How To Turn Your SmartPhone Into Your Own Wi-Fi Hotspot When There’s No Wi-Fi Available

17 Feb
Your IT support provider should share neat tricks like this with you!

My wife and I were at a cottage this autumn that not only didn’t have internet (gasp!) it didn’t even have a phone line (double gasp!!).  Since we needed to access the internet and didn’t much feel like trying to find the nearest library or chain coffee shop, creativity was key.   Fortunately, there was cellular coverage.  Thanks to my iPhone , I enabled the “Personal Hotspot” feature which turned my phone into a wireless internet access point,.  When I configured my wireless on my laptop, this feature allowed me to connect to the internet and be off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Handheld Devices / Smartphones, Internet, TAG Blog

5 (Cheap) Ways To Make Old Computers Faster and More Reliable

3 Feb
With a proactive Managed IT services plan, your old computers can have a new lease on life!

#1. Add Memory. One of the most inexpensive and effective ways to improve a computer’s performance is to install more RAM (random access memory). This will speed up the applications installed on your computer and allow you to open and run more programs simultaneously. #2. Upgrade The Processor Or Add A Graphics Accelerator. If you are just looking for a little more “zoom,” upgrading the processor or installing a graphics accelerator will give your computer the ability to process information faster and improve its overall speed. #3. Perform Regular … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desktop Computers, Is Your Current IT Support Looking After You Properly?, Maintenance, Money Saving Tips, TAG Blog

Why You Need To Replace Your 3+ Year Old Firewall

27 Jan
Your IT support provider should insist on good quality, modern firewall to give your business the best protection from intruders.

In all likelihood your business has at least one firewall (and if you don’t, you’re asking for all sorts of trouble if you haven’t experienced it already).  You know a firewall is one of those “must have’s” for a secure network, but do really know why it’s so important to your business? A firewall is the device that bridges the connection from your internal network to the outside world.  Anything you do that connects to the outside world (e-mail, accessing internet directly or indirectly) goes through this firewall before your data reaches its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Internet, Security, TAG Blog

4 Hidden Dangers Elecricity Poses To Your Network…and One Simple, Inexpensive Solution To Prevent Them

20 Jan
Your IT Support provider should recommend the best battery backup suited to your business.

Is your computer plugged in?  Do you use a power strip with a surge protector?  If so, you are a heartbeat away from disaster and don’t even realize it. The same electricity you depend on to run your computers and network is also trying to destroy your data.  Believe it or not, electricity is one of the biggest threats to your computer network and the data it contains. Here are four computer power problems you must know about and how to prevent them.  1) Transients – Commonly known as surges and spikes, these are caused by lightning storms, wind, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desktop Computers, Security, TAG Blog

The Top 5 Worst Technology Habits to Break in 2012

5 Jan
Your computer support provider should urge you to break these bad habits!

Admit it; some of you have some bad habits when it comes to maintaining the security and “health” of the high-tech tools you dearly depend on. Since it’s a fresh, new year, we thought it would be appropriate to point out the top 5 bad habits you should work on fixing in 2012. 1. Not backing up your data. Funny how most people start their confession of not backing up their data with the words, “I know it’s bad, but…” If you know, then why are you still doing it? There’s absolutely no good reason to let this one continue.  Your IT support provider … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Backup and Disaster Recovery, Is Your Current IT Support Looking After You Properly?, Maintenance, Security, Spam, Spyware, TAG Blog, Viruses

Are You Being Too Cheap About Protecting This Aspect Of Your Business?

23 Dec
Network monitoring should be a staple of the IT services you purchase.

Think back to the last time your server went down or you weren’t able to get e-mail; remember how frustrating that was? Or perhaps you experienced a virus or other data-erasing disaster. Remember how painful that was to resolve? There are very few business activities that don’t heavily rely on your computer network, e-mail and data – and if any of these components stop working, business grinds to a screeching, frustrating halt. And with viruses and hackers becoming more sophisticated (and smart) about accessing your network, you simply cannot afford to NOT … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Is Your Current IT Support Looking After You Properly?, Maintenance, TAG Blog

Up to 17 HOURS Of Your Time Is Wasted On This

12 Dec
Your IT support provider should be giving you advice on how to get your computers to run with maximum efficiency.

As a busy business owner or manager, nothing is more frustrating than being made to wait; especially when that waiting seems unnecessary. And when it comes to waiting for your computer to start up, most business owners, managers and employees are all too familiar with the frustration of impatiently watching as their computer goes through the slow and agonizing process of getting ready for you to actually use it. Most Microsoft Windows computers take between 3-4 minutes to completely rev up, not including opening any programs outside of the start-up menu. Multiply that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desktop Computers, Employee Productivity, Money Saving Tips, TAG Blog

7 Reasons Computers Run Slower As They Get Older

25 Nov
Computer support Toronto, IT Support Toronto, Managed IT services

Do any computers in your office run so slow so as to drive you or your employees blood pressure to rise?  Do any frequently freeze up, crash and take forever to open files?  Aside from the obvious frustration and reduced productivity slow computers cause, it may actually be due to one or more of the following reasons that your IT support provider might not be telling you:  Slower boot due to installed software.  To increase your security, software such as firewalls and antivirus applications must start up immediately when you boot up your PC. This of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desktop Computers, Employee Productivity, Maintenance, TAG Blog

9 Steps You And Your IT Support Must Know To Prevent a Server Crash

18 Nov
IT support Toronto

  Here are a few simple things you or your Toronto network support company can do to prevent your server and network equipment from overheating and crashing: Tidy up the server room; a neater room will increase air flow. If you have more than one server, ask your network support company to arrange them in a row so that the cold air comes from the front and is expelled out the back. Keep the doors to the server room closed and seal off the space. Make sure cold air reaches all the equipment. Have a redundant A/C that is specifically designed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Servers, TAG Blog

If Getting E-Mail Anytime, Anywhere, On Any Device WITHOUT Any Downtime Is Critical To Your Business, Read On…

4 Nov
technical support toronto

Is e-mail communication the lifeline of your Toronto business?  Would your productivity grind to a halt if your e-mail was cut off for any time at all?  Are you tired of new hardware and software expenses and the endless maintenance from your technical support company needed just to keep everything up to date? If so, I’ve got some great news for you. Cloud Based E-mail (aka “Hosted Exchange”) is often a much easier way of eliminating e-mail downtime, slow performance and annoying spam messages. Here’s how it works: Instead of purchasing and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cloud Computing, E-Mail, TAG Blog
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