Who Moved My IT Cheese?
“It never pays to be cheap.” - Tom’s Dad. You’re in business to make money, so are we. And sometimes the almighty dollar has to play into the decisions that we make as an organization. After…
Chili Dogs & Hackers: A Scareware Story.
So, it appears that your team member Bob, the guy over there in accounting LOVES to click away all darn day. When Bob isn't busy tallying up your expense reports or complaining about the shoebox of…
Dastardly Darryl & The Acme Resort
The serene, peaceful setting of the Acme resort, nestled on the Gulf Of Mexico on Florida’s west coast got a LOT more peaceful recently. No phones, no computer systems, no website, no email, no digital noise…
Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
You just signed your business up for the cloud. It’s new, it’s shiny, it’s robust, it has all kinds of nifty features, your team is more productive, and you’re no longer tethered to that metal beast…
The Company We Keep
At Advanced Systems Solutions, providing exceptional customer care and expert IT services has been our mantra since day one. We fully realize that there are so many varying choices out there for small businesses, choices in…
Online Security Password Information Protection Privacy Internet Concept
Fourteen Phrases Everyone Should Know
In appreciation of Cybersecurity Awareness month, here are fourteen areas of interest that everyone should be aware of: RansomwareRansomware is malware that denies access to files by encrypting them with a password. Typically, cybercriminals demand a…
The Advanced Systems Solutions Difference
Introducing: The ASSI Customer Bill Of Rights “They never show up.”“They talk in geek speak.”“I feel like they gouge me.”“My IT company is holding my data hostage.”“They NEVER answer their phones.” If ANY of this sounds…
DHCP Issues With MAC Address Randomization
Recently we have seen a spike in the number of DHCP addresses being taken by mobile devices, and we took alternative measures to avoid using all addresses in the scope. As we notice the issue propagating,…
By Default, Windows Shutdown Doesn’t Actually Shut Down Your PC
One of the hot topics in the ever raging war between Apple and Microsoft is how long it takes for the computer to go from a dead stop to up and ready to perform, otherwise known…
Adobe Flash is Dying, What Does That Mean to You?
In July 2017, Adobe announced that they would cease the development of Flash. In 5 months they will live up to their promise, and it will break the Internet. Many websites will be rendered at least…