth it to upgrade to a cloud-based phone system? The answer is…YES! If your current phone system is dated, you may not even realize what you’re missing. The newest phone …
Whether it’s warnings about Heartbleed, the “largest data breach” ever, or Internet browser vulnerabilities, new online security threats are popping up every day. In the age of hackers, what is the number one way to safeguard your data? Use a Password Manager Password managers like LastPass, Dashlane, 1Password and True Key, are highly recommended by security experts as the strongest defense against online vulnerabilities. A password manager will help you …
The Internet has run wild with reports of a new security threat, the “Heartbleed” bug. What is it, how does it affect you, and what can you do about it? In simple terms, Heartbleed is a vulnerability that affects some websites, potentially exposing users’ passwords and other information for hackers to see. For websites, the issue can affect personal information …
As of April 8, 2014, Windows has pulled the plug on XP. But there’s no need to panic – this doesn’t mean that XP will stop working. That being said, there are some important things to keep in mind after Windows has ended support for the XP operating system. “End of life” is code for “no longer supported,” meaning you …
BYOD = Bring Your Own Device The “device” is a mobile one – whether it’s a smartphone, tablet or laptop. BYOD refers to the policy of organizations (businesses or schools) to allow their employees or students to use their personal devices to connect to the organization’s networks and information. Businesses are tasked with providing a network that can accomodate employees’ …
Few things are as frustrating as when your computer is acting sluggish and glitchy. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to ensure that your PC continues to run smoothly. Routinely cleaning up files on your computer is an often-overlooked step that can greatly improve performance. Defragmenting and cleaning up your files is a great first step if you own …
