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2024-04-17 08:00
Now more than ever, we rely on technology to run our businesses and our lives. When the “Internet goes down,” most businesses come to a standstill until they are back online, cos… Read More
2024-04-10 08:00
The initial reaction when you suspect your computer or network has been compromised is to panic. However, if your network has been breached, what you do next can make the difference between… Read More
2024-04-03 08:00
Horror stories of people getting scammed out of hundreds or even thousands of dollars aren’t in short supply. As we scroll through the news app from the comfort of our couch, reading t… Read More
2024-03-27 08:00
Technology can provide a strategic advantage for companies in every industry when properly utilized. However, one of the biggest issues small business owners face is overcoming some of the c… Read More
2024-03-27 08:00
Tax season is around the corner, which means so are tax scams. Without fail, every year, individuals and business owners alike fall victim to tax scams, resulting in the loss of substantial… Read More
2024-03-13 08:00
“Know Ye That We Have Granted And Given License To Adam Robernolt and William le Sauvage…to annoy our enemies by sea or by land, wheresoever they are able, so that they share wi… Read More
2024-03-06 09:00
What you are about to read is a real story showing you how a business can be devastated by cybercriminals in the blink of an eye. Most importantly, I’ll share several ways this could h… Read More
2024-02-28 12:00
Is your company looking to hire an IT firm? Unfortunately, unless you’re tech-savvy or experienced with IT contracts, there can be hidden costs that you wouldn’t expect or know t… Read More
2024-02-21 12:00
Long gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do everything from pay a bill to order lunch for de… Read More
2024-02-14 12:00
The year of 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction and wide proliferation of AI (artificial intelligence), now in the hands of people who wish to do… Read More
2024-02-07 20:04
Each year on February 1st, we celebrate Change Your Password Day. While it’s not a holiday that gets you off work, it serves as a good opportunity each year to do a quick check-in and… Read More
2024-01-31 11:00
Have you ever searched for a specific website but landed on a completely different one after misspelling a letter or two in the URL? This deceptive tactic is known as cybersquatting. This pr… Read More
2024-01-24 11:00
If you’re hoping to cut costs and boost profitability in 2024 without compromising productivity or efficiency, assessing the technology you use in day-to-day operations is one of the f… Read More
2024-01-17 11:00
Continuing on from our previous blog post, we’re answering one of the most common questions we get from new prospective clients: “What do you charge for your IT services?”… Read More
2024-01-10 11:00
Before you can accurately compare the fees, services and deliverables of one IT services company to that of another, you need to understand the two predominant pricing and service models mos… Read More
2023-12-27 12:00
In the fast-paced world of business, efficiency and productivity are paramount. Advancements in technology have revolutionized the way we work, providing a plethora of tools and resources to… Read More
2023-12-20 12:30
In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the myths and misconcepti… Read More
2023-12-13 12:00
Recently, the CEO of a very successful marketing firm had their Facebook account hacked. In just a weekend, the hackers were able to run over $250,000 worth of ads for their online gambling… Read More
2023-12-06 12:00
The infamous Xenomorph Android malware, known for targeting 56 European banks in 2022, is back and in full force targeting US banks, financial institutions and cryptocurrency wallets.
The cy… Read More
2023-11-29 13:00
Have you started business planning for 2024? The last few months of the year can get hectic, between trying to close out the end of the quarter strong and mapping out your plan to ramp thing… Read More
2023-11-22 13:00
The holiday season is in full swing, which means so are the cybercriminals! While you’re making holiday gift lists, they’re plotting and scheming new ways to take advantage of un… Read More
2023-11-15 13:00
One of the most common questions we get from new prospective clients calling our office is “What do you guys charge for your IT services?”
While price certainly needs to be one c… Read More
2023-11-08 13:00
“That won’t happen to me” is something many business owners say when discussing cyberscams and the need for adequate protections for their business, but these days it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-11-01 06:00
There is one extremely common threat to our security that nearly everyone has witnessed but hardly anyone talks about – bad bots. These silent attackers are often thought of as annoyin… Read More
2023-10-25 10:00
When you run your own business, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. Even when you start early and end late, there’s always something else, another e-mail or task, na… Read More
2023-10-18 10:00
It’s a special kind of relentless attack all business owners and managers face: the persistent, crazy, chaotic assault on your time and attention. No one is immune, and every business… Read More
2023-10-11 17:37
What if you discovered that all of the hard work, investments and time you’ve put into growing your business is at risk due to a failure of your outsourced IT company, or possibly even… Read More
2023-09-27 08:00
College has changed since many of us were students. Years ago, we’d be shuffling from class to class, holding a single notebook and a pencil for scribbling down notes. There wasn&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-09-20 08:00
Cybercriminals know the easiest way to sneak under your radar is to pretend to be a brand you know and trust. These large companies have spent years on marketing, customer service, branding… Read More
2023-09-13 08:00
Back in May, the company MOVEit, a file transfer platform made by Progress Software, was compromised by a Russian ransomware operation called Cl0p. They used a vulnerability in Progress&rsqu&hell…Read More
2023-09-06 08:00
Nothing is more aggravating than attempting to watch a video or use your PC when the Internet is operating slower than molasses flowing uphill in winter.
For our clients, we have many soluti… Read More
2023-08-30 08:00
In June a popular file-sharing software amongst big-name companies likes Shell, Siemens Energy, Sony, several large law firms, a number of US federal agencies such as the Department of Healt… Read More
2023-08-23 08:00
As a business owner, you know that continuous, steady growth is an essential part of success. When you’re ready to get serious about scaling your organization, several vital activities… Read More
2023-08-16 08:00
You’ve all heard the stats – small businesses are the #1 target for cybercriminals because they’re easy targets, with a recent article in Security Magazine reporting that n… Read More
2023-08-09 08:00
On a recent interview about the Titan sub catastrophe, director of the movie Titanic James Cameron, who has made 33 successful dives to the Titanic wreckage site, pointed out that this trage… Read More
2023-07-31 08:00
Growing your business involves learning how to make money and hang on to it responsibly. When you’re in the weeds, it’s easy to think that a fancy piece of well-marketed software… Read More
2023-07-28 08:00
Training employees on anything can be an expensive process. You incur the cost of investing in necessary materials plus the time it takes away from your employees doing revenue-generating ac… Read More
2023-07-24 08:00
As former President Ronald Regan once said, the scariest words you’ll ever hear are “We’re from the government, and we’re here to help.”
In this case, the gover… Read More
2023-07-20 22:31
Along with the surge of people working from home or in hybrid situations over the last few years, there has also been an increase in employers looking for ways to monitor their employees&rsq&hell…Read More
2021-09-09 05:24
A well-managed IT infrastructure is essential for businesses of all sizes. The right technology enables a company to be more productive, achieve success, and grow.
However, IT is constantly… Read More
2021-08-23 06:15
An information technology (IT) infrastructure is one of the most valuable assets within any business, big or small. It enables a company to be more productive, reaches new customers, and set… Read More
2021-07-26 08:11
Bethesda’s flourishing business ecosystem welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs with open arms. The city’s geographical amenities and sustainable prices, coupled with Maryland’s… Read More
2021-06-08 12:44
Bethesda, Maryland, offers budding entrepreneurs a myriad of reasons to get excited about. The city’s highly efficient infrastructure is ideal for the growth of start-ups.
From the fin… Read More
2021-06-01 09:39
Besides charming views, quirky festivals, and one-of-a-kind attractions, Baltimore is known for its flourishing small business community. The city offers multiple incentives to budding entre… Read More
2021-04-14 09:01
All modern businesses require technical support in some capacity, no matter the industry or service. Employees need to be able to access company programs and data quickly to communicate, pro… Read More
2021-03-16 12:17
Technology is a key differentiator across business verticals, and the financial industry is no exception to this. Finance and accounting organizations are struggling to strike the right bala… Read More
2021-03-05 05:02
Choosing the right managed services provider (MSP) is important. The correct choice can help your business save costs and avoid technological pitfalls. The wrong one, on the other hand, can… Read More
2021-02-15 12:08
The implementation of the latest technologies enables businesses to stay relevant in their industry. However, technology may fail businesses in the absence of a competitive IT landscape.
Mos… Read More
2021-01-25 12:14
Technology requirements for organizations keep evolving and so do concerns of possible downtime and data loss. Organizations should, therefore, focus on streamlining business workflows as we… Read More
2020-11-18 10:15
Cybersecurity threats have gained attention with the increasing use of digital files and data by companies across the globe. The number of data breaches in the United States reached a huge 1… Read More
2020-10-26 10:10
You’ve got a lot on your plate without the added toll of IT problems and updates. That’s why many companies like yours are turning to outsourced IT support. Not only does this sa… Read More
2020-10-12 10:10
There’s a great deal that’s complicated about technology, but one of the most challenging aspects of business is building an effective budget for your IT services. After all, you… Read More
2020-09-25 15:00
Do you use Microsoft Edge? Unfortunately, Microsoft doesn't care whether you do or not, they're force-installing the browser on Windows 10 systems as part of their updates.
Ostensibly, this… Read More
2020-09-24 15:00
Hackers use a variety of techniques to infiltrate systems and make off with data, but one of the more effective approaches is to use the system against itself.
There are a number of executab… Read More
2020-09-23 15:00
Do you have a smartphone, tablet, laptop or a "smart" device in your home? Or perhaps the better question is, how many of those devices do you have?
Whatever your number is, be aware that re… Read More
2020-09-22 15:00
Adobe took the unusual step of releasing an out of band patch to address a trio of serious security issues in Adobe Media Encoder.
The program is used by tens of thousands of people around t… Read More
2020-09-21 15:00
Are you a regular Chrome user? If so, you've got yet another reason to love the most popular browser in the world.
Recently, Google announced the pending rollout of another new feature desig… Read More
2020-09-21 08:19
Emergencies arising from pandemics and natural disasters create uncertainty around the global economy and businesses are directly affected by it.
The current COVID-19 outbreak has left the U… Read More
2020-09-19 15:00
One of the more common complaints people have about mobile devices is the fact that it's still harder than it should be to do certain kinds of work. Manipulating spreadsheets on a mobile dev… Read More
2020-09-18 15:00
Do you have a solid- state drive (SSD)? If so, you're probably aware that recent builds of Windows 10 have introduced an unexpected issue.
It causes the automatic maintenance feature of the… Read More
2020-09-17 15:00
Recently, Intel released a very important update designed to address nine separate security flaws in their chipsets as part of their September 2020 Platform Update.
Of the flaws addressed by… Read More
2020-09-16 15:00
Are you a fan of customizing your Windows experience via themes? If so, you're not alone. While it's true that themes aren't used by a majority of Windows users, they're still highly popular… Read More
2020-09-15 15:00
If you're an Android user and you're interested in getting the latest on offer from the company, Google has announced that they're ready to release Android 11 to the general public.
As you r… Read More
2020-09-14 15:00
Adobe continues to have problems associated with JavaScript.
As a consequence, they have released new patches for Experience Manager, InDesign, and Framemaker.
Of these, the patch for Experi… Read More
2020-09-12 15:00
Do you have any network-attached storage (NAS) devices attached to your home or corporate network? If so, be advised that they've become the new favorite inroad for hackers around the world… Read More
2020-09-11 15:00
Are you a Pokemon Go fan? If so, we've got bad news. Beginning in October of this year (2020), your game will stop working on older Android and iOS devices.
Support is officially being… Read More
2020-09-10 15:10
If you're an Office 365 user, you'll be pleased to know that that Word for the web now has two cool new features: Transcribe and support for voice commands.
Currently, the transcription capa… Read More
2020-09-09 15:00
Apple has been historically very good at keeping malware out of their app store, and they're constantly improving their security protocols on that front. In fact, since February of this year… Read More
2020-09-08 15:00
Who doesn't love a faster and more seamless surfing experience? If you're a Google Chrome user, you're going to want to upgrade to Chrome 85 at your next opportunity. It includes a new compi… Read More
2020-09-07 15:00
For more than a decade, futurists have been talking about the day when drones will be used to deliver everything from packages to Pizzas. If you've been following the trends, you know that a… Read More
2020-09-05 15:00
It's no secret that the Internet of Things has seen explosive growth in recent years, but now, even municipalities are getting in on the game. The city of Phoenix has recently partnered with… Read More
2020-09-04 15:00
According to a recently published report by Malwarebytes, the global pandemic may be behind the recent surge in cyberattacks against businesses of all sizes.
While it wasn't immediately appa… Read More
2020-09-03 15:00
If you're a Spotify user, you're probably aware that recently, the site was down, displaying the rather cryptic and unhelpful message "Couldn't Load the Page." The problem has now been resol… Read More
2020-09-02 15:00
Ever since Microsoft released Windows Vista, the Redmond giant has made it possible for users to disable Microsoft Defender by way of the Registry.
Unfortunately, by granting that ability, i… Read More
2020-09-01 15:00
Recently, Microsoft made an announcement that may have a profound impact on your business if you're still using Internet Explorer or the legacy version of Microsoft Edge.
The Redmond giant p… Read More
2020-08-31 15:00
Carnival Cruise lines, reeling since the start of the global pandemic, has a new problem. Recently, the company disclosed that they were the victims of a ransomware attack.
Carnival's disclo… Read More
2020-08-29 15:00
Recently, Adobe released version 5.4 of Lightroom. It is a popular photo editing app used by a wide range if iOS devices. Unfortunately, the update may have done more harm than good.
Many iO… Read More
2020-08-28 15:00
Unless you live within a couple hundred miles of the town of Sparta, NC, you may not be aware of the fact that recently, a 5.1 earthquake struck the area.
It damaged a few homes and rumbles… Read More
2020-08-27 15:00
For the past three decades, Toshiba has been a major player in the laptop market.
Toshiba released their first laptop in 1985. Their famous T1100, which was sold in Europe, was one of the fi… Read More
2020-08-26 15:00
The CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) has recently published an advisory, warning of a new phishing campaign that specifically targets business owners who have receiv… Read More
2020-08-25 15:00
Does your PC have more than one graphics card in it?
If so, and you're a Windows 10 user, there's good news.
Microsoft recently announced some coming changes to Windows 10 that will give use… Read More
2020-08-24 15:00
If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader or Lightroom installed on your computer, then you'll definitely want to grab and install the latest security patch from the company, which addresses a whoppi… Read More
2020-08-22 15:00
If you're a Twitter user, you should know that the company recently announced that they had addressed a serious security flaw that could have allowed hackers to gain direct access to Direct… Read More
2020-08-21 15:00
Google has been planning to consolidate its holdings for a long while now, and part of that process includes doing away with Google Play Music and rolling it into YouTube Music.
The company'… Read More
2020-08-20 15:00
Cookies have been part of the internet experience since the early days of the web's history. Advertisers commonly use them to track users. Many users don't appreciate being tracked, and have… Read More
2020-08-19 15:00
The Coupa Business Spend Index (BSI) has been volatile over the past several months as the pandemic shredded business confidence and sent budgets into a downward spiral. Some business spendi… Read More
2020-08-18 15:00
Apple users are almost certainly familiar with the Airdrop feature, which allows content to be shared between two iPhones that are in close proximity to each other.
Recently, Google announce… Read More
2020-08-17 15:00
Trickbot is about as bad as they come in the world of malware. Originally a malware strain from the Windows ecosystem, security professionals have recently found samples of the code in the w… Read More
2020-08-15 15:00
Emotet's massive botnet was dormant for several months, but on July 17th, 2020, it suddenly rumbled back to life.
It started spewing out massive numbers of phishing emails aimed at installin… Read More
2020-08-14 15:00
Recently, the FBI issued an advisory warning about a sharp increase in the number of reported victims of online shopping scams.
According to data compiled by the FTC, the last few months hav… Read More
2020-08-13 15:00
The most recent company to have fallen victim to hackers is Havenly. They are a US-based interior design firm with an interactive website that allows users to get interior design help from c… Read More
2020-08-12 15:00
Recently, security researchers at Checkmarx discovered a pair of serious vulnerabilities in the popular online meeting website Meetup.
According to the researchers, a hacker could combine cr… Read More
2020-08-11 15:00
Do you use Cisco's Data Center Manager Software? If so, be advised that the company recently issued an advisory concerning a serious security flaw.
The advisory reads, in part, as follows:
"… Read More
2020-08-10 15:00
Do you have a Netflix account? If so, you're certainly not alone. Since the start of the pandemic, the company has experienced unprecedented growth, and is now the video streaming service of… Read More
2020-08-08 15:00
For more than five months, the internet breathed a collective sigh of relief as one of the most notorious strains of malware, Emotet, went dark and ceased all activity. It was as though the… Read More
2020-08-07 15:00
According to the 2020 Vulnerability and Treat Trends Report, the number of new samples of ransomware increased by a staggering 72 percent during the first half of this year.
Hackers around t… Read More
2020-08-06 15:00
Do you use Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, or Prelude? If so, and even if you're not normally quick to apply security patches issued by the company, you'll want to give the most recent patch from A… Read More
2020-08-05 15:00
If you use Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android, you'll probably want to install the July 2020 update as soon as possible because it contains a raft of improvements to the brows… Read More
2020-08-04 15:00
Do you make use of a Garmin wearable device? If so, then you've probably noticed that your device isn't working the way you expect it to. That's because the company is experiencing what ther… Read More
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