Outdated Technology Leads to Security Risks Most businesses use a technology foundation to protect their data, communicate with employees and customers, and just do their jobs. However, technology constantly evolves, and we know that keeping up with the latest...
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How to Upgrade Your Work From Home Office in 2024
Working from home has become a common reality for many people in the past few years, and it comes with its own benefits and challenges. Whether you are a seasoned remote worker or a newbie who is still adjusting, having the right accessories can make your home office...
Apple Vision Pro: Is it useful for business?
SpireTech CEO trying out the Apple Vision Pro SpireTech purchased a couple of Apple’s new Vision Pro augmented reality headsets to determine if it’s useful for typical day to day work, doing the type of office work our clients (and ourselves) are involved in. ...
The Great Phone Upgrade: What to do BEFORE Trading in Your Phone
In the grand scheme of life’s big decisions, trading in your old phone for a new one might not seem like a big deal. But let’s face it, our phones are more than just devices. We missed out on the promised flying cars of the future and got tech we bring to the bathroom...
Windows 10 End of Life Approaches, Upgrade Sooner Rather than Later
Windows 10 is approaching its end of life on October 14, 2025. Microsoft will stop releasing security patches after that date. Many clients have already upgraded to Windows 11 through the self-update mechanism provided by Microsoft or have purchased new assets and had...
Apple Vision Pro Introduced, marks a historic transition in tech
In June 2023, Apple unveiled the first spatial computer, a new AR headset that they want to revolutionize your workspace. Apple calls it Apple Vision Pro, and CEO Tim Cook says that it is “built upon decades of Apple innovation.” It’s about time Apple brought...
Global Chip Crisis Continues
The global chip crisis is continuing into 2022. The industry has been hit hard by a worldwide shortage of chips, which are used in computers and other electronic devices. This has left small businesses across the world to scramble for alternative solutions to their...
Starlink Internet service an option for Rural areas
We’ve been watching Elon Musk’s new satellite-based internet service with interest. SpaceX opened it up to more people last night, and if you are working remotely and live in an area where high speed internet isn’t available to you, you might want to get signed up. ...
The time is now to plan for year-end purchases
The tax man cometh, and things tend to get busy at SpireTech during November and December. This year-end appears to be no different. Oftentimes, equipment availability and delivery times get extended – so plan ahead! If you are considering some year-end upgrades,...
Don’t let the old hardware blues undermine office security
used with permission from Tektonika (HP), by Karen Gilleland Unlike fine wine, your cyber assets don’t get better with age. Any PC more than four years old is not only costly to keep, but it’s also hack-friendly tech that could pose serious office security risk. Old...