Consider setting your backups to take snapshots hourly. It can really save someone's day when they delete or lose something. And it's typically free to do. And don't forget! Check your backups daily and thoroughly. NOTHING is more important in IT than test for backup failures.
Backing up hourly is easy!
This is an old statistic. I remember when businesses were wiped out and the ransom was this much to get their entire network back. But now even the smallest firms have FAR large ransoms with much greater downtime. Some businesses can’t work at all for months even after paying the ransom.
Juggling too many tasks on one screen?
Does it feel like your digital workspace is a cluttered mess of spreadsheets, emails, and documents?
I’ve got news for you. Windows 11 has a trick up its sleeve that could revolutionize your workflow.
Remember the Multiple Desktops feature from Windows 10? It's back in Windows 11, and it's better than ever.
Hot Tip. Get a password manager.
A huge and free improvement you can quickly do is to use a strong and unique password for every site. But how to you track so many unique passwords. With a password manager of course. And there are lots of great free ones!
Have you ever stopped to consider the miracle that is Wi-Fi?
How did we arrive at this point where a wireless connection, invisible to the naked eye, has become an intrinsic part of our daily lives?
The journey began in the late 90s when technology firms started exploiting the newly available radio spectrum. But without a unified wireless standard, the movement was fragmented.
So many firms are being breached! Are you next?
The number of breaches keeps going up. Worse, the costs and impact has spiked. What used to be breaches cost a few ten's of thousands are now half a million and more for even small firms. Even basic/free improvements make a huge difference.
Do you know what software your employees are downloading, installing, and using to do their work?
Are you familiar with the term Shadow IT?
This refers to the use of IT-related tools and software without the formal approval of your IT department. It might seem harmless at first glance - even beneficial. After all, if Dave from accounting finds a cloud service that doubles his productivity, that's a win, right?
Hold that thought.
How do I set up a server for my business?
How Do I Set Up a Server for My Business?
Setting up a server for your business is a crucial step in ensuring that your operations run smoothly and efficiently. A server can host applications, store data, and provide a centralized location for resources.
Have you been hacked? Cool Lookup Tool!
With so many companies having so much of their data stolen it would be good to know if your data is out there and where it came from. This site let's you enter your email address to see if it's in any of the major breaches they track and who leaked your stuff!
