Do you know how many users are tapped into your wireless network right now? How about when you’re not around? The fact is that many small business owners have no idea who is accessing what on their wireless network, and they’d be shocked to find out just how many people are leeching their bandwidth away. Too many small business networks that we’ve run across have weak passwords ...
Keep ReadingWe all have that one person on our friends-list. You know who I’m talking about – that person who posts everything including the kitchen sink to their Facebook page. Pictures of what they have for dinner and check-ins at the corner store. But they ARE your friend, and you don’t want to hurt their feelings. Maybe unfriending them would be the best solution for you, but it would ca...
Keep ReadingPasswords – the necessary evil in the information technology world. If you have one that is simple, it will be easy to crack and just doesn’t seem safe. If you have one that’s safe and complex, you’ll never remember it. It’s a frustrating conundrum for everyone. As your team of trusted IT professionals in Toronto, we recommend that you have a unique password for every...
Keep ReadingTechnology systems don’t last forever. No matter how good a computer or a server is, it will need to be fixed or replaced at some point down the road. Unfortunately that’s lead to some business owners treating their information technology like disposable razors: whoops, this one’s dull – better go buy a new one. If you treat your IT like that, you’ll never get back th...
Keep ReadingFacebook continues to add new features and services at an alarming rate, many times without even telling you what they are or what they do. Have you been jaded by a new Facebook feature that exposed your personal life to the Internet? Many of us have been without our knowledge – that’s the way Facebook rolls. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy Facebook. Remember: F...
Keep ReadingThe latest version of Microsoft Excel is a great addition to any office as it is now more efficient, functional and intuitive than ever before. Excel’s table tools make it easy to link charts and cells, perform searches, and create dynamically updated reports. In this sense, it functions somewhat like a relational database. A relational database is essential for working with large am...
Keep ReadingGoogle is one of the most commonly known and used search engines on the Internet. It allows anyone to have instant knowledge whenever and wherever they want. The development and innovations of smartphones have enhanced this capability. So, what do you know about Google? Are you taking this amazing search engine for granted? While it’s likely that you use this search engine everyday, you may ...
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