6 Benefits of Fiber
1.) Speed - Fiber runs at the speed of light and allows for instant data retrieval, allowing internet data to transfer at the fastest speed in the industry. 2.) Symmetrical Bandwidth - Fiber unlike cable internet, has equal upload & download speeds that allows for...
Have the Russians hacked your router? The FBI says maybe.
All small office and home office routers, QNAP and NAS devices need to be rebooted to ward off trouble according to a public service announcement from the FBI last month. The PSA stated that Russian hackers have compromised hundreds of thousands of home and office...
Two Newly Discovered Security Flaws Affect Ninety Percent of the World’s Computers
Security experts have recently found two significant flaws in the microprocessing systems (sometimes called CPUs or chips) of almost all the world's computers. The two issues, fondly named Meltdown and Spectre, could be used to hijack the memory of a device running in...
WPA2 and Your Wifi’s Security – Protect Your Business From KRACK
Yesterday, security researchers in Belgium alerted the public of a vulnerability (KRACK) in WPA2, today's standard for encrypting data over wi-fi networks. WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access 2) has been the most secure option to deter eavesdroppers since 2004. Networks using...
Net Neutrality, Title II and What Do They Mean For You?
Yesterday was the "Internet-Wide Day of Action to Save Net Neutrality" ... you may have noticed. Numerous websites changed their homepages to display support. Some directed visitors to forms for comments to the Federal Communications Commission about the plans to...
11 Ways to Secure Your Business’ Wireless Network
Wireless networks are popular in small and midsized businesses because they are easy to set up and convenient to use. However, if a wireless network is not properly secured, hackers within range can access it and infiltrate your network.Here are eleven ways you can...
How to Improve the Wi-Fi Signal in Your Office
Many small and midsized businesses use wireless networks because they are easy to set up and convenient to use. However, a weak Wi-Fi signal can mean slow connection speeds and a smaller range of coverage. Not being able to quickly access data and applications from...
The Differences between Hubs, Switches, and Routers
In discussions about networking, you might find that the terms "hub", "switch", and "router" are being used interchangeably when they should not be. The reason for the confusion is understandable. Besides looking similar, all three devices pass along data traffic...
5 Signs That You Might Be Outgrowing Your IT Infrastructure
As your company grows, your IT needs evolve. Your IT infrastructure must keep up with these changes. Updating the infrastructure often requires an upfront investment. However, the costs incurred from staying with your current setup can be more costly in the long...
How to Connect to Your Computers Using Windows Remote Desktop
Since Windows XP, the Windows operating system has included an application known as Remote Desktop. Remote Desktop lets you remotely control Windows computers through a local area network or the Internet. With Remote Desktop you can run programs, access files, and...