Windows Server 2003 End of Support

In 2014, Microsoft ended support for Windows XP and this year they will end support for Windows Server 2003. Microsoft plans to end their support on July 14, 2015 . This means that fixes, updates, and technical support will no longer provided by Microsoft. Many business may not be aware that they are running Windows…

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5 Reasons Why You Need a Backup

We all know that we should be backing up our data. But most don’t realize just how important having a backup, as well as an offsite backup, really is until it’s needed. Users should think of a backup as a sort of insurance policy that protects their business from data loss and downtime. Data loss…

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Cyber Security Technology

The latest cyber security technology was recently released from PFP Cybersecurity and is designed to notify you in seconds of a malware attack based off of the change in power usage on your device. Instead of an attack going undetected for days, weeks or even months imagine knowing the second someone starts hacking your device.…

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Microsoft Windows 10 – What You Need to Know

At the Microsoft Windows 10 Event yesterday, Microsoft gave us a first look into what we can expect with the new Windows 10 Operating System. The iconic start button will return in Windows 10. The start menu will now expand into a full-screen view, much like the Windows 8.1’s home screen, however it should be…

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CES 2015 Happening Now – What is it?

Every year, electronic, computer, automotive and technology fans gather in Las Vegas to review the latest in technology.  It’s generally a great place to see what will be hitting the market over the next year as well as some wild new concepts. The International Consumer Electronics Show (International CES) showcases more than 3,600 exhibitors, including…

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Quick Mitigation for Internet Explorer Bug-Of-The-Day

To fix the serious exploit of Internet Explorer announced this week (in April 2014) users can run some commands on their computer.  For our managed clients, we’re doing this for you behind the scenes so don’t worry about it (we’ve got you covered!).  The fix applies to Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8, – yes,…

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E-mail: The Danger Zone

Think Before You Click It seems e-mail has been the venue for malicious activity since its inception. From bad attachments to Nigerian princes, the threats posed by e-mail have evolved drastically over time and are becoming more dangerous. In this post we will explore common attack strategies used and their implications for you and your…

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Security Alert: Heartbleed and You

There have been numerous articles going around in regards to the new Heartbleed threat. What this refers to is a problem with the technology used to make secure connections with websites. Typically you would see a tiny padlock icon in your browser next to the “https://” indicating that a website is “secure.” It turns out…

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