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704-663-1238
Mon - Fri... 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat... 9:00am-1:00pm
Sun... CLOSED
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Mooresville, NC 28117
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Author: Tim

10 Feb

Avoiding Romance Scams

It’s that time of year – romance is in the air – and scammers are prowling like lions looking for whom they may devour. Valentine’s Day is this weekend and, unfortunately, it’s another opportunity for scammers to make their moves on dating and social media platforms. With smooth greetings, gracious flattery, and elaborate schemes, they […]

An article by Tim Posted in Uncategorised
26 Jan

January 28th is Data Privacy Day

With the pandemic, quarantines and lockdowns, we have become more attached to our electronic devices than ever before. From social media to ordering online to video meetings and surfing for entertainment, you have probably given more information about yourself to your cellphone, computer and Alexa (and those behind them) than you have ever freely given […]

An article by Tim Posted in Uncategorised
21 Oct

Seven Critical Security Measures

Train your employees on security best practices. The #1 vulnerability for business networks is employees using them. If they don’t know how to spot infected emails or online scams, they could infect your entire network. Create an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and enforce it! An AUP outlines how employees are permitted to use company-owned PCs, […]

An article by Tim Posted in October 2019, Uncategorised
18 Oct

Cybersecurity, Your Business, and Partnering with Trusted Allies

During this National Cybersecurity Awareness month, I want to impress upon each of you the importance of proactive maintenance and monitoring. It is nearly impossible to stop all cybercriminals and, without vigilance and planning (like performing backups), an individual business owner can become overwhelmed – remember, you need to constantly avert every attempt and the […]

An article by Tim Posted in October 2019
16 May

Patches and updates…

According to an InformationWeek Dark Reading article, “Six out of every 10 users of Adobe Reader are running unpatched versions of the program, leaving them vulnerable to a variety of malware attacks…” (http://www.darkreading.com/risk-management/adobe-patches-flash-zero-day-attack-bug/d/d-id/1098138). Unpatched software is a common problem that we deal with on a daily basis and is often a harbinger of virus infections […]

An article by Tim Posted in May 2019
15 Apr

Will 2019 be the Year of the Breaches?

The first quarter of 2019 has been plagued with security breaches. On January 2nd,we learned that Blur, a password manager by Abine, was breached, exposing 2.4 million clients; on January 3rd, we were notified that Town of Salem, a video gaming platform by MediaBlank, was breached, exposing 7.6 million subscribers; on January 4th, DiscountMugs.com, an […]

An article by Tim Posted in April 2019
19 Mar

March 31st is World Backup Day!

March 31st is World Backup Day! It is a day for people to learn about the increasing role of data in our lives and the importance of regular backups. This is an independent initiative to raise awareness about backups and data preservation! The creation and maintenance of a current set of backups is the first […]

An article by Tim Posted in March 2019
08 Jan

PC Preventive Maintenance: “Prevention is better than cure.”

Many of us make resolutions to take better care of ourselves this time of year – we resolve to eat better, to exercise more, and to stress less. We may resolve to take better care of our homes – replacing the gutters or the roof, making much needed repairs to the exterior, or painting that […]

An article by Tim Posted in January 2019
02 Jan

January Is National Clean Up Your Computer Month

Since there’s a holiday or month for just about every cause imaginable, it should come as no surprise that cleaning your PC now has its own official month, awarded by none other than “The Vinegar Institute.” But before you dismiss this one, consider this little factoid: ABC news reported that a study in England revealed […]

An article by Tim Posted in January 2019
07 Dec

5 Things You Should Know Before Buying a New Computer

When you are ready to buy a new computer, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is, “Where can I get the best deal?” Obviously you don’t want to pay more than you have to, but there are other considerations besides price that you should consider before making your decision. If you shop […]

An article by Tim Posted in New Computer Tips

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