Are your passwords secure? What makes a good password? Password Tips Let’s look at some basics, you may have been doing all wrong: Longer is better: Despite all those prompts for complexity containing unique characters and uppercase letters, length actually matters more. Once you get into the 12-15 character range, […]
Yearly Archives: 2019
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Cloud Hosting vs RDP/FTP What is FTP? File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol that is used to transfer computer files between a server and client on a computer network. FTP uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server. FTP users authenticate themselves with […]
Do you know your computer hardware needs? Different businesses need different types of machines to get the job done. Computer Hardware Needs The physical equipment that makes up a computer system is what is known as, hardware. Basic Components of a Computer central processing unit (CPU) hard drive monitor keyboard […]
What is a Virtual Desktop? Essentially, a virtual desktop allows you to access work computers remotely. How does a Virtual Desktop work? For the user, it’s virtually the same as any other desktop. The operating system and personal data are stored on a network which can be located anywhere using […]
Office Ergonomics—what does that mean? Basically, it means prime work environment for optimal productivity. Selecting different office equipment and implementing simple techniques can help prevent back strain, carpal tunnel, etc. Tips to Improve Workstation Ergonomics: 1. To encourage good posture and a preferred neutral body position, invest in high-quality adjustable […]
6 Helpful Tips to Keep Server Rooms and Network Closets Cool It’s summer and things are heating up—but hot server rooms or IT equipment can spell disaster. Most tech experts specify the optimal recommended temperature range for a server room is between 64.4ºF and 80.6ºF and relative humidity should be […]
Windows 7 end of life and what you need to do to get ready to upgrade everything to Windows 10. What does end of support mean? Windows 7 reaches end of support on January 14, 2020. Your computer will still function but Microsoft will no longer provide the following: Technical support […]
Summer Vacation Just Around the Corner? Families are getting ready for summer vacations. For the on-the-go worker, today’s technology presents many options to work outside of the office. Let’s take a look at a couple of options: hosted phone solutions, laptops that connect back to the office via VPN VPN […]
Spring Cleaning – Don’t forget your IT equipment. Spring has sprung! Got the spring cleaning fever at your house? Did you know your IT equipment rooms need spring cleaning as well? Hardware Spring Clean Materials: Microfiber Cloth Compressed Air Isopropyl Alcohol Cotton Swabs Do It Yourself Power down and unplug […]
Pros and cons—On-Premise vs Cloud solutions for enterprise resource planning (ERP)