It is common knowledge that Windows computers tend to deal with an assortment of viruses and malware, but many people fail to realize that even Macs face similar threats. Virus creators have become adept at finding back doors and other vulnerabilities, that even Macs can be targeted.
Imagine going back to the office after a long vacation, only to be greeted by a messy workstation. Frustrating, isn't it? If your enterprise wants to start a new year working with clean, organized technology, this IT hardware checklist is just what you need.
Google Chrome is fast, clean, and versatile. It delivers a great browsing experience to users, so it’s no surprise that it has the widest user base out of all web browsers. It’s also expandable and customizable, thanks to the thousands of extensions available at the Chrome Web Store.
If you’ve ever received what looked like a personalized email from a huge corporation, there’s a good chance it was actually written using an email automation platform. This technology saves time and money while strengthening customer relationships, and contrary to popular belief, it is well within most SMB budgets.
Android devices are among the most feature-rich gadgets currently available. The vast majority can connect to mobile networks, but unfortunately, many service plans limit the amount of data you can use each month. If you want to avoid paying overage fees or suffering from slow connection speeds, you need to monitor how much data you’re using.
How’s this for an urban legend: An IT guy, upset after being fired from a software company, infiltrates his ex-employer’s network by using a colleague’s username and password, terminates 23 AWS servers of information (consequently deleting massive amounts of critical customer data and their redundancies), and makes the company lose hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of service contracts.
Many industries now utilize Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) for better communication quality with lower costs. And with the many options on digital communications, taking your pick could be overwhelming. This guide will help you decide which VoIP system suits you best.
People are constantly searching for an easier way to keep their email inboxes in order, customize their email signatures, and improve group communications. The good news is that Microsoft Outlook has these features built in, you just need to know where to look.
In July 2019, Microsoft is ending support for SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. If your company is still on either of these platforms, it’s best to migrate to Microsoft Azure as soon as possible, or else you’ll leave your data vulnerable to breaches or loss.
Robin Chow, President of XBASE Technologies, is featured today, March 25, 2019, as a thought leader and panelist at MSPWorld, being held in Austin, Texas from March 24th through 26th, 2019.
The panel is addressing how 2019 is going to be a very different year for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). GDPR, CCPA, data breach notification laws, and many other regulatory and compliance requirements will need to be addressed by MSPs. Each of these requirements presents unique opportunities for continued growth and adoption of managed services.
