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Backup: A Better Small Business Solution

Reliable backup and disaster recovery solution for small business. Local, image-based with replication to the cloud. Regularly verified. Multiple recovery options. Protection against malware including ransomware.
Don't let a bad backup solution keep your business down. Automatic image-based backup with local and secure cloud copies that are continually verified and provide quick and…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/backup-better-small-business-solution

Are you the manager of your domain?

Your domain name is an important part of your business which affects your website availability and email flow. Many small businesses do not have immediate access to manage this essential asset, but should.
Having access to manage your domain names is critical for maintaining your online presence, communications and proof of identity. Avoid common pitfalls. Recently I had the &…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/are-you-manager-your-domain

Is your email at risk?

Email is the most widely used communication medium and is vulnerable to many security concerns.
Nearly all businesses rely on email to assist with day-to-day activities. But many businesses haven’t addressed new and seemingly unavoidable vulnerabilities.  If yo…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/your-email-risk

Keep holiday travel safe

Whether you use your tech for business or personal use when you travel, a few good habits will prevent nasty surprises.
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the ads for Christmas deals have already been playing for weeks. Inboxes are full of email with more of the same, notices from accounts,…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/keep-holiday-travel-safe

Are you at risk from ransomware

Large organizations have been crippled by ransomware, but is your business at risk?
Clients subscribed to our managed services have options for layers of protection against threats like WannaCry which has hit Europe and much of the world like wildfire. I…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/are-you-risk-ransomware

All good things come to an end

Support for Windows 7 will end on January 14, 2020. Be prepared by adopting Windows 10 for increased security, stability and productivity.
As you may already know, Microsoft is ending all support and updates for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. If you have not upgraded to Windows 10 yet, this deadline probably makes y…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/all-good-things-come-end

How safe is that USB drive?

USB flash drives vs ShareSync: a secure file backup, sync and share utility for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android which protects against loss from malware including ransomware.
There is a good chance you have an unknown, unmarked USB flash drive in your desk drawer right now. You may not be sure where you got it (it could have been from that trade sho…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/how-safe-usb-drive

Three different issues about WFH you may have not considered

Moving your staff from centralized locations to numerous remote locations comes with a few challenges to address properly so your business stays protected and HR problems are avoided. Even as some return to the office, attention to these points will have …
Today’s blog is a look at three different issues that don’t get much coverage in discussions of the implementation of a WFH policy. Much of the conversation tends t…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/three-different-issues-about-wfh-you-may-have-not-considered

System & software updates: Why you shouldn’t be skipping them for later

We all know how annoying it can be when you get a pop-up asking if you’d like to update it or worse still, your system starts to update itself. But putting them off can put you at risk of compromise or malfunction.
We all know how annoying it can be when you get a pop-up asking if you’d like to update it or worse still, your system starts to update itself. The general tendency is to…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/system-software-updates-why-you-shouldnt-be-skipping-them-later

Your employee quit your organization. Make sure your data didn’t

When someone new joins your organization, how do you manage their onboarding? Chances are, you already have processes in place for everything. But what happens when they are leaving the organization. Is your off-boarding process just as meticulous? It nee…
When someone new joins your organization, how do you manage their onboarding? Chances are, you already have processes in place for everything. The employee paperwork is taken c…… https://customcomputer.me/blogs/your-employee-quit-your-organization-make-sure-your-data-didnt

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