Phishing emails are an attempt to gain access to sensitive or personal information such as usernames, passwords, financial or personal information by criminals who have disguised themselves as a legitimate person or business. The intent is to use this information for illegal activities. Phishing has been around for nearly 20 years, first used as a phrase sometime around 1996 by hackers stealing America Online information....
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Businesses should be utilizing an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) during disasters like fires, storms, and other emergencies. A UPS is usually set up for desktop computers to give users enough time to save their work and progress. Another beneficial power-saving plan for emergencies would be to use a UPS for your server and network equipment. Powering Your Network UPS systems provide backup power in the event of outages...
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We are very excited to announce that Radiant Technology Solutions CEO Ron Slyker recently contributed an article to Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine in regards to taking a careful approach to choosing your small business IT partner. As discussed in the article technology is important and the wrong choice can cost you big, in the long run. Ron goes on to discuss how in the tech world it...
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October is Anxiety & Depression awareness month. Many of us have been working remotely for months now during the global health crisis and its no surprise we are feeling the effects on our mental health. Today’s blog is not necessarily technology related – but for those of us feeling a little beyond just cooped up, here are some daily tricks to easing the stress that...
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If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram you have probably seen our almost daily tech tips. We make it a priority to share our knowledge and help make everyone’s lives easier with these small but extremely convenient and quick ideas. Here are a few of our recent favorites from our tips and tricks. Enjoy! Close Out Safari Tabs On Your iPhone Do you often forget to close your Safari Tabs...
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When planning the technology needs of your business, it can be easy to overlook backup and disaster solutions, as it can quickly appear costly and time consuming to manage. Nevertheless, good backups are a vital part of business continuity and backup and disaster recovery plans are the critical factors when a company runs into potential threats to their IT security. IT disasters can come from viruses Ransomware,...
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Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, our need to work remotely has increased due to both the recommendations from the government and medical professionals. Asking employees to shift to remote work arrangements can be difficult, especially for organizations that do not have remote work already rooted in their cultures. One of the largest challenges in managing remote workers is guaranteeing effective and proficient communication. The Office 365 platform...
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Over the past several years, cloud technology has become very prevalent because it allows businesses and individuals to access their data on-demand from virtually anywhere. Cloud storage certainly offers benefits to many businesses; yet, some businesses are finding that local storage is a more effective solution. Before we begin, we should be clear about the differences between these two types of services. Cloud storage is the...
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In today’s world every company should have a solid business continuity plan. COVID-19 caused many businesses and schools to close their doors, employees and students continue to attend meetings, classes and training remotely. Large events have been canceled, and crowded offices are still discouraged. Everyone found themselves asking is my business set-up to properly handle its remote workforce? Review the questions below to determine what you...
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It hasn’t taken long for mobile devices to take over society and our workplaces. Someone is using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop everywhere you look. This is especially true for the employees. Though mobile devices certainly improve efficiency, they also bring plenty of new considerations in terms of privacy, security, and general management. Mobile Device Management (MDM) Solutions Technology experts are implementing MDM solutions in response to...
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