Good Password Hygiene
It's been a few weeks since we've discussed passwords. In that short amount of time we've learned that:
91% of people know that password reuse is insecure, yet 75% do it anyway
73% of people r...
The Clark Report
Getting Rid of the IT Junk Pile
Advice from DC The Computer Guy
Everyone has one...
...a computer and electronics junk pile!
Each time I meet a potential client for the first time, I ask for a tour of their office. It's essential to see the state of their comput...
Protect Your Digital Identity
Identity theft is on the rise again.
A big reason for this is Covid-19 scams. Hackers are sending fraudulent emails and creating fake websites with information about the virus, stimulus packages, a...
The Shrinking Office Space
Not very long ago in the Small Business World when we discussed shrinking office spaces it was all about removing cubicles, sharing desks, and setting up collaborative workspaces.
Wow have things c...
IT Moves Don’t Have to be Hard
Advice from DC The Computer Guy
Moving to a new Office?
Most small business owners and office managers dread office moves, and who can blame them? There's an abundance of things to worry about, from getting boxes to keeping peo...
Benefits of a Password Manager
If you thought passwords might be going away, they're not.
In the past few weeks we've discussed what it takes to make a Strong Password and why 2FA is so important. We know that nobody likes passw...
Security Awareness – A Tale of Two Small Businesses
Advice from DC The Computer Guy
Providing IT support to small businesses has allowed me an intimate look into how they operate. Over the years I’ve noticed that most of these started because the owner was good at a trade and not n...
What is a Strong Password?
I know.
You don't have to say it.
We're always talking about passwords.
That's because passwords are your digital keys. You wouldn't be happy with an easy to copy key for your house or car th...
Securing a Remote Workforce
Advice from DC The Computer Guy
With this outbreak of COVID-19 comes many new concerns. Among the things that keep me awake at night are ensuring that our own and our client’s data is both secure and available. I imagine this is t...
Let’s Talk About Two Factor Authentication
As if a having a strong password is not enough, now we're being asked to use an authenticator or have codes texted, emailed, and phoned to us, or worse - having to carry around a small USB device, as ...
