Do I really need a server, or can I use a desktop? Desktop memory setups are not designed to be as stable and fault tolerant. If a desktop hiccups and needs a reboot, or just has…
Password management should be called change management as people really hate to change their passwords. I was talking with some clients recently about creating a password policy and some were reluctant to create one because passwords…
A question that is often asked is "what information is important to have when switching IT support companies, or when an IT person is leaving the organization?" First you must identify accounts that were being used.…
I was at a location recently to connect a device and needed to connect to the Wi-Fi, so I was given a password and logged on successfully to their network. As I was working on the…
Unless your business has a safe room, as described by FEMA, you may want to take some extra precautions for your computer and valuables when preparing for a Hurricane. Most importantly, protection for humans and pets…
Recently my brother came to visit and saw our Smart devices in use. They are quite fun to use for everything from background music to lighting control, and my favorite…being used as additional timers in the…
The Call One of the unique traits about our computer consulting company, ASSI, is that we respond to emergency calls for new clients. Many IT companies will not walk blindly into a business that is not…
Ever wonder what the difference is with computer cable standards when you hear people talk about Cat5e or Cat6? The difference in cable standards determines the speed and amount of crosstalk which affects the quality of…
We all have a pretty good idea of what is in our home at this moment. Perhaps not the turtle that your son may have befriended or a kitten that stole your daughter’s heart, but you…
With the propagation of the Wanna ransomware attack that spread to computers that had not been updated, the infestation reinforced the importance of keeping your systems up to date. Simply applying the Microsoft patch MS17-010 is…