Author: William Thompson

  • IT Services, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

    IT Services, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

    In-house tools can make you more efficient at monitoring, patching, providing remote support, and service delivery. But you also need to ensure regular scheduled maintenance of every client system. That’s where a Managed Service Provider (MSP) comes in. What’s a Managed Service Provider (MSP)? A managed service provider (MSP) caters to enterprises, residences, or other […]

  • LinkedIn Feature: Monitoring in the Cloud Examined

    LinkedIn Feature: Monitoring in the Cloud Examined

    It’s that time again for a brand new, in-depth 3 part article we post on LinkedIn! So, starting today (March 13th 2015), we are posting up a very special extended 3-part feature exclusively on LinkedIn entitled ‘Monitoring in the Cloud’ Cloud computing is very popular right now. That being said, there are definitely some risks […]

  • Top Tech Trends to Watch in 2015

    Top Tech Trends to Watch in 2015

    Certain technologies which have generated a buzz in recent years are expected to continue influencing our lives. Here are some of the anticipated developments or trends expected to shape the technology world in 2015: Big Data Predictive Analytics Big Data analysis is already being used to learn how to better sell products and services to […]

  • Troubleshooting Network & Computer Performance Problems

    Troubleshooting Network & Computer Performance Problems

    Problem solving is an inevitable part of any IT technician’s job. From time to time you will encounter a computer or network problem that will, simply put, just leave you stumped. When this happens it can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience, and your first instinct might be to panic. Don’t do this. You need to […]

  • The Top 3 Best Password Managers

    The Top 3 Best Password Managers

    There was once a time when all you needed to do was remember your email login password and you could be described as a top-notch password manager yourself. Not so anymore. With today’s business and even personal world taking place almost entirely online, we find ourselves having to remember sometimes literally dozens of passwords. As […]

  • The Future of Cyber Security in The Home

    The Future of Cyber Security in The Home

    The internet is an increasingly important part of our daily lives. When it was first evolving, security was less of a concern. With the growth of cyberspace have come new opportunities – and new threats to match. Today’s cybercriminals are highly motivated professionals, often well-funded by criminal organizations or nation-states. At a lower level are […]

  • Choosing a Web Hosting Service

    Choosing a Web Hosting Service

    Once you’ve created a website, you’ll need a way to get it online, as well as some facilities with which to create and manage your content. There are a lot of companies out there, promising 99% uptime, unlimited resources, and knowledgeable support. This guide will help you decide which type of hosting package best suits […]

  • What is the Future of Wearable Tech?

    What is the Future of Wearable Tech?

    Most of us picture science fiction shows when we think about wearable tech. We imagine an actor with glued on ears giving the wall his lunch request. Or the shot of a cyborg’s vision, telling him that the pigtailed young girl is unarmed. These things all seemed pretty far-fetched when we saw them onscreen less […]

  • New Monthly Featured Customer – Sauder

    New Monthly Featured Customer – Sauder

    We’d like to kick off our featured customer blog post this month with one of our favorite customers, Sauder Woodworking Co. Located in Archbold, OH, Sauder was established in 1934, and has grown into North America’s leading producer of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture, and the nation’s fifth largest residential furniture manufacturer. Pro-actively monitoring their network is […]

  • 5 Ways to Recycle Your Smartphone

    5 Ways to Recycle Your Smartphone

    The digital age brings with it many benefits. We now all have smartphones, dedicated personal computers that fit in our pockets. We’re the “always on, always connected” generation and we have access to vast quantities of data right at our fingertips. However, with every new innovation and technological addition there are the inevitable pros and […]