The fact that part of our lives is now carried out digitally has added a whole new level of complexity to the death of a loved one (or yourself). [Read more…]
Review: The Most Popular Cloud Storage & Sharing Tools
You just finished an amazing PowerPoint and now you’re ready to show it off, you attach it to an email and hit “send” with anticipation of the praise you’ll receive. But the file size exceeds the mail server’s limits and you get a bounce back stating the file is too large. No one will be seeing it today. [Read more…]
5 Reasons Managed Services Can Be the Best Business Decision You Ever Make
You’ve just had a data hack of your company website and you’re losing sales each minute it’s down. The tech savvy employee that you had handling your IT (in addition to their other duties) did not get around to putting in that new security update. [Read more…]
What’s the Most Effective Virus Protection? Turns Out… It’s YOU!
Magnify247.com is often brought in for a virus removal after an unfortunate infiltration of malware that makes a computer unusable. And after we eradicate the virus, we want to make sure it doesn’t happen again. [Read more…]
10 benefits of using NAS (Network Attached Storage)
For any business or institution to run efficiently, there is need to have a reliable data storage solution. It is worth noting that data storage solutions are mainly local or cloud-based. However, a NAS device is like a blend of both local and cloud based data storage solutions.
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How Proactive Computer Help Can Prevent a Disaster
Have you ever heard that the best way to fix a problem is to avoid having it in the first place? Consider your car. Is the time to get the brakes looked at after they’ve failed on the highway? Of course that isn’t the time. You get your brakes checked every six months to a year, to stay ahead of that disaster. This is equally true for health, relationships, and especially for computers. The vast majority of computer-related disasters, be they file loss, system crashes, or viruses, can be avoided with a bit of proactive computer help.
Software Updates
It’s easy to think of software as a static item. You install the software and then never think about it again. In reality, most mainstream software gets updated on a regular basis. When a problem crops up in the software, or someone figures out how to exploit a weakness in the code, the company that made the software releases updates and patches to repair the issue. Having someone make sure the software stays updated helps to prevent hackers from taking advantage of these weaknesses and, for example, stealing customer information or downloading proprietary information.
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Top 5 Malware Protection Rules You Should Be Following
Malware infections are one of the most common types of computer complaints, with thousands of people impacted by them each day. These malicious programs take advantage of any weaknesses in a computer’s protection to install themselves and can be very difficult to completely remove. The best way to avoid computer damage from a malware program is not to get infected in the first place. Here are five easy ways to protect your computer from malware.
1: Block malicious ads
Many advertisements that you see on website sidebars or headers are harmless, but some ads run scripts that will redirect your web browser to a malicious site or attempt to install malware on your computer. The reason that websites run advertisements is to generate revenue, so many sites will ask you to turn off any adblocking extensions you have installed. This is a well-meaning request, but individual websites often do not have a lot of control over which ads appear on their pages. It is safest to block ads entirely or back up your adblocker with a trusted antivirus program.
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How Managed Backups Save Your Data and Money!
Data backups are absolutely vital for anyone who even casually uses a PC or mobile device. Losing your vacation photos or your financial records can be devastating, especially if your data can’t be reconstructed from other records. It is for this reason everyone should have a backup strategy and that strategy should include some kind of off-site component.
Most IT professionals will tell you backups should come in three flavors. The first is a simple copy. The second is a copy stored on a different kind of media. The third is a copy stored off-site. This is one reason “cloud” backup services have become so popular recently.
