A Look at Chromebooks
Here's an introduction to Google’s Chrome OS (via Chromebooks and ‘Chromeboxes’). If you’re interested in an economical solution for your organization that could offer an alternative to Windows, this could be for you.
MFA or ‘Multi-Factor Authentication.’ What Is It? And Why Do You Need It?
When you consider how easily passwords can be cracked and stolen, you should implement some flavor of MFA not ONLY for business security but also in your personal devices and important websites.
Computer Care Basics. Some Do’s and Don’ts to Get the Most Out of Your Computer
While upgrades are always an option, more often than not, they involve time and money. There are some basic cleaning and daily care habits that can help maximize the life of your computer without breaking the bank.
Improving System Performance – Quick Fixes and Possible Upgrades
Our HOCS support techs are frequently asked by our clients, “My computer is slow. Is there anything you can do to make it faster?” Why yes, there probably is!
How much RAM do you really need?
How much RAM do you REALLY need? In this post, we'll give a brief explanation of RAM and some general pointers on situations where you may want to consider additional RAM in your system.
Hard Drives: HDD vs. SSD. What Does it All Mean
The relatively recent development of SSD (Solid State Drive) flash technology has dramatically improved the performance of laptops and desktops. It all adds up to significantly better system performance!
Service Contract vs. Hardware Support Contract. What’s the Difference and Why You Should Have Both
The difference between a Managed Services Contract and a Hardware Support Contract are subtle but very important. . . . Servers and other IT equipment are mission-critical components of your business. Why mess around and not have the most comprehensive support possible? Ideally, your managed Services vendor and the hardware support contract work in tandem to ensure your entire IT infrastructure is running at peak performance.
Migrating from On-Premises Microsoft Office to Microsoft’s 365 Cloud Solution.
For decades, Microsoft’s Office suite of products were deployed on an on-premises basis (often abbreviated to ‘on-prem’). On-prem is the deployment of a software application installed or hosted locally; 365 is Microsoft’s embrace of Cloud computing solutions. Here are some things to think about when considering a move to Microsoft's 365
Here’s What Happens When Passwords Get Hacked
Why should anyone care about weak password? A lot of bad things can happen if someone’s password gets hacked. Just ask GoDaddy. Someone’s password got hacked, and now 1.2 million customers have had their data exposed.