Who is Your Chief Information Officer (CIO)?
Many large companies have Chief Information Officers (CIOs), but what about small to medium-sized businesses? With businesses relying on technology more now than ever before, having an IT professional is no longer just an option.
Working Remotely: Risks & Mitigation
Remote workers are more prevalent today than ever before. More and more companies are offering employees the option to work remotely from home or when traveling. While this may be valuable to businesses and their employees, it opens up a variety of potential...
Best Practices for Email
Malicious emails are on the rise, and unfortunately we come across several businesses and residents that fall victim to email scams and malicious attachments each week. By following these best practices, you can help mitigate the chance of falling victim to an email...
Say Goodbye to Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, & Small Business Server 2011
Say Goodbye to Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, & Small Business Server 2011... All Microsoft support for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 will end on January 14, 2020. This means that security patches and updates will no longer be...
Losing Your Data is Scary
Damaged computer? Computer or server not turning on? Getting the ‘Blue Screen of Death’? The worry and stress that hits you in that moment comes really close to feeling like a heart attack. Halloween is scary enough- don’t let your home office or business go without...
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month!
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), a month dedicated to promoting a safer, more secure and more trusted internet. The Department of Homeland Security leads NCSAM and works on all levels of government and private sector to protect both...
Surge Protection During Summer Storms
It's officially summer, and in Florida that means afternoon severe thunderstorms that are sometimes here one minute and gone the next. While they can move through rather quickly, don't leave your technology vulnerable! From power failures to electrical surges, here's...
The 10 Dos and Don’ts of Internet Browsing
The Internet provides an incomprehensible amount of websites and information. Although navigating the World Wide Web is relatively simple, there are many complicated threats out there waiting to be clicked on. But how do you know which links are legitimate or which...
5 Questions to Ask About Your IT Budget
Overall, it is estimated that small businesses with moderate technology needs should prepare to invest 3-4% on their annual revenue in technology services and products. Companies that are experiencing substantial change or growth should be looking at spending 5-7% of...
The Importance of Offsite Backup
Backing up to an internal hard drive that is always connected to your business’s system is a crucial first step in protecting company data. Offsite backups are also a substantially important part of a backup solution because of the added level of protection against...
Want a Faster, Quieter, More Reliable Computer? Try an SSD
Traditionally, desktop computer storage was limited to a hard disk drive (HDD). A hard disk drive’s job is to store the operating system files, including your personal data. HDDs have many mechanical parts, with data that is inscribed onto the magnetic coating of the...
Increasing Performance with Dual Monitors
Microsoft researchers have found a tool that can increase employees’ productivity by 9 to 50 percent- and make your work day easier: dual monitors! Here at Computer Experts’ office, we have seen the difference dual monitors can make. When it comes to having multiple...