Top 3 Ways MSPs Can Help Your Business
Old technology, backup issues, millions of cables…. The list goes on and on of all the common IT problems businesses face. And often, owners don’t have time to deal with them. They just need the problem quickly fixed so work can continue. For small businesses who don’t have an IT department, what’s the solution? A […]
Windows 7 End of Life is January 14th, 2020
On January 14, 2020, Windows 7 will reach end-of-life (EOL) and will no longer be supported by Microsoft. If you haven’t started mapping out your migration to Windows 10, it’s time to act. Once a product reaches its end-of-life, no new features or fixes are released for it – however Microsoft did announce in September it […]
The Newest Malware – Fake Windows 10 Update
Great Lakes Computer is always on top of the latest cyber attacks and there’s a new one to beware of – the fake Windows 10 update. Portrayed as a critical update, this ransomware will install an executable .NET file that will infect your computer and request that you make a payment to recover your data. […]
The Zero Trust Model for SMB IT Security
Protecting your business from cyberattacks is something to take seriously—especially for small businesses. With the speed of their growth and their often-limited budgets, small companies often have to prioritize items and sometimes, having a strong cybersecurity system can feel less important—but that kind of thinking couldn’t be more wrong. Smaller businesses make up almost half […]
7 Tips to Keep Your IT Cool in the Heat
Don’t be fooled by brisk morning temperature drops, there are still some hot days to come this Summer. Your IT hardware wants to stay as cool as you do and a spike in temps can lead to overheating, which can cause a lot of issues for your business network and data. We’ve put together seven […]
Office Space: Modern Trends in Workplace Layout
There are many decisions to be made when running a business – branding, staffing, marketing and operations are all important. But you need a place to operate and you want to choose the office arrangement that best fits your requirements. Will you lease a traditional office space? Or perhaps it’s a shared office or a […]
Simple Tips to Keep Your Business Data Safe
Business data is vital to keep safe given increasing threats in the marketplace, such as identity theft and various forms of financial fraud. Fortunately, there are simple controls you can implement to mitigate risks to your business and clients’ confidential information. Follow the tips below to protect your data. Create Data Security Procedures Designing and […]
The Dark Web: What is it and why should you care?
When you hear about the Dark Web, you may think the very idea is based on fiction, innuendo and fear-mongering. After all, how could it be so bad? It’s as though the boogeyman joined forces with the worst cyber stalker and decided to let loose their evil machinations by deploying thousands of malicious attacks and […]
Break Fix or Managed Services – Which makes sense for you?
If you run a business, you probably use some variation of IT hardware to do it. To keep that equipment running smoothly, you’ll run across the need for maintenance, which can come in a couple forms. Managed IT Service contracts are proactive and include ongoing maintenance, monitoring and support, while the break fix model is […]
