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Here you will find articles related to our managed IT services, cybersecurity, technology solutions, and Information best practices that help business owners like you enhance productivity, secure company data, and improve your overall network infrastructure.
9 Tips to Prevent Malware Infections
If you didn’t understand the threat from malware infections last year, you almost certainly know it now. 2017 saw an unprecedented number of malware attacks, with about 230,000 new threats every day. And while it is the big corporations that make headlines, all...
How an MSP Can Help Your Company Migrate to the Cloud
There’s little denying the benefits of moving to the cloud, but the effort required to do it can be intimidating for many companies. This is why it’s often beneficial to have a partner throughout the process; one that can help you avoid some of the common roadblocks...
Key Questions to Ask That Can Validate Your Need for Managed IT Services
Making the wrong decision about using managed IT service provider can be a lot like what happens when the check engine light comes on while you’re driving. You come to a sudden stop, and you’re stuck until the expert shows up to fix things. You’re being held hostage...
Is Your Business Protected from the “Krack” Wi-Fi Vulnerability?
Learn Tips To Determine Whether Your Wi-Fi Network Could Be Affected By Krack And, If So, What You Can Do. As a business owner, it can be overwhelming to consider all potential cyber-threats that could affect your workstations and other internet-connected devices....
Biometric Hacking?! A Look at the Risks of Emerging Technologies
The Use Of Biometric Data Has Great Potential In I.T. But Comes With Potential Downsides. Biometric data has been in use for quite some time to help identify individuals. However, as of late, it is getting much more press as companies utilize new forms of recognition...
LAN, WAN, and More: Common IT Jargon Explained
Most Are Technology Acronyms That Make It Quick And Easy To Spit Out An Otherwise Complicated Mouthful. What Language Are They Speaking? You might wonder this when you walk past a group from the accounting department tossing around words like “OPEX,” “CAPEX,” and...
Trojan Horses Aren’t Merely Greek Myths or Computer Viruses
Before it was a way to infect computer networks with a virus, the Trojan Horse was the way that Odysseus—he of Greek mythology—and his fellow soldiers snuck into the city of Troy to put an end to the Trojan war finally. Both the digital and the wooden versions have...
Disaster Prep 101: What to Do After a Breach (and How to Prevent One)
How to mitigate the damage If you’re in the midst of dealing with a data breach, it’s important to understand that you are not alone. In fact, according to a recent NBC News story, the number of data breaches in the US increased by 29% – with 12 million records...
Common IT Issues for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
Smart planning is essential for technology adoption. Planning for your company’s growth is like looking into a crystal ball – and growing while implementing new technology can be a double-edged sword. Managed incorrectly, it can be just as likely to cause unexpected...
The Benefits of Symantec Endpoint Protection
Our research shows that BitDefender GravityZone is better for your business network than Symantec Endpoint Protection for businesses Our focus at Network Computer Pros is to ALWAYS think about the client's networks' best interests and keep the data secure. When we...
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