How To Stay Secure While Using Public Wi-Fi: Our Top Tips
Whether you’re at the local library, your nearest Starbucks, a hotel, or anywhere else that offers free, public Wi-Fi, you may be wondering – how can I protect myself? By nature, public Wi-Fi networks are less secure than your home network, because anyone can use them. So in this article, we’ll discuss a few simple […]
How To Set Up Your Small Business Computer Network
A couple of years ago, setting up a computer network would have seemed impossible without a lot of knowledge about computers. But today, that isn’t the case. In part that’s because the internet is filled with loads of solutions. You’re always one Google search away from your answer, and the technology you need to set […]
How To Add Memory To Your Laptop – Our Step-By-Step Guide
If your laptop is older, adding more RAM (memory) may be the best way to improve its performance. More RAM allows you to run more programs at the same time, and allows for faster overall performance. Want to add more RAM to your laptop? Check out this step-by-step guide. Find A Schematic Of Your […]
Should Small Businesses Have Computer Security Concerns?
Keeping your business going can be a difficult thing in and of itself, but you don’t need threats against your network to make things even more complicated. So are you truly safe from hackers that are out there? Or should you be more concerned about taking the right measures to protect your business? Instead of […]
5 Forgotten Cybersecurity Threats in the Office
Cybersecurity is essential in the workplace. More offices are being hacked daily. Instead of leaving your business open to chance, here are some essential cybersecurity threats that you should take seriously. Bad Passwords Employees usually like to pick passwords that are easy to remember, but they can choose passwords that are way too easy to […]
Top 10 Reasons Why SMBs are Vulnerable to Malware Attacks
Not all businesses are taking the proper steps to ensure that they’re fully protected from malware attacks. Here are the top ten reasons why SMBs are still vulnerable: Not Investing Enough in IT Security: the question shouldn’t be “if” an attack will occur, the question should be “when.” In a 2017 study conducted by […]
Are the virtual home assistants really secure?
Those of us who consume everything “tech” are likely pretty fascinated with the world of virtual assistant devices. These small bits of tech are just the beginning of blending human consciousness with computer programming power. Some examples of these devices are iPhone’s Siri, Google Assistant, and the ever famous Amazon Alexa. Most of us […]
How to choose a server for your small business
Making a decision on the growing infrastructure needs of your computer network is a daunting task. When your business is scaling up, the last thing you want to do is to take half measures and have to redo the entire process in a relatively short period of time. Consult with the experts at West County […]
How to use a Secure Password Generator for the best security
Online security is critical in the electronic age. The last wall of defense for all of your accounts is your password. How strong is your lock on your most valuable online possessions? It had better be the strongest one that you have. Ideally, that last lock will be the strongest one on the market. I […]
What is Net Neutrality and Does it Affect You?
Net neutrality is a term which refers to allowing all legal content to pass through to consumers, as well as allowing consumers to use the devices they choose in order to connect to the internet. You see, net neutrality dates back to 2003 when some big name broadband providers were banning customers from using Wi-Fi […]