Three New Teams Features to Look Forward To
https://impacttg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/WC-20220509-Tech-Tip-Video.mp4 The use of Microsoft Teams has just exploded in the last few years, and it now boasts 270 million people using it every month. Of course, it was the right tool at the right time when we all rushed to working from home at the start of the pandemic. But the growth of Teams […]
Poor Battery Life May Soon be a Thing of the Past
Big Tech is always looking for ways to make our working lives better. And over the past couple of years, that’s been a real challenge. But amongst all the productivity boosting and communication improving tools, we’ve still struggled with one thing: battery life. There’s always at least one device waiting to be plugged in. Last […]
Your Cybersecurity Toolkit
I remember the first time my dad gave me a box of tools. I was moving out for the first time, and he gave me a box filled with an old hammer, two screwdrivers (one flathead, the other Phillips head), a rusty wrench, and a tape measure. It wasn’t much but it showed me that […]
The 7 Ghosts of Cybersecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but it also well known, among the vernacular of the younger generation, as Spooky Season. Most people are more concerned with ghosts, ghouls, and goblins than they are with the dangers lurking in the dark corners of the Internet. Which is understandable, it’s more fun to think about the fake […]
Man-Made Problems in the Digital World
If you’ve watched any sci-fi movie, you probably understand the perceived dangers of the digital world. Primarily the unrealistic dangers of artificial intelligence. Now, I’m not saying that AI won’t be a threat in the future but it’s important to note that right now the people using the Internet pose a much bigger threat than […]
The Secret History of Cybersecurity Awareness Month (And it’s Not-So-Secret Future)
Have you ever wondered where all those weird holidays come from? Like, who got to decide that April 23rd was National Talk Like Shakespeare Day? Or that Squirrel Appreciation Day would fall on January 21st? Or that the last Friday of every April would be National Hairball Awareness Day? An entire day to make sure […]
The Cost of Ignoring Your Cybersecurity
When it comes to your business, the cost of ignoring your cybersecurity is exponentially greater than simply investing in the proper protection up front. Without the appropriate layers of security, you’ll find yourself buried in the costs of ransomware and its long-lasting effects. You have two choices: 1) Invest in the right technology, systems, and […]
When To Upgrade or Replace Your Server: A Business Owner’s Guide
Businesses of all sizes must eventually upgrade or replace their servers. But, you might be surprised to find that you should even be thinking about a new server before your old one fails. You might be wondering, “What’s the point of upgrading or replacing my server if my old one still works?” The reality is, […]
Why Your Antivirus and Firewall Are NOT Cybersecurity Protections
Your business needs more than a firewall and antivirus in your cybersecurity plan to protect it. Unfortunately, most people fall into three categories of incorrect thinking: My IT guy has it covered An attack won’t happen to me I’ve done enough because I have basic protections in place The unfortunate truth is that attacks WILL […]
Business vs Consumer Grade Computers: What’s the Difference?
Myth: the computers you can buy online at Staples, Amazon, or elsewhere are perfectly fine to use for your business. In reality, there are some key business grade computer differences in quality and specifications from the ones you find online. While purchasing computers online can feel tempting because of the price, their affordability comes at […]