Tech Tip: Outlook Tips and Tricks
Many of us have been using Outlook for years. In fact, sometimes it feels like we’ve spent years of our life working in Outlook. Email won’t go away anytime soon, so we can gain time in our day using Outlook more efficiently. Microsoft continues to add new features to Outlook, often with little fanfare. Here […]
How Regular Desktop Maintenance Can Help Ensure Programs Run Smoothly
The internet of things is estimated to grow to encompass more than 27 billion devices by 2025. It’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the curve – for cost-efficiency, employee happiness, and for data security. Regular desktop maintenance might sound like another boring buzzword, but it isn’t. It’s a small cog in a larger picture, […]
Tech Tip: What Really Makes a Password Weak
Everyone knows passwords need to be strong, and most people think they know what “strong” means. They’re probably right, but there are two things people don’t typically understand about passwords: Passwords are often quickly guessed thanks to faster computers and AI. Have a capital letter? We can probably guess it’s at the beginning of your […]
Tech Tip: Improve your Wireless Speed at Home and Work
Why is my home wireless slow? Read on for some tips… Use the Best Frequency Older devices only work on 2.4 GHz WiFi networks, while newer devices can work on 2.4 and 5 GHz networks. Modern WiFi routers can sustain both networks simultaneously. Having your new devices on the 5 GHz band and older devices […]
How Often Should You Back Up Your Business Data
Over 95% of businesses do not back up their individual workstations. 75% of these businesses have not implemented a disaster recovery plan. So what is the big deal? Why back up your business data? When it comes to keeping everything safe, regularity is key for your data backups. More than half of businesses do not have […]
7 Tips to Help Improve Your Network Speed in the Office
The region with the fastest internet on average is the Isle of Jersey, where residents experience an average download speed of 274 Mbps. But did you know that with even the fastest internet connection, a bad network at home or at work can negatively affect your internet connection? No office in the 21st century should have […]
Essential Tips for Businesses to Ensure Network Security Compliance
Network security compliance is essential for businesses of all sizes to maintain their data and protect their networks from cyberattacks. This blog provides valuable tips on ensuring network security compliance in your business. A business’s network security is crucial for safeguarding sensitive customer data, corporate information, and other intangible assets. Without proper network security compliance, […]
CMMC Compliance
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and NIST 800-171 are guidelines by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This framework outlines controls necessary to protect unclassified information held by non-federal organizations, such as contractors. Organizations must ensure their information technology (IT) systems comply with CMMC and NIST 800-171 as part of their […]
Inconsistent Data Management: 3 Ways to Improve Data Storage
There are over 33 million businesses in the U.S. alone. Most of them are inundated with data. They generate internal data, such as sales numbers, marketing figures, and production rates. Then there is all that data that they get from third-party sources, such as social media sites, email list management systems, and supply chain partners. No wonder […]
Tech Tip: Final Planning
One reality we all must face eventually is death. Digital assets and social media presence require some attention and special care when the end comes. This topic is not easy to discuss, but it deserves some awareness. As with traditional preplanning, the living can take steps to ensure an easier process for their successors. For […]