Common Ways of Implementing MFA – Part 2: Biometrics and Tokens
Which MFA authentication solution is right for you depends entirely on your organization’s needs. Talking to an experienced Managed Services provider like HOCS is a great first step to ensure you have the best IT security practices in place.
Common Ways of Implementing MFA – Part 1: SMS & Smartphone Apps
Don’t confuse SMS authentication with an MFA app – while they are both through your smartphone, they offer very different security features. In our expert opinion, MFA apps provide significantly more security than SMS OPTs while still providing the convenience of smartphones. In fact, for most users, an good MFA app provides a really strong balance of security and convenience
VPN. What Is It And Why Do You Want One
Is a VPN Solution Critical for my Business? The short answer is “If anyone ever connects to your network from outside the building, yes.”
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!