For businesses with multiple locations, the swift and secure transfer of information between locations is of utmost importance. To that end, many businesses utilize the Internet along with a network-to-network Virtual Private Network (VPN). It’s relatively inexpensive, simplifies site-to-site access, and does provide some level of security. But while a site-to-site VPN does provide a […]
How Do I Make My Laptop Battery Last Longer?
We’ve all had it happen to us at one time or another: working away on our laptop, talking on the cell phone, listening to our iPod, and suddenly, poof. The battery goes dead. Most of us live our digital lives with one eye on the battery life indicator, trying to avoid that instance where we lose […]
New Life for Old Technology
After the initial joy and excitement of a new piece of technology wears off, most often you’re left with a nagging question: what do I do with this old cellphone/laptop/gaming system? Most of us have a drawer or box (or closet!) filled with tech gadgets we don’t use anymore, and while out of sight usually […]
The Latest Scam on Your Domain Name
Back in April of 2012, we wrote about the domain name registration scam. There’s now a new twist that’s making rounds among our clients and we want to make you aware so that you don’t get taken in. One of the services we generally provide for our clients is DNS (Domain Name Service). DNS is […]
Five More Questions to Ask About Backups and Restores
As we pointed out in Five Questions to Ask About Backups and Restores, the other side of backing up your data is that someday, you may need to restore it. Restoring data can be a difficult process if your backup protocols aren’t where they need to be. Consider the following questions: 1. What sort of […]
Five Questions to Ask About Backups and Restores
Backing up computer files, with the ability to restore them in the event of a data failure, is among the most important protocols in business today. But not all backup and restore plans meet the needs of businesses today. Take a moment to ask yourself these questions about YOUR plan. 1. Is your compression rate […]
