Why Do I Need Project Management Anyway?

You are an organized, capable, intelligent individual who manages a business and a household and employees and schedules, you’ve got this! However, that is exactly why you need project management from your tech team. You have enough on your plate, and let’s face it, running your business day to day will (and should) take precedence…

Web Site Security & Performance – Web Site Must Haves!

As a modern user on the web, we tend to expect a few basic things out of each website we interact with; security and performance. If we are doing online shopping and are required to enter personally identifiable information like your home address, social security number (in rare cases) or your credit card information, we…

2019 Web Design Trends

When a new business is looking to establish its presence on the web, or an existing business is contemplating sprucing up their stale website, they should concentrate on usability, user experience and multi-device compatibility rather than chase the most recent web design trends. Having said that, to keep an eye on the trends in web…

Big Brother Is Watching–Give ‘em a Black Eye!

We’ve all seen the tell-tale signs–a brief “on” light blink on your laptop built-in camera, that uncanny moment those Facebook ads use keywords you just spoke about 10 minutes ago, phone batteries dying out a bit faster than you think they should… Technically the verdict is still out whether or not your devices are being…

The Importance of Backups

You’re only as good as your last backup. Ask anyone and they’ll tell you “backups are essential” and they’re absolutely right. What is often forgotten is that backups can become corrupt in just as many ways and reasons as the reason that has caused you the need to restore from one. Hardware fails, software has…

MWS- Is it right for me?

Managed Web Services (aka MWS), in its simplest form, is where another company assists you with the maintenance of your web technology assets. This includes your web-based hardware (like servers) and web software (like your website and apps). Think of it as a giant security blanket, it can serve a lot of different functions. This…

Phishing and Cutting the Line

Phishing attempts happen very often. I know that I personally have received many in my time. They can come via email, phone call, or even in your mailbox. In most cases phonies are easy to spot, particularly via phone or standard mail, but what about emails? We know well enough not to click links we…

Delete Your Problems Before They Exist

I take a lot of photos every single day. I snap photos of my children doing foolish things, my dog stealing a sock from the hamper, my latest attempt at cooking a fine meal, my Cheeto that looks like Ron Perlman, and my obsessive use of the Oxford comma. All of my photos are automatically…