You see a great sale on a consumer PC and think that you can save a bundle by buying a few of those for your office. But you could end up with computers that can’t handle the needs of your business and aren’t upgradable. Not such a great deal after all. It’s common to want […]

One of the major upgrades that came along with Windows 10 was the advanced security features delivered via Windows Defender. In past Windows versions, the security feature was known as Microsoft Security Essentials, but it did not have a good reputation for its antivirus defenses, thus many people didn’t consider it a replacement for a […]

Keeping your business data backed up is one of the most important parts of any business continuity plan. Data loss means downtime, costs recreating lost files, and for some companies it can mean the end of their business if they don’t have a file backup as a safeguard. Using a backup solution should be common […]

When it comes to an IT infrastructure, one of the main supports that keeps your company running is the service you choose for a cloud backup for your data. While backups tend to be “out of sight, out of mind,” when a data loss incident occurs, they’ll quickly be catapulted to the top of any […]

For most businesses, the only thing standing between their most valuable and sensitive data and a data breach is a single password. And while most employees know they should be using strong, unique passwords for every login, many of them don’t enact password security. It’s a common battle between the need to remember the password […]

Time certainly flies when you’re working on a stable and well-respected operating system (OS). For many years Windows 7 was the dominant OS, used by offices around the world, but it’s about to come to the end of its life, and if you haven’t upgraded yet, you could be facing some serious security issues. On […]

This Month: Why are Software Updates Important?   Welcome to B-Comp Tech-Talk: a monthly blog series that explains technical jargon in simple terms. Last month we focused on the definition of IT. This month we will explain why software updates are so important.    Software updates are frequently issued by software companies to improve the […]

Computers are part of almost every business today. To be successful, your company cannot afford to have computer problems – ever. The longer the problem, the greater your loss of productivity and the greater your loss of revenue. The truth is most people have a love/hate relationship with computers: When everything is running smoothly, they’re […]

This Month: What is Considered IT Equipment? Welcome to B-Comp Tech-Talk: a monthly blog series that explains technical jargon in simple terms. Last month we focused on the definition of bandwidth. This month we will describe the different types of information technology (IT) equipment.    IT equipment encompasses a wide range of hardware, software and […]

“My computer just froze!” “The internet is down!” “Our new employee needs to be set up on his computer.” “Our data security has been breached!” There is no typical day when it comes to information technology (IT) support. In fact, IT support specialists are often the unsung heroes of the office, helping to troubleshoot computer […]