Category Archives: Security

My computer keeps asking me to run antivirus updates; is it even important?

My computer keeps asking me to run antivirus updates; is it even important?

My computer keeps asking me to run antivirus updates; is it even important? The short answer; yes. We know, we know, every program and its mother (as the idiom goes) wants you to do an update. And it’s not always a quick little thing either. Sometimes antivirus updates can take upwards of 45 minutes, it…

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Windows 7 Unsupported as of January 14, 2020

Windows 7 Unsupported as of January 14, 2020

Are you still running Windows 7? It’s time to upgrade! Windows 7 is a much loved operating system, but as of January 14, 2020, Windows 7 will no longer be supported. This means that in just a few days, Windows will no longer be creating security updates and patches for this operating system. Refusing to…

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How to Prepare for a Data Disaster

How to Prepare for a Data Disaster

When a data disaster strikes your employees will not have access to the data and applications they need to perform their job. Having your employees waiting around while your system is down is bad enough as it is, and even worse if you’re not sure when your system will be up and running again. As…

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The “WannaCry” Virus and How to Protect Yourself

What is “WannaCry” Ransomware? You have probably heard of the recent “WannaCry” ransomware attack that has affected over 200,000 victims in over 150 countries over the weekend. Ransomware is typically hidden in a file attachment or a link within an email. The email appears to be legitimate, but urgent to catch your attention. Examples are…

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