Tech Tuesday – Never Email These Sensitive Details
Email is a fantastic tool for communication. It’s quick, easy, and allows you to connect with clients, colleagues, and partners with just a few clicks. But as convenient as it is, email isn’t always the safest place for certain types of sensitive information. Some things should absolutely stay out of your inbox. Let’s walk through […]
Tech Tuesday – Are Employee Devices Putting Your Business at Risk?
As a business owner, you’ve probably noticed that technology is changing how your employees work, especially regarding devices. There are multiple options for managing employee devices in the workplace, each with its own strengths, drawbacks, and security considerations. The main choices are bring your own device (BYOD), choose your own device (CYOD), and corporate-owned, personally-enabled […]
Tech Tuesday – Disaster Recovery vs. Business Continuity: What’s the Difference and Why You Need Both
When running a business, it’s easy to focus on the day-to-day operations and not think about what would happen if something went wrong. But disasters, whether natural, technical, or human-made, can strike at any time. This is where disaster recovery and business continuity come in. These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they serve […]
Tech Tuesday – Keeping Your Files Organized
If you run a business, chances are your team is constantly working together on various documents, spreadsheets, and projects. While cloud-sharing software has made collaboration more accessible than ever, good file organization practices are still necessary to keep things running smoothly. Keeping your files tidy and well structured can prevent confusion, save time, and boost […]
Tech Tuesday – Don’t Shortcut IT Compliance (It’s Risky and Expensive)
When it comes to running a business, shortcuts can be tempting. Whether it’s saving time or money, it’s easy to understand why many business owners might look for the quickest way to meet their IT compliance requirements, be it HIPAA, PCI, or any other regulations. However, cutting corners in IT compliance can lead to fines, […]
Notice of Closure for Thanksgiving
This is a friendly reminder that our offices will be closed this coming Monday in observance of the Canadian Thanksgiving Day Statutory Holiday. As always, our on-call technicians will be available for your emergency support needs. Happy Thanksgiving!
Tech Tuesday – What Happens When You Interrupt Windows Update
We’ve all been there: You’re about to shut down your computer, and the dreaded “Windows is updating” screen pops up. Sometimes, it feels like it takes forever. But what happens if you interrupt that update, whether by turning off the computer or losing power? Let’s dive into what happens when a Windows update gets interrupted […]
Tech Tuesday: Don’t Settle for Less: Upgrade Your IT Provider
As a business owner, you may already have an existing managed service provider (MSP) that handles your IT needs. However, have you ever considered whether they truly meet your expectations? Settling for the status quo and sticking with the “devil you know” may not always be the best approach to your business’s IT infrastructure. In […]
Tech Tuesday: Is Sensitive Data Hiding in Employees’ Personal Inboxes?
As your organization grows, so does the trove of valuable information flowing through employee inboxes daily. Proposals, contracts, intellectual property, customer records: your business lives and breathes through email. But are you really in complete control of this sensitive data? For many large companies, lack of oversight over how staff access and manage work communications […]
Tech Tuesday: The Convenience and Risks of QR Codes
QR Codes Go Mainstream Quick Response (QR) codes have been around for over 20 years, but it wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic that they truly broke into the mainstream. As businesses needed safe, contactless solutions, QR codes provided an easy way for customers to access menus, place orders, log into WiFi and more – all […]