3 trending stories for October
This month we’re bringing you 3 fun stories on the theme of digital security. Is Mac still invincible? Apple has built an image of invulnerability when it comes to its operating systems. Recently, however, that image is being called into question. Are your Mac and iPhone still safe? continue reading → Security in Windows 10 At […]
Should you upgrade to Windows 10 today?
Spoiler: We recommend waiting Patience is a virtue We know you’re excited about Windows 10. With features like voice controls, a personal assistant,a new web browser, and the return of the start menu, you may be itching to upgrade as soon as you can. We’re advising our clients to wait, at least at the office. […]
Windows 9 Rumor Roundup: Everything We Think We Know
Windows 8 has been limping through its existence for just about two years now, and despite the fact that its continual updates have improved it a fair bit, the numbers aren’t encouraging. Microsoft knows this, and the rumors surrounding Windows 9 show that it’s going to be a move back to more familiar territory. Here’s […]
New gTLDs explained
Starting this year, more than 1,300 new domains will be created, meaning that millions of more website names will become available. In today’s post, we’ll tell you what’s happening, how it’s happening, and why you might want to pay attention.
Heartbleed: An historic attack
What does Heartbleed mean for you, and what can you do? Heartbleed – the name of the latest internet threat – may sound like something out of a horror film, but given our reliance on the web today and the extent of the bug’s impacts, that may not be so far off. Security experts have […]
Trending this week: Enterprise effectiveness and drones
This week we’ve got 2 great articles for you. The first is a fun piece about drones and how small businesses are starting to use them; a quick distraction to get your creative juices flowing on a Friday afternoon. The second is a little more technical, a little dryer, but no less creative; it examines […]
Write Better Cold Emails So You Get a Response
How effective are your emails? I’ve been using the advice in this Lifehacker article for a few months now, so I thought I’d share it. It’s easy to follow and implement, and just plain makes sense. In this context, a “cold email” is any email to someone you don’t know well, in which you’re asking […]
10 Top Password and Cyber Security Tips for Every Small Business
As a small business you might be thinking, “this only happens to the big companies with LOTS of information”. You’re wrong. Small Biz Technology had a great post last week about cyber security for small businesses. It was short and to-the-point, so I won’t repeat the whole thing here, but I’ll try to summarize it […]
End of support: Windows XP & Office 2003
On April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will stop supporting Windows XP and Office 2003. What does this mean for you? The primary implication is that Microsoft will stop providing security patches and updates for those products. Computers running XP will continue to work and Office 2003 will still be able to create and edit documents, but […]
Introducing hybrid backups and free tech support
Hybrid Backup As you can tell from the illustration above, I’m not much of an artist. Fortunately, our clients don’t usually ask us for watercolors or landscapes. What they have been asking us for lately, though, is online backup. We’ve listened, and I’m very excited to finally launch our new CompuCARE Hybrid Backup service. What is “Hybrid” Backup? It […]