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“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 […]

This Month: What is IT?   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 explain IT.    The acronym IT stands for information technology. IT is a broad umbrella term that refers to the management […]

Think back to a time when you were typing up a long document for a work or school project and the power suddenly went out. Unless you were working in a word processing program that automatically saves your document – or you were conscientious about clicking Save every few minutes – you have probably experienced […]

This Month: What is Bandwidth 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 a Barracuda Spam Firewall. This month we will explain bandwidth. Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be sent across a network or internet connection […]

Even if you clear out your email inbox at the end of each workday, chances are it will be full again by the time you arrive back to work in the morning. A report done back in March of 2018 estimated that there are more than 281 BILLION emails sent every day worldwide. And that […]

This Month: Barracuda Spam Firewall   Welcome to B-Comp Tech-Talk: a monthly blog series that explains technical jargon in simple terms. Last month we focused on the differences between a physical server and a virtual server. This month we will explain a Barracuda Spam Firewall. A firewall, as it relates to computers, is a security […]

Our world runs on information. We need the uninterrupted flow of information to connect with friends and family, entertain us, shop, research, learn current events and run businesses. Of course, computers, tablets, laptops and smart phones are the way we access information today. Information technology (IT) encompasses a wide range of tasks that keep information […]

This Month: Physical Server vs. Virtual Server   Welcome to B-Comp Tech-Talk: a monthly blog series that explains technical jargon in simple terms. Last month we focused on remote computer support. This month we will explain the differences between a physical server and a virtual server. A physical server is exactly what the name implies: […]

Everyone wants someone to lean on. That’s why there have been so many songs over the years about support: “You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King / James Taylor “I’ll Be There” by Jackson Five “Let Me Be There” by Olivia Newton-John “One Call Away” by Charlie Puth Your business is no different. You need […]

This Month: What Is Remote Computer Support? 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 SQL server. This month we will explain remote computer support. As a society, we have become extremely reliant on computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones […]