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If You Get a Call Asking “Can You Hear Me Now?” Don’t Respond, Just Hang Up

The modern scam appears to be getting more and more creative by the day, and here’s a perfect example. The FTC just sent out an alert on March 21 regarding the latest simply called...

Selecting a Cloud Service Provider Should Never Be a Hasty Choice

Did you know that 43 percent of IT decision makers have plans to increase their cloud investments throughout 2017? This is according to a recent survey which, when combined with...

The Future of Business is One Without Cash

Today’s businesses are looking to expand their cashless payment options to include those made through mobile devices. Doing so, can provide your organization with a variety of...

W-2 Phishing Scams on the Rise FBI and IRS Reports

The FBI and IRS have repeatedly warned the public about W-2 phishing scams, and that number has significantly increased this year. W-2 scams are hitting everywhere, even a...

Tip of the Week: Optimize Your Computer By Taking Care of the Clutter

Do you remember the day that you purchased your current workstation? Maybe it was last week, last month, last year, or several years ago. At one point, it was pristine, untouched...

Tip of the Week: 4 Easy Ways to Share Files

There are many ways to share a file between two computers. Being familiar with multiple options will certainly come in handy, especially when your preferred method of file sharing...

Tip of the Week: 4 Ways to Maybe Get Work Done on Your Laptop With a Toddler Nearby

Let’s say you’ve got an email that you really need to crank out from home, and pronto. So, you whip out your laptop to get started, and that’s when you spot the menacing eyes of a...

3 Compelling Ways that Managed IT Benefits Your Business

As a business owner, you have plenty to worry about, and your technology doesn’t do you any favors. It’s difficult to oversee the responsibilities of managing technology like...