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Five Types of IT Services for Small Businesses

by Monmouth Computers
Today’s digital age has small businesses yearning to keep up with the evolving world of technology to stay competitive. From data backup and cybersecurity to cloud computing and software development, there are many types of IT services available to help
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5 Biggest MSP Industry Trends

by Monmouth Computers
What is the MSP Industry? MSP stands for Managed Service Provider. The MSP industry is a service-based industry that provides various IT-related services to businesses and organizations on a subscription basis. We at Monmouth Computer Associates have diagnosed 5 of
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Computer Tricks, IT Support

Computer Buying Guide Pt. 2

by Monmouth Computers
What Should You Pick? Now that you know the basic components of a computer (if you don’t know, check out the first part of our Computer Buying Guide series about computer basics), how do you know the right specifications? Keep
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Computer Tricks, IT Support

Computer Buying Guide

by Monmouth Computers
New Year, New Computer? With the new year just around the corner, you might be in search of a new laptop or computer for your loved ones – or even for yourself. Good news is, there’s hundreds of options to
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Five Cloud Computing Security Threats

by Monmouth Computers
Cloud computing has become increasingly popular recently, but it’s not without security risks. Here are five potential computing security threats to be aware of when using cloud computing services: What Are Cloud Computing Services? Cloud computing services are internet-based services
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How Can Your Business Avoid DDOS Attacks?

by Monmouth Computers
What is a DDoS Attack? A DDoS attack (Distributed Denial of Service Attack) is a malicious attempt to make a server, service, or network unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. DDoS attacks are often compared to traffic
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Network Security

Everything You Need to Know About Veterinary Office Cybersecurity

by Monmouth Computers
The rise of the digital age and the shift to telemedicine appointments after the Covid-19 pandemic has greatly increased the number of cyber attacks seen across the globe. Hackers target these businesses from family-owned businesses to mega-corporations to extract sensitive
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Computer Scams

Beware of Malware

by Monmouth Computers
Beware of Malware! Malware is used to describe any applications or code that can damage or disrupt your device and its functionality. When a device becomes infected with malware, you may encounter compromised data, unauthorized access, or being locked out
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Computer Scams

What is Phishing?

by Monmouth Computers
Don’t Take the Bait. What is a Phishing Attack? A phishing attack is a type of social engineering attack, or an attack used to steal user data when a hacker masquerades as a trusted entity and tricks the victim into
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IT Support, Managed IT Services, Network Security

HIPAA Compliance and Cybersecurity: Is Your Network Vulnerable?

by Monmouth Computers
The Healthcare Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 holds healthcare organizations legally accountable for protecting the privacy of their patients. HIPAA sets very strict rules about what patient information can be shared or received by healthcare organizations, as well
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Is Unlicensed Software Hurting Your Business?

by Monmouth Computers
Is unlicensed software hurting your business?  If your business uses programs like Microsoft Windows, QuickBooks, Photoshop, and more, you may use pirated software without knowing it. Using unlicensed or pirated software for your business may seem like a cheaper or easier
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