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5 Biggest MSP Industry Trends

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. These services may include, but are not limited to:
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Computer Tricks, IT Support

Computer Buying Guide Pt. 2

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

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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IT Support

Five Cloud Computing Security Threats

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?

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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Computer Scams

Beware of Malware

Amber Mason 31 August 2022 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
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Computer Scams

What is Phishing?

Don’t Take the Bait. Amber Mason 4 August 2022 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
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IT Support, Managed IT Services, Network Security

HIPAA Compliance and Cybersecurity: Is Your Network Vulnerable?

Amber Mason 18 July 2022 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
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Is Unlicensed Software Hurting Your Business?

Amber Mason 6 July 2022 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
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What is Two-Factor Authentication

Amber Mason 14 June 2022 What is Two-Factor Authentication? Two-Factor Authentication, also known as 2FA, two-step verification, or dual-factor authentication is an added level of security when logging in that requires you to confirm your identity through two authentication factors. 
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What You Should Know About Windows 11

Amber Mason May 26, 2022 With Microsoft constantly releasing new operating system upgrades, you may be wondering is the upgrade worth it? And if so, what are the differences between my old software and the new one? What you should
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