used with permission from Norton by Symantec Mention “cookies” and most people expect a chocolate chip treat to appear. When talking about computers, however, cookies aren’t on the dropdown menu. In fact, they’re not even physical objects. Yet they do a great deal of...
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5 questions every SMB should ask about workstations – but rarely do
used with permission from HP Tech@Work How can SMB owners determine if workstations are right for them and, if so, how to select the best machines for their particular needs? Workstations have been around long enough now that it’s safe to start talking about how...
Tackle internet safety today – it might be easier than you think
used with permission from Tektonika (HP) Information security breaches are becoming so commonplace, they’re seen as the cost of doing business—but they don’t have to be. Promoting internet safety and device security isn’t as hard as it might seem. By making small...
SpireTech makes the list – again!
Last year SpireTech was proud to announce our placement on Channel Futures’ 10th annual MSP 501 ranking list. This year, the 11th annual ranking, SpireTech not only made the list but has moved up in rank as well! The MSP 501 list seeks to rank the top Managed Service...
Safety-First Cyber Security Summer
Summer vacations and conferences often involve travel, and when you’re traveling it is best to keep in mind the additional risks and challenges for keeping data safe. Security essentials for your travels should include methods of protecting data online – think of it...
Windows 10 Tip: Go back and forth in time with Timeline
used with permission from Microsoft, by Elana Pidgeon Did you know there’s a new feature in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update to help you easily find what matters to you across your devices? It’s called Timeline, and it lets you go back in time to past activities...
The effects of VPNFilter on SpireTech customers
At the end of May the Cisco Talos security team released information on a new attack on consumer network infrastructure. The attack affects dozens of models of routers commonly used in home and small business networks. It is estimated that over 500,000 devices have...
5 mobile threats you should shut down in 2018
used with permission from Tektonika (HP) Mobile devices are now a staple of the workplace, as ubiquitous as open floor plans and videoconferencing. Enabling employees to work from their mobile devices can even boost satisfaction, productivity, creativity, loyalty, and...
Cryptojacking: What it is and how to prevent it
used with the permission of http://thenetwork.cisco.com, by Stephanie Chan Google announced Monday a ban on all Chrome extensions in the Chrome Web Store used to cryptojack computers. This newer form of hacking uses these extensions to get into a victim's computer and...
Windows 10 Spring Creators Update
Microsoft released their latest update to Windows on April 30th and will be pushing it out through windows update starting May 8th. This is the most recent major update after the Fall Creators Update was released last October. Spire Tech strives to be proactive with...