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...
SpireTech Company News and Tips
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...
Behind the curtain: The “TCM” role at SpireTech
The Technical Client Manager (TCM) is a new, enhanced role available to SpireTech’s VIP support clients. The TCM meets regularly with clients to collaboratively discuss ways to achieve their current and future technology needs and goals. The TCM holds a senior-level...
FileCloud- Enterprise File Sync & Share
SpireTech is continually seeking innovative solutions to keep our clients up to date with current options. One of the products we’ve been offering is called FileCloud, which can serve as a file server replacement (when only cloud is needed), or as a hybrid that...
Spire Turns 25 years old
Spire reaches another milestone - our 25th anniversary! SpireTech turned 25 years old on Feb 25th, 2018. In the technology business, that’s a few lifetimes. While our services continue to evolve with new technologies many of our clients have been with us since day...
Hiring a web host? FTC has security tips for small businesses
used with permission from FTC.gov, by Lesley Fair Engage, connect, protect was the theme of a series of Small Business Security Roundtables the FTC sponsored last summer. We listened to businesses talk about the challenges they face in securing sensitive information...
Are passwords passé?
used with permission from HP Tech@Work Is my password still enough, or do I need more? Without question, security is critical these days. Whether it’s device, online, or mobile security, the need for protection is obvious, and the risk can’t be ignored. For years,...